Configuring storage
Depending on the storage functionality that you require, choose the correct type of
storage media. Optimize and control your storage pools for different types of data.
Storage pool types
To help you determine which storage pool type best meets your storage requirements, you should evaluate the characteristics of each storage pool type.
Data deduplication options
Use inline data deduplication to deduplicate data and write the data to a container storage pool at the same time. Use postprocess data deduplication to eliminate duplicate data from sequential access (FILE) storage pools.
Configuring storage devices
Configure storage devices by attaching devices, configuring device drivers, and creating the objects that represent the devices to the server.
Configuring a directory-container storage pool for data storage
You can configure directory-container storage pools to use inline data deduplication to store deduplicated data.
Configuring a cloud-container storage pool for data storage
You can store deduplicated data and non-deduplicated data in a cloud-container storage pool and restore the data as required.
Backing up a server database to cloud storage
You can back up an IBM Spectrum Protect server database to cloud object storage. If a disaster occurs at an onsite data center, you can restore the database from the backup on cloud object storage.
Tiering data to cloud or tape storage
You can move data from a directory-container storage pool on disk to cloud or tape storage. The process of moving the data is called tiering . In general, cloud and tape storage can be a cost-effective alternative for storing data that is infrequently accessed and that does not require quick retrieval.
Configuring rules for long-term data retention
You can configure policies, called retention rules, to comply with government, industry, and business requirements for the long-term retention and eventual deletion of data.
Copying retention sets to tape storage
You can protect data in a retention set by copying the data to tape storage.
Managing space in container storage pools
After you configure IBM Spectrum Protect and add storage, manage your data and storage pool space effectively to ensure that it operates correctly. Use container storage pools to maximize your storage space and server performance.
Auditing a storage pool
You can schedule audit operations to identify corrupted files in directory-container storage pools.
Auditing a storage pool container
Audit a storage pool container to check for inconsistencies between database information and a container in a storage pool.
Storage system requirements and reducing the risk of data corruption
You can use many types of storage for the IBM Spectrum Protect server. If you use block disk storage, solid-state drives (SSD), or network-attached file systems for server storage, ensure that the storage meets requirements.
Copying data from IBM Spectrum Protect Plus to IBM Spectrum Protect
For longer term protection, you can copy data from IBM Spectrum Protect Plus to IBM Spectrum Protect .