Managing operations for a tape solution

Use this information to manage operations for a tape implementation for an IBM Storage Protect server.

Managing the Operations Center
The Operations Center provides web and mobile access to status information about the IBM Storage Protect environment.
Managing client operations
You can resolve client errors, manage client upgrades, and decommission client nodes that are no longer required. To free storage space on the server, you can deactivate obsolete data that is stored by application clients.
Managing data storage
Manage your data for efficiency and add supported devices and media to the server to store client data.
Managing tape devices
Routine tape operations include preparing tape volumes for use, controlling how and when volumes are reused, and ensuring that sufficient volumes are available. You also must respond to operator requests and manage libraries, drives, disks, paths, and data movers.
Managing tape drives
You can query, update, and delete tape drives. You can also clean tape drives and configure tape drive encryption and data validation.
Securing the IBM Storage Protect 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.
Preparing for and recovering from a disaster by using DRM
IBM Storage Protect provides a disaster recovery manager (DRM) function to recover your server and client data during a disaster.

Parent topic: Tape solution