Automating tasks

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With IBM Storage Protect Snapshotautomation capability, you can run commands from the command line, create scripts, schedule tasks, and use Microsoft Management Console (MMC) to start tasks. The tasks that you can automate are based on the scripts and schedules that you create.

IBM Storage Protect Snapshot supports you automating tasks from the command-line interface or Microsoft Windows PowerShell command prompt (Version 3.0 or later). You can also use the Automate tab in the MMC.

  • Preparing to use Windows PowerShell cmdletsIBM Storage Protect Snapshot includes a set of Windows PowerShell cmdlets to help you manage Exchange Server, SQL Server, file system, and custom application data in your environment.

  • Automating Microsoft Exchange Server tasks

    You can automate a workload by entering Windows PowerShell cmdlets or commands in the integrated command-line interface.

  • Automating Microsoft SQL Server tasks

    You can automate a workload by entering Windows PowerShell cmdlets or commands in the integrated command-line interface.

  • Automating custom applications and file system tasks

    You can automate a workload by entering Windows PowerShell cmdlets or or commands in the integrated command-line interface.

  • Scheduling tasks

    Automate your data protection with IBM Storage Protect Snapshot scheduling. IBM Storage Protect Snapshot uses the Windows Scheduler to automate backup and restore operations. You can also schedule tasks by using the TSM Scheduler, and by using the PowerShell cmdlets that are available for use when you interact with Microsoft Management Console (MMC).