Roadmap for implementing a data protection solution

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.

Multisite disk solution

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

Tape solution

For a high-level overview of the tasks that are required to implement a tape solution, review the following steps:

1. Begin planning for the solution by reviewing V7.1.1 information at the following links:
   • Planning for server storage (V7.1.1)
   • Capacity planning (V7.1.1)
2. Install the server and optionally, the Operations Center. Review information at the following links:
   • Installing the server
   • Installing and upgrading the Operations Center
3. Configure the server for tape storage. Review V7.1.1 information at the following links:
   • Configuring and managing storage devices (V7.1.1)
   • Configuring and managing storage devices (V7.1.1)

   For guidance about performance best practices, see Configuration best practices.

4. Configure policies to protect your data. Review the information in Customizing policies.
5. Set up client schedules. Review the information in Scheduling operations for client nodes (V7.1.1).
6. Install and configure clients. To determine the type of client software that you require, review the information in Adding clients for details.
7. Configure monitoring for your system. Review the information in Monitoring storage solutions.

Multisite appliance solution

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

1. Begin planning for the solution by reviewing V7.1.1 information at the following links:
   • Planning for server storage (V7.1.1)
   • Capacity planning (V7.1.1)
2. Install the server and optionally, the Operations Center. Review information at the following links:
   • Installing the server
   • Installing and upgrading the Operations Center
3. Configure the server for storage in a virtual tape library. Review V7.1.1 information at the following links:
   • Configuring and managing storage devices (V7.1.1)
   • Configuring and managing storage devices (V7.1.1)
   • Managing virtual tape libraries (V7.1.1)

   For guidance about improving system performance, see Configuration best practices.

4. Configure policies to protect your data. Review the information in Customizing policies.
5. Set up client schedules. Review the information in Scheduling backup and archive operations.
6. Install and configure clients. To determine the type of client software that you need, review the information in Adding clients for details.
7. Configure monitoring for your system. Review the information in Monitoring storage solutions.