Hp Storage Mirroring V5.1 Software User Manual

Full-Server FailoverUser’s GuideTwelfth Edition (March 2009)Part Number: T2558-96328

2 - 5Uninstalling Full-Server FailoverUse these instructions if you want to uninstall an existing Full-Server Failover installation. If you want to us

3 - 1ClientsFull-Server Failover has its own client called the Full-Server Failover Manager. It allows you to create your source and target connection

3 - 2Configuring Full-Server Failover Manager optionsYou can configure options for the Full-Server Failover Manager client by selecting File, Options.

4 - 1Finding a Compatible TargetIn a high availability protection solution, the target you select must be suitable for becoming the source, in the eve

4 - 2Boot volume configurationThe target boot volume cannot be a dynamic disk configuration. The boot volume is the disk volume that contains the Wind

5 - 1Establishing Server ProtectionUse the following instructions to establish protection for your source. 1. From the Windows desktop, select Start,

5 - 24. You must validate that your target is compatible with your source and can stand-in if the source fails. Click Validate configuration. You can

5 - 3Configuring optional settingsIf you want to configure optional protection settings, click Configure protection from the main Full-Server Failover

5 - 4 Missed intervals—By default, the target can miss five (5) responses from the source before assuming the source has failed. If desired, increase

5 - 5 Mirroring—Select the type of Storage Mirroring mirroring process you want to perform. A Full mirror will transmit all files from the source to

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6 - 1Monitoring FailoverAfter you have enabled protection, you can monitor the protection from Full-Server Failover Manager, and you can review the lo

7 - 1Initiating FailoverIn the event your source has failed, you can failover to your target allowing for immediately availability. Failover can be in

7 - 2 Revert to specified snapshot—Select this option, and then select a snapshot. The data on the target will be reverted to the selected snapshot.

7 - 3Starting failover from a command lineYou can configure connections and initiate failover without using the Full-Server Failover Manager user inte

8 - 1Performing FailbackAfter your target has failed over and becomes your source, you can stay with that configuration long term. However, in some in

9 - 1Managing SnapshotsBy default, snapshots are enabled in Full-Server Failover. Also by default, a snapshot is taken every 60 minutes. This may lead

9 - 2 Delete Snapshot—If you no longer want to keep a snapshot, you can delete it by highlighting the snapshot in the Existing Snapshots list and cli

10 - 1Using FirewallsIf your source and target are on opposite sides of a NAT or firewall, you will need to configure your hardware to accommodate Ful

iTable of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction ...1-1Full-Server Failover ...

1 - 1IntroductionWelcome to Storage Mirroring Full-Server Failover! This manual is for users who want to provide high availability for their entire se

1 - 2ResourcesYou have many resources available to you when using Full-Server Failover.  Operating System and application documentation—Make sure

2 - 1InstallationBefore installing Full-Server Failover, verify that your source and target meet the system requirements. Then proceed with Installing

2 - 2 System Memory—There are different memory requirements depending on the operating system you are using. Be sure you have at least the minimum am

2 - 3Installing or upgrading Full-Server FailoverUse these instructions to install Full-Server Failover or upgrade an existing Full-Server Failover in

2 - 4 If you have entered an evaluation activation code, the expiration date will be displayed and you will be prompted that the source and target mo