Deployment checklist

This checklist is for IBM Spectrum® Copy Data Management deployment to a VMware appliance host.

Following are the pre-deployment, deployment, and post-deployment procedures.

Table 1. Pre-Deployment checklist
Step	Action	Related Topic	✓
1	Reference the locations of access and default credentials for IBM Spectrum Copy Data Management.	Access and default credentials

Table 2. Deployment checklist
Step	Action	Related Topic
1	Install IBM Spectrum Copy Data Management by deploying an OVF template to create a virtual appliance containing the application on a VMware host.	Installing IBM Spectrum Copy Data Management as a virtual appliance
2	To access IBM Spectrum Copy Data Management, upload a valid product key to the virtual machine where IBM Spectrum Copy Data Management is deployed.	Installing IBM Spectrum Copy Data Management as a virtual appliance
3	Launch IBM Spectrum Copy Data Management to set a new Super User password.	Start IBM Spectrum Copy Data Management
4	Configure LDAP Authentication and establish a secure connection to the LDAP server.	Registering a provider
5	Create accounts through role-based access control.	Role-based access control overview

Table 3. Post-Deployment checklist
Step	Action	Related Topic
1	Launch IBM Spectrum Copy Data Management to begin using the application and its features..	Start IBM Spectrum Copy Data Management
2	Update IBM Spectrum Copy Data Management to keep it current with new features, enhancements, and upgrades.	Update IBM Spectrum Copy Data Management
3	Optionally, log on to the virtual appliance's web-based management console to review the configuration of the virtual appliance. Available information includes system settings, network, proxy settings, and available updates.	Managing the administrative console