Managing operations for a multisite disk solution
Use this information to manage operations for a multisite disk solution with IBM
Storage Protect that includes a server and uses data deduplication
for multiple locations.
Managing the Operations Center
The Operations Center provides web and mobile access to status information about the IBM Storage Protect environment. You can use the Operations Center to monitor multiple servers and to complete some administrative tasks. The Operations Center also provides web access to the IBM Storage Protect command line.
Protecting applications, virtual machines, and systems
The server protects data for clients, which can include applications, virtual machines, and systems. To start protecting client data, register the client node with the server and select a backup schedule to protect the client data.
Managing data storage
Manage your data for efficiency and add supported devices and media to the server to store client data.
Managing replication
Use replication to recover data at a disaster recovery site and to maintain the same level of files on the source and target servers. You can manage replication at the node level. You can also protect data at the storage-pool level.
Securing the server
Secure the IBM Storage Protect server and data by controlling access to servers and client nodes, encrypting data, and maintaining secure access levels and passwords.
Stopping and starting the server
Before you complete maintenance or reconfiguration tasks, stop the server. Then, start the server in maintenance mode. When you are finished with the maintenance or reconfiguration tasks, restart the server in production mode.
Planning to upgrade the server
When a fix pack or interim fix becomes available, you can upgrade the IBM Storage Protect server to take advantage of product improvements. Servers and clients can be upgraded at different times. Ensure that you complete the planning steps before you upgrade the server.
Preparing for an outage or system update
Prepare IBM Storage Protect to maintain your system in a consistent state during a planned power outage or system update.
Implementing a disaster recovery plan
Implement a disaster recovery strategy to recover your applications if a disaster occurs and to ensure high server availability.
Recovering from data loss or system outages
You can use IBM Storage Protect to recover data that was lost when a disaster or system outage occurred. You can recover directory-container storage pools, client data, and databases.