EVM Jobs and Job Management

In the Windows Snapshot Unit Example on page 9–5, the two BCVs are mounted on a host named “backupserver” as drives x: and y:.

Mount Volume Operation

After creating the BCVs and restoring the application on the EVM host agent computer to the normal mode of operation, the next step is to mount the BCVs on an EVM host agent computer.

In the UNIX Snapshot Volume Example on page 9–5, the BCVs are mounted on a host named “backupserver” as drives as logical volume /mnt/lv00-bcv.

Launch Operation

Most jobs end with a launch operation that executes a user-specified command on the desired EVM host agent. Typically, this is the same EVM host agent on which the mount operations were performed. The most common use for this operation is to invoke a backup application to copy the data from the mounted BCVs to tape.

In the Windows Snapshot Unit Example on page 9–5, a batch file named run-backup.batexecutes on the backupserver host using the WAIT parameter.

In the UNIX Snapshot Volume Example on page 9–5, a script named backup.sh executes on the backupserver host using the WAIT parameter.

UNIX Volume Group Example—No Specific Mount Point or Fileset

As an option, you can create a job that is built on a volume group or Tru64 UNIX domain without a specific fileset or mount point. Choices appear in the snap or clone step to specify a volume group or domain.

For example, if the source host contains a domain named “oracle_domain,” in addition to all the filesets in this domain, the domain itself is presented in the format “VG(oracle_domain).”

This type of job presents the new units to the destination and re-creates the domain, but does not mount any filesets. If you build a job based on the oracle_domain, the mount point must be specified as “N/A” because no specific fileset was chosen to mount.

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Enterprise Volume Manager Software specifications

HP Enterprise Volume Manager (EVM) Software is a robust solution designed to optimize storage management for enterprise environments. This innovative software addresses the complexities of managing data across diverse storage systems while enhancing performance, scalability, and efficiency.

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Scalability is another hallmark of HP EVM. The software is designed to grow with an organization's needs, supporting a wide array of storage devices, from traditional disk systems to flash storage. This flexibility ensures that enterprises can adapt to evolving data demands and technological advancements without overhauling existing infrastructure.

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