How to configure custom replication agent settings when adding a new customer in the ACP

Task

When a replication agent is downloaded from the ACP, it is injected with the current network information vital for connecting to the Acura instance and discovering machines for the given customer.  Depending on the actual layout, Acura may be located behind a proxy server or may have a different endpoint IP for each customer. This will require additional configuration, and applying custom settings for the replication agents will be essential for organizing an operational environment.

Solution

Providing custom replication agent settings is available for every new customer that is being added to the ACP. Tick the checkbox next to Use custom replication agent settings to access the following fields.

Custom agent settings can be modified, but redeploying or changing the settings of already deployed agents may be required.

Replication agent endpoint IP is an IPv4 address or DNS name that will be used by the replication agents to connect, send data, and make REST API calls to Acura.

Replication agent endpoint certificate is required if a proxy server is present between the components to ensure the security of the HTTPS connection. Input should be an SSL certificate in PEM format for the replication endpoint IP (proxy server).

Replication agent endpoint port is the port used by replication agents to send data.

Replication agent logging address is a custom IPv4 address or DNS name for sending logs. Replication agents downloaded for the customer will use this IP as the Logstash IP. This field typically contains the same address as the Replication agent endpoint IP.

Replication agent logging port is the port used by replication agents to send logs. This field typically contains the same address as the Replication agent endpoint port.

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