HP StorageWorksAll-in-One Storage Manageruser guidePart number: 452695-004First edition: November 2008
Scaling display settingsChanging the scaling settings customizes the size at which each application area or shared folder isdisplayed in the content p
NOTE:Any existing iSCSI connections must be reset before changes take effect.Resetting iSCSI connectionsIf you use the Storage Networks dialog box to
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2 Hosting storage for applications andshared foldersThe All-in-One Storage Manager (ASM) radically simplifies hosting application storage and sharedfo
NotesDescriptionApplicationSee “Using the Host a User-DefinedApplication Wizard” on page 19.Allocate and configure storage for anyremote application o
1. Do one of the following:• Enter the host name of a server that hosts Exchange (exactly as it is registered in the domain).• Enter the IP address of
NOTE:It is not recommended to host both the LCR and the original Exchange components on a single HP StorageServer.Using the Create a Shared Folder Wiz
1. Enter the name for the shared folder.NOTE:The path to the shared folder is created by ASM and is based on the shared folder name.The Share Path fie
Accessing the Host a SQL Server Database Wizard1. In the Actions pane, select Host a SQL Server Database.The Host a SQL Server Database Wizard welcome
2. To view the properties for a database component, select the database component name andthen click Properties.See “Data file properties” on page 55
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NOTE:For a remote Windows application, you need to know the path to the iSCSI LUN on the application serverto configure the remote application to stor
Accessing the Virtual Library WizardTo access the Create a Virtual Library Wizard1. In the Actions pane, select Create a Virtual Library.The Create a
1. Do one of the following:•Click Next to accept the default values that ASM has provided for the components, user-definedapplication, or shared folde
Table 5 provides a brief description of the items you can modify:Table 5 Advanced Storage Properties itemsPhysical storageNotesDescriptionItemYou are
Physical storageNotesDescriptionItemThis value may be modified in orderto match the change rate of thedata in the storage area.Amount of storage space
For more information on the different RAID levels, see Table 6.Table 6 Descriptions of RAID levelsDescriptionRAID levelOffers no protection against di
Setting a percent full warning thresholdTo receive a warning alert when storage capacity reaches a specified limit, set the percent full warningthresh
NOTE:If a Shared Folder is created outside of ASM, you must use the Warning Threshold property tab on theparticular folder to enable the Enforce Alloc
5. Enter a start time for snapshots.6. To add another snapshot to the snapshot schedule, repeat steps 2 through 5.7. To delete a snapshot from the sna
2. On the login window:a. Enter localhost in the Host name field.b. Enter ASMbackup in the User name field.CAUTION:The default password for ASMbackup
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Reviewing task summary and scheduling tasks1. Review the list of tasks the wizard will perform to allocate and configure storage, and to host theappli
• Scheduled—The task has been scheduled to run at a specified time.• Verifying—ASM is confirming the configuration you specified is valid.• Ready—The
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3 Managing data protectionThe All-in-One Storage Manager provides data protection through the use of snapshots, backups,and replication. You can confi
6. Enter a start time for snapshots.7. To add another snapshot to the snapshot schedule, repeat steps 2 through 5.8. To delete a snapshot from the sna
The Manage Snapshots dialog box on All-in-One replication target systems indicates both the SourceDate & Time and local (or target) date and time
2. In the Actions pane, click Snapshots and then click Manage Snapshots. The Manage Snapshotsdialog box displays.3. Select an exposed snapshot from th
7. For backups to tape or other devices, select the backup device.8. For local virtual library backups, select the size for the virtual library. A def
If you want to restore data using a backup other than the latest backup, see Selecting files for restoringin the HP StorageWorks Data Protector Expres
7. Exit Data Protector Express.Setting the password for the ASMbackup user accountTo set or change the ASMBackup user password:1. Use the Command Line
Unexposing a snapshot ... 35Reverting data to snap
NOTE:Installing Data Protector Express on other servers is not required to backup Exchange, SQL Server, orUser-Defined applications, when those applic
4. Enter the IP address or hostname of a server to add as a replication target for the storagecomponent being configured and then click Add. The Repli
