Roadmap for implementing a data protection solution

Plan and implement the most suitable data protection solution for your business environment with IBM Storage Protect.

Single-site disk solution

For steps that describe how to plan for, implement, monitor, and operate a single-site disk solution, see Single-site disk solution.

For steps that describe how to plan for, implement, monitor, and operate a multisite disk solution, see Multisite disk solution.

For steps that describe how to plan for, implement, monitor, and operate a tape device solution, see Tape solution.

For an overview of the tasks that are required to implement a multisite appliance solution, review the following steps:

Begin planning for the solution by reviewing information at the following links:
Install the server and optionally, the Operations Center. Review information at the following links:
- Installing and upgrading the server
- Installing and upgrading the
Configure the server for storage in a virtual tape library.
- Managing virtual tape libraries
- Attaching tape devices for the server
For guidance about improving system performance, see Configuration best practices.
Configure policies to protect your data. Review the information in Customizing policies.
Set up client schedules. Review the information in Scheduling backup and archive operations.
Install and configure clients. To determine the type of client software that you need, review the information in Adding clients for details.
Configure monitoring for your system. Review the information in Monitoring storage solutions.