Symantec 5.1 manual Storage tier rule builder enhancements, Reporting enhancements, Sample reports

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You can now use these custom attributes in Enterprise Reporter reports. In Query Studio, they appear in the list of storage object views with the prefix of "Custom Attribute." For example, to see custom attributes in the Switch Analysis package in Query Studio, select Switch Analysis Views > by Switch Attributes > Switch.

Data source preparation enhancements

To prepare CommandCentral Storage data sources for data rollup in Enterprise Reporter 5.0, you needed to run scripts that added users and updated the data sources database schema. With Enterprise Reporter 5.0 MP1, you no longer need to run these scripts. Instead, when you add a new data source, Enterprise Reporter automatically prepares the data source before adding it.

Data rollup view enhancements

Enterprise Reporter 5.0 MP1 includes enhanced Data Rollup Configuration views that improve usability and efficiency. For example, if you enter the fully qualified host name or IP address of the database server host when you add a data source, Enterprise Reporter fills in related data source information. Additionally, fields that were not integral to the process of setting up a data source were removed from these views.

Storage tier rule builder enhancements

In addition to the Advanced Rule Builder, Enterprise Reporter 5.0 MP1 now includes a Basic Rule Builder. Both of these tools help you create rules that govern the assignment of storage to specific storage tiers, but the Basic Rule Builder lessens the complexity of creating and modifying rules. For example, in the Basic Rule Builder, you no longer have to type complex SQL statements. The Advanced Rule Builder remains in Enterprise Reporter.

For more information about these tools and storage tier rules, see the CommandCentral Enterprise Reporter Administrator’s Guide.

Reporting enhancements

Enterprise Reporter includes the following reporting enhancements.

Sample reports

Enterprise Reporter now includes the following sample reports that are related to NetApp unified storage devices:

■NetApp Filers

■NetApp QTrees

■NetApp Shares

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Contents Veritas CommandCentral Getting Started Guide Legal Notice CommandCentral Getting Started GuideSymantec Corporation Stevens Creek Blvd Cupertino, CA Contacting Technical Support Technical SupportLicensing and registration Customer serviceAdditional enterprise services Maintenance agreement resourcesThis document includes the following topics About the CommandCentral familyAbout Veritas CommandCentral Storage Enhanced agentless discovery of storage resources What’s new in CommandCentral StorageManagement and discovery Discovery of replication objects for HP EVA storage arrays Improved Data Module file scanningAdded in-context performance reports for certain objects ReportingSybase ASE 15 support New sample ad hoc reports InstallationAdded the Switch Port Usage Trend report VxVM volumesRed Hat Linux 5.0 support Reduced media and install footprint for the managed hostOther enhancements Windows Server 2008 supportHotfix deployment mechanism Ability to set new managed hosts in unmanaged stateStorage network technologies What you can do with CommandCentral StorageManaging the storage network introduction Storage virtualization Storage administrator requirementsData collection Discovery of storage resourcesVersatile displays of information about storage resources Policies for managing resourcesStorage provisioning About Veritas CommandCentral Storage Change ManagerWhat you can do with CommandCentral Storage Change Manager How CommandCentral Storage Change Manager works About Veritas CommandCentral Enterprise ReporterReport types and scopes Inclusion of custom storage object attributes Whats new in CommandCentral Enterprise Reporter 5.0 MP1Data rollup enhancements Inclusion of NetApp unified storage device dataData rollup view enhancements Storage tier rule builder enhancementsReporting enhancements Data source preparation enhancementsNew package and metrics NetApp VolumesDashboard customization with selected reports Security enhancements What you can do with CommandCentral Enterprise ReporterSSL mode Report access enhancementsHow CommandCentral Enterprise Reporter works Supported operating systems for CommandCentral Getting CommandCentral up and runningSystem requirements for CommandCentral Component Operating systems supported Installation overviewWeb browser support for the CommandCentral Console Getting help Where to find more information about CommandCentralCommandCentral on the Web About CommandCentral Storage documentation About CommandCentral documentationAbout CommandCentral Storage Change Manager documentation Commenting on product documentation About CommandCentral Enterprise Reporter documentationStoragemanagementdocs@symantec.com Page Database and Veritas NetBackup are examples of applications FlexVol volumes. See also volumeSee CommandCentral Storage Alarm Service See CommandCentral Storage Alert ManagerSee Command Central Configuration Utility To configuration settingsSee Symantec Product Authentication Service See Symantec Product Authorization ServiceUsers can monitor, define, and modify policies Service commands and queriesVirtualization servers Kernel-to-kernel broadcastsData to users through a standard Web browser Groups. Contrast with unconfigured storageSee CommandCentral Storage Console See CommandCentral Storage databaseExtended discovery Data is stored in the CommandCentral Storage databaseThat store data. Also storage device Also OS handleInformation about them. See also discovery Feature. See also discoveryAt least one FC switch and may also contain zones Has occurred for one or more objects on the storage networkExplorer was known as the Mgex explorer Displays the correct object typeGroup On specific applicationsPage Was known as the Agent Accessibility from specified SAN-attached hostsSee Veritas NetBackup Available storagePage Component such as an IP address or mounted file system That acts as a virtual subvolume with special attributesTypes for storage, networking, and application services Extent pool storage arraySeveral managed hosts Routinely whenever an in-band explorer executesTo peripheral devices such as disk and media drives Storage device fixed disk attached to a Scsi busSee device Language or protocolSee also hard zoning See SANConsole Task Status tab Symantec Product Authentication ServiceMark that is recorded between backup images on a tape Between themA wide range of applications in multiplatform environments SecuritySee NetApp unified storage See VailSee virtual fabric They were fabric capableCorresponds to the system’s host name. See also IP address Applications as if it were a physical computerAggregate’s disks and RAID groups. See also aggregate See Veritas Volume ManagerSee CommandCentral Storage Web Engine An extent pool. See also extent poolCommandCentral Glossary