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4 Managing storageAfter an application is hosted or shared folder is created on your HP Storage Server using astorage-allocation wizard, you can manag
Changing the percent full warning thresholdYou can change the percent full warning threshold value for an application component, user-definedapplicati
2. Select the application component or user-defined application to remove in the content pane.3. In the Actions pane, click Remove from View.A confirm
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5 Monitoring storageASM provides storage-management functions so you can quickly view used and allocated storage,and percent full warning thresholds s
Application storage properties are displayed in order of hierarchy in an expandable and collapsibleview.Click the Expand tree icon next to each applic
Properties windowASM provides properties information for Exchange, Exchange storage groups, and components forstorage hosted on your HP Storage Server
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• Storage tab—(Exchange storage group components) Displays the storage group component'sstorage space, including allocated space, used space, fre
• Mail Store tab—Displays the status and properties of the mail store reported byt the Exchangeserver.Table 10 Mail Store tab: Exchange storage group
DescriptionValueIndicates whether or not circular logging is enabled. If enabled, anew log entry will replace the oldest log entry when the size limit
ValuePropertyName of the volume on your HP Storage Server where the shared folderis stored.Storage Server Volume - NameStatus of the volume that holds
window, and in parenthesis, which applications are applicable: SQL Server, SQL Server databasesor SQL Server database components.• General tab—(SQL Se
ValuePropertyName of the volume on the server that hosts SQL Server to which SQLServer saves the database component's data. The volume resides on
• Log tab—Displays the log file's free space and the following storage allocation details about theSQL Server log file.Table 19 Log tab: SQL Serv
• Storage tab—Displays the user-defined application's storage space, including allocated space,used space, free space, and the following storage
Accessing properties for virtual librariesASM provides properties information for virtual libraries on your HP Storage Server. Using propertiesinforma
ValuePropertyType of physical disk designated for the hot spare. Physical disk typesinclude SAS, SATA, and SCSI.Virtual array - Physical disk type• Wa
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• Details tab — Displays the following replication target component values:Table 26 Details tab: Replication target component propertiesValuePropertyN
NOTE:A logical disk can only have one RAID configuration, so an application's components will reside on morethan one logical disk if different RA
General tab—Based on the application opened, logical disks or volumes, it will list the operatingstatus for that application only.Table 27 Operating s
ValuePropertyThe RAID level to which the volume is configured. See Customizing RAIDlevels on page 24 for more information.Storage Server Volume - RAID
Accessing properties for application server volumesASM provides properties information for application server volumes created on the iSCSI LUNsexporte
3. Click one of the following tabs:• General tab—Displays the name of the volume on the application server, the volume type,and status:Table 30 Operat
The storage value for each application hosted, the shared folders pool, unallocated storage, and datanot managed by ASM is displayed according to its
GlossaryThis section defines the terms used to describe the ASM user interface and program features.Actions pane The right pane in the main window of
enforce allocatedlimit (quota)An enforced quota for the amount of storage available to a shared folder. Anenforce allocated limit prevents data from b
Navigation pane The left pane in the main window of the ASM user interface that allows you toquickly navigate between HP Storage Server Management app
1 All-in-One Storage ManagerHP StorageWorks All-in-One Storage Manager (ASM) is a storage hosting and management tool thatradically simplifies:• Hosti
Task Viewer A window that displays completed tasks, scheduled tasks, and errors. To openthe Task Viewer, select Tools > Task Viewer.toolbar The are
IndexAaccessing application and shared folderproperties, 48accessing application server properties, 63accessing propertiesfor SQL Server, 53for applic
SQL Server database componentsStorage properties, 55SQL Server propertiesoperating status values, 54status icons, 47Storage propertiesExchange storage
See “Using the Create a Shared FolderWizard” on page 16.File sharing services on local storageSee “Using the Host a SQL Server DatabaseWizard” on page
NOTE:If the application server is in a remote location, use Remote Desktop Connection to access the server,copy the Agent installation files, and run
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