IBM DS6000, DS8000 manual Executive Summary, Importance of Exchange VSS Solutions

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Executive Summary

Customers rely on Microsoft Exchange, SQL Server, and various internet/intranet applications as key business applications. Even short periods of unexpected downtime can have a serious impact. The capability of backing up and restoring data quickly and consistently is essential. The problems in backing up large amounts of data, such as backup jobs frequently overflowing their backup window, and having open file and application issues, led to the development of snapshots.

The capability to take snapshots has been around for several years. Snapshots allow administrators to “snap” a copy of data while allowing applications to continue running. Applications are paused just long enough to allow the disk system to create the snap copy. These volumes could then be mounted to another server for backing up to various storage devices. Snapshots, however, depended on tight hardware and software compatibility which was often problematic, inducing errors that were difficult to track and resolve. In addition, the vendors needed to support various versions of SQL Server, Microsoft® Exchange, Windows® Server, and myriad other applications.

Microsoft developed VSS (Volume Shadow Copy Service) as a common framework to resolve these issues. Available in Windows Server 2003, software and hardware vendors now have a common interface model for generating snapshots. The VSS framework specifies how three distinct components should interact. The three different components are the VSS requestor, writer, and provider. The requestor is the backup software, such as the Backup Exec Agent. The writer is the application software such as SQL Server or Exchange Server that pause to allow the snapshots to be taken. The provider is the specific hardware/software combination that generates the snapshot volume, in this case, the IBM System Storage™ DS Hardware Provider.

The Importance of Exchange VSS Solutions

Businesses have grown to rely on access to their Microsoft Exchange servers to address the increasing demands of mobile computing, global business and electronic commerce. They depend on Exchange e-mail, group scheduling, and calendars for critical business communication and key business processes. E-mail also supports vital applications needed for functions such as workflow, collaboration, and knowledge management. According to Microsoft, nearly 45 percent of business-critical information is housed in e- mail and e-mail-attached documents.

Exchange 2003 VSS Backup Solution

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David West, David Hartman

For IBM Storage DS8000/DS6000

 

©Copyright IBM Corp. 2007

And Symantec Backup Exec 11d

 

 

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Contents Configuration and Best Practices Table of Contents Exchange Backup and Restore Disclaimer Executive Summary Importance of Exchange VSS SolutionsTarget Environment Cost of DowntimeIBM System Storage DS8000 Series IBM System Storage DS6000 Series Page Installing CIM Agent for Windows Installation Overview for Windows Installing the CIM Agent on Windows Launchpad Window Product Installation Check window IBM ESS CLI window Netstat -a Update Cimom Port window Verifying the CIM Agent Installation on Windows Close the Administrative Tools window Steps Configuring the CIM Agent for WindowsProvider entry for IP 9.11.111.111 successfully added Page \Program Files\IBM\cimagent Configuring the CIM Agent to run in Unsecure Mode Esscli -uessuser -pesspass -s9.11.111.111 list server Verifying the CIM Agent Connection on WindowsESS CLI Service wbemhttp//tpc035/ 5989 Press any key to continue Error Type 1. E CMMOM0002E Cimerraccessdenied Error MessagesCimom No CIM agent running or registered with SLP on current host DS Open API Support for Microsoft VSS and VDS Overview Microsoft Volume Shadow Copy ServiceMicrosoft Virtual Disk Service Following minimum hardware is required Hardware RequirementsSoftware Requirements License Agreement Edit Data window Password window Setup Type window Choose Destination Location window Ready to Install the Program window VSS Creating Vssfree and Vssreserved Pools for MicrosoftWwname Username ResultCimomHost server Wwpn Error Codes Returned by Microsoft VSS and VDSErrarelunssupportedibmgetluninfo Erressservicefreecontroller Validate VSS Operations with Vshadow.exe Backup Exec Installation Overview Installing Symantec Backup Exec for Windows ServersBackup Exec Overview Page Operating system Backup Exec Installation RequirementsInternet browser Additional application supportProcessor MemoryStorage hardware Backup Exec Service AccountInstalling Backup Exec for Windows Servers Page Page Before Starting Backup Exec Initial Backup Exec Server Configuration Installing the Remote Agent for Windows Systems Information for Microsoft Exchange Cluster Environments Exchange Backup and RestoreOverview of the Backup Exec Agent for Exchange Performing Exchange VSS Backups Granular Recovery Technology BenefitsSet the Default VSS Options Set Application Defaults window Select Microsoft Volume Shadow Copy ServiceClick New Backup Job Configure the Backup JobExchange Exchange 2003 with Service Pack 1 or laterMedia server Exchange Off-Host VSS BackupsExchange Server Media server and the Exchange ServerConfiguring an Offhost backup Set Application Defaults window Click New Restore Job Restoring from an Exchange VSS BackupBest Practices for Using Offhost Backup Restrictions when Restoring from Snapshot Backups Recovering Mailbox Data with Granular Restore TechnologyRecovering mailbox data Consistency Checks on Exchange Database and Log Files Best Practices for Exchange Storage and VSS BackupsMinimizing application impact ConclusionAppendix HBA ConfigurationLogical Configurations Storage Subsystem ConfigurationSoftware Configuration Switch ConfigurationExchange 2003 Configuration Backup Client Software ConfigurationVDS/VSS Provider Configuration Backup Server ConfigurationDS8000 Dscli Configuration IBM DS CIM Icat Configuration
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