Cloning, Preparing the source and target SAP systems

6 Cloning

Preparing the source and target SAP systems

Before you configure in SAP LVM, complete the following preparation steps for the source and target SAP systems:

1.Create mount directories with specific user permissions and user groups on the target server similar to that of the Source system.

2.Install the Storage library in the SAP host agent directory and restart the SAP host agent, on both source and target servers. For Windows, extract the .zip file into the directory. For HP-UX, extract the .tar file into the directory.

3.HP recommends you to run multipath on the source SAP landscape system to ensure that the Logical Unit Numbers (LUNs) presented on the server are active.

4.Verify connectivity of the HP 3PAR/XP Storage arrays to the target server. HP 3PAR/XP connectivity can be verified using the 3PARInfo or XPInfo tools. The XPInfo and 3PARInfo tools are bundled with the Storage Library for Windows target systems.

5.Configure the landscape in SAP LVM.

Configuring landscapes in SAP LVM

To configure landscapes in SAP LVM, do the following:

1.Configure pools, services, resources, Virtualization Managers (vCenter credentials), network, and Storage Manager.

2.Click Setup→Operation settings→Allow Multiple services on same resource.

3.Add the source SAP system with the following host agent settings:

•Username—sapadm

•Password—password of the SAP system

4.Edit the Database, Central Services, and Central Instances with the required credentials, and test the same wherever applicable.

5.Click Configuration→Services→Edit Mount Points, and click Export Path. Configure the export path to ArrayIdentifier$ArrayDiskIdentifier.

a.Verify the mount point. However, if the mount points are not available, then retrieve the mounts from the Retrieve Mount Point List.

NOTE: For HP 3PAR StoreServ:

•ArrayIdentifier is Array World Wide Node Name (WWN)

•ArrayDiskIdentifier is Array Disk WWN

For HP XP P9000:

•ArrayIdentifier is Array Serial Number

•ArrayDiskIdentifier is Array Disk WWN b. Configure the mount point presented to that instance.

6.Add the target resource in SAP LVM, and edit the required details.

7.Click Operations→Instance→Validation, and click Validate All to successfully validate all the services and resources.

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Plug-in for SAP NetWeaver Landscape Virtualization Management for Storage specifications

HP Plug-in for SAP NetWeaver Landscape Virtualization Management (LVVM) for Storage is a powerful tool designed to enhance storage management and virtual resource allocation within SAP environments. This specialized integration allows organizations to streamline their storage provisioning and manage their IT landscape more effectively.

One of the main features of the HP Plug-in is its ability to automate storage provisioning. By leveraging the capabilities of SAP LVVM, IT administrators can quickly allocate and deallocate storage resources based on SAP system needs. This automation minimizes manual intervention, reduces the risk of errors, and ensures that storage resources are used efficiently.

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Moreover, the HP Plug-in features advanced policy management capabilities. Administrators can create tailored storage policies based on specific workloads and applications within their SAP landscape. These policies can dictate replication, backup mechanisms, and performance levels, ensuring that critical business applications receive the necessary resources while optimizing overall storage costs.

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In conclusion, the HP Plug-in for SAP NetWeaver Landscape Virtualization Management for Storage is an essential tool for organizations looking to optimize their storage management within SAP environments. With its automated provisioning, real-time monitoring, policy management, and security features, this plug-in provides a comprehensive solution that enhances operational efficiency, reduces costs, and ensures robust performance in complex IT landscapes. As businesses continue to embrace digital transformation, such tools will play a crucial role in meeting the evolving demands of their SAP environments.