HP Recovery Manager Software for VMware vSphere manual RMVMwarex86.msi RMVMwarex64.msi

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Figure 13 Security Tab Dialog

4.Under Group or user names, choose Administrators.

5.Under Permissions for Administrators, grant Full control.

6.Click OK.

You can now proceed with the installation if RMV is not previously installed onto the system.

For a system with RMV previously installed, complete the following steps before proceeding with the installation:

1.Click Start, type mmc in the Search programs and files box, and press Enter.

2.On the File menu, click Add/Remove Snap-in.

3.Under Available snap-ins, double-click Certificates.

4.Select Computer account and click Next.

5.Click Local computer and click Finish.

6.Click Ok.

7.From the left pane, navigate to Console RootCertificates (Local Computer)PersonalCertificates.

8.Delete 3PAR Plug-in.

Installing HP 3PAR Management Plug-in and Recovery Manager Software for VMware vSphere

HP 3PAR Management Plug-in and Recovery Manager Software for VMware vSphere is supported in Windows 2008, and Windows 2008 R2. Both x86 and x64 are supported. The installation package provides the following:

RMVMware_x86.msi

RMVMware_x64.msi

To install HP 3PAR Management Plug-in and Recovery Manager Software for VMware vSphere, perform the following:

26 Installing, Registering, and Uninstalling HP 3PAR Management Plug-in and Recovery Manager Software for VMware vSphere

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Contents User Guide Acknowledgments Contents Working with Virtual Copies Using the Admin Tool to Modify Configuration SettingsLogging In and Working with Virtual Volumes Support and Other Resources Troubleshooting for VasaTroubleshooting for HP 3PAR Management Plug-in 102 Index 103HP 3PAR Management Plug-in for VMware vCenter Virtual Volume DetailsOverview HP 3PAR Recovery Manager Software for VMware vSphere LUN Provisioning for Recovery Manager for VMwareRMVMware Admin Tool TpdVmWebServiceRMWebAccess Library RMVMwareCLIVcserver vCenterServerName Inservuid InServUserID RMVMware InServRegister Command RMVMware VCenterRegister Command User Authentication RMVMware createrc CommandHP 3PAR Storage System Login HP 3PAR Views in the vSphere Client Datastore View Viewing Datastores in the Navigation TreeVirtual Machine View Viewing VMs in the Navigation TreeESX Host View Cluster ViewTo access the datacenter view Datacenter ViewVirtual Copy Policy About Virtual Copy ManagementVirtual Copy Data Consistency Datastore Virtual Copies Virtual Machine Virtual CopiesRemote Virtual Copies Virtual Copy BrowserVmfs Snapshots Host ExplorerVasa Support Scheduling ToolPage Allowing Port Selections with Windows 2008 Installation RMVMwarex86.msi RMVMwarex64.msi Plug-in Registration Dialog Support for VMware vCenter Server Linked Mode Registering an SMS Certificate for the Vasa Provider VCenter Drop Down ListInstalling the SMS Certificate Extracting the SMS CertificateRefreshing Plug-in Details Using Secure Service ConnectionsUpgrading from a Previous Version Overview Using the Admin Tool to Modify Configuration SettingsRMVMware Admin Tool VCenter Plug-in TabVCenter Plug-in Configuration VCenter Plug-in TabConfiguration Tab Fields Plug-in Registration Plug-in RegistrationVCenter Status Remote Copy PairsRemote Copy Pairs Host Explorer Configuration Host Explorer TabHost Explorer Configuration Option Storage System MappingVCenter Mapping Host Explorer Storage System Mapping OptionVasa Configuration Vasa TabVasa Configuration Vasa Storage System Mapping Storage System Credential Tab Storage System Credential TabStorage System Credential Tab Logging In and Working with Virtual Volumes LoggingVirtual Center Home HP 3PAR Storage System Connection Screen Logging Logging In a Storage System Viewing Virtual Volume Mapping Selecting a DatastoreViewing Volume Information Upper PaneSorting Virtual Volumes Refreshing Virtual Volume Information Lower PaneCreating Virtual Volumes and Datastores Provisioning a New Virtual VolumeVirtual Volume Provisioning Parameters Parameter Review Creating a Virtual Volume from Existing Datastores HP 3PAR Virtual Volume EntriesVirtual Volume Parameter Review Adding an ESXi Host to the vCenter ServerWorking with Virtual Copies Viewing Virtual Copy InformationViewing Virtual Disk Details for Virtual Copies Creating New Virtual Copies Viewing Virtual Copy Event LogsMounting Virtual Copies Ensure Application Consistency OptionUnmounting Virtual Copies Restoring Datastores by Promoting a Virtual CopyDeleting a Virtual Copy Modifying Virtual Copy PoliciesScheduling Virtual Copies Scheduling Virtual Copies Weekly Schedule Task Virtual Copy Configuration Dialog Schedule Task Summary Dialog Restoring Virtual Disks and Guest OS Files and Directories Restoring a Virtual DiskRestoring a Guest OS File or Directory from a Virtual Copy Initiating the Copy OperationRestoring Virtual Disks and Guest OS Files and Directories Working with Host Explorer Working with Vasa Provider Registering the ProviderURL Manage Storage Capabilities Screen Vasa Storage Capability Volume Attributes Working with Remote Copy Registering Remote Copy PairsWorking with Remote Copy Viewing Existing and Newly Added Remote Copy Information Updating Registered Remote Copy Pairs InformationViewing Host Information Summary Creating a Remote Virtual Copy Remote Copy Pair SummaryScheduling a Remote Copy Virtual Copy Create Remote Copy Virtual CopyEntering Schedule Credential Setting RC Virtual Copy Configuration Removing Remote Virtual Copies Removing Local Virtual CopiesPage Working with Remote Copy Page Typographical Conventions Support and Other ResourcesRelated Documents Advisories Alarm Type Message Troubleshooting for VasaVasa Provider Registration Related Issue Inspecting Vasa Provider and vCenter Server CommunicationIDe0006 -Info ID250002 -Info ID270008 -Info Event Type Message ID90001 -Info ID270012 -Info ID270010 -Info ID27001b -Info Suggested Action Troubleshooting for HP 3PAR Management Plug-in Resolving HP 3PAR Multi-tab IssueSymbols IndexIndex

Recovery Manager Software for VMware vSphere specifications

HP Recovery Manager Software for VMware vSphere is a powerful tool designed to enhance the data recovery process for virtualized environments. It provides enterprises with a reliable solution to protect critical workloads and ensure business continuity, particularly in environments that leverage VMware's virtualization technology.

One of the main features of HP Recovery Manager is its seamless integration with VMware vSphere. The software utilizes VMware’s vSphere Storage APIs, enabling users to perform efficient backups and streamline disaster recovery processes. This integration allows for quiesced snapshots, which ensure data consistency during the backup process by momentarily pausing applications, thereby capturing a reliable state of the data.

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In summary, HP Recovery Manager Software for VMware vSphere offers a comprehensive suite of features that provide a highly effective solution for data recovery in virtualized environments. Its integration with vSphere, rapid recovery capabilities, user-friendly management, storage optimization through deduplication, and robust reporting functionalities make it a valuable asset for organizations looking to protect their critical data and ensure business continuity.