HP Fast Recovery Solution XP SW About this guide, Important firmware and software dependencies

About this guide

This guide provides information about configuring and using HP StorageWorks EVA Fast Recovery Solutions (FRS) in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 environment running Exchange 2003. FRS enables quick recovery of Exchange storage groups.

FRS combines LUN copy creation and database recovery features for use with HP StorageWorks EVA disk arrays. Using the Microsoft VSS (Volume Shadow Copy Service), FRS creates and manages recovery-ready copies of the production Exchange 2003 storage groups to be used in the event of a disaster. FRS allows you to recover storage groups in minutes rather than the hours typically required for a conventional restore from backup.

Unless otherwise noted, the term disk array refers to the disk arrays listed on the front cover of this guide.

Related information For information about the disk arrays, please refer to the owner’s manuals.

IMPORTANT: firmware and software dependencies

This guide describes FRS behavior based on features implemented in the latest disk array firmware and software versions. FRS may not work if incompatible software versions are used. Check the Readme file to verify that you have the correct versions.

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