•The number of virtual copy volumes in the virtual copy.

•A list of pairs (source volume, virtual copy volume). Each pair can have a list of virtual disks and/or VM names.

All virtual copies are organized in the browser based on their creation times. The browser displays all relevant metadata so that you can make restore decisions faster and without actually mounting virtual copy volumes.

The data shown in the virtual copy browser comes from the metadata repository and may not reflect the current state of HP 3PAR Storage System. It is possible that volumes shown in the browser may not exist in the HP 3PAR Storage System; for example, if a volume is deleted.

For information about viewing the Virtual Copy browser, see Figure 41 (page 54).

VMFS Snapshots

In order to maintain a VM consistent virtual copy, a VMFS snapshot will be created before creating an HP 3PAR virtual copy and the VMFS copy will be deleted when the HP 3PAR virtual copy is created. HP 3PAR virtual copies and VMFS snapshots cannot coexist. HP 3PAR virtual copy creation in VM, Datastore, or Remote Copy will fail if there are preexisting VMFS snapshots for the VM.

NOTE: When creating a VMFS snapshot, VMware can fail the operation with the message: “Cannot create a quiesced snapshot because the create snapshot operation exceeded the time limit for holding off I/O in the frozen virtual machine.”

If this message is displayed, the VMware Tools process should be restarted, or reinstalled to resolve the issue.

Scheduling Tool

You can automatically have virtual copies created according to a specified schedule by using the scheduling tool (see “Scheduling Virtual Copies” (page 66) for details). You have the option of scheduling when (hourly, daily, weekly, monthly) the virtual copy is to be created and then specifying how often the task is to be performed. You can also schedule a virtual copy creation task to occur on a one-time basis.

Host Explorer

Host Explorer for VMware communicates with the storage server over a TCP/IP connection and provides detailed host configuration information. You can start the service and configure settings through the Host Explorer tab available from the RMVMware Admin Tool GUI interface (see “Host Explorer Tab” (page 38) for details).

VASA Support

Support is included for vSphere Storage APIs for Storage Awareness (VASA) that allows a VMware administrators to view information about the physical storage array as well as the virtual data store. For instance, you can get performance statistics from within vCenter associated with a LUN on HP 3PAR disk arrays. For more information on VASA, refer to "Storage Providers" in vCenter Server.

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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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