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

This chapter describes how to install, register, uninstall, and upgrade HP 3PAR Management Plug-in and Recovery Manager Software for VMware vSphere.

Supported Platforms

For information about supported platforms, refer to the HP 3PAR InForm OS Configuration Matrix. To obtain a copy of this documentation, go to http://www.hp.com/go/3par/, navigate to your product page, click Support for your product, and then click Manuals.

Pre-installation Requirements and Dependencies

Prior to the installation of HP 3PAR Management Plug-in and Recovery Manager Software for VMware vSphere, make sure that the following pre-installation requirements are met:

HP 3PAR Recovery Manager Software for VMware vSphere is distributed as a Microsoft installer MSI image, RMVMware_<platform>.msi, where <platform> can be x86 for Windows 32 bit OS or x64 for Windows 64 bit OS.

HP 3PAR Management Plug-in and Recovery Manager Software for VMware vSphere is supported on Microsoft Windows 2008 x86, Windows 2008 x64, and Windows 2008 R2. It is recommended that Windows be installed on a standalone system.

HP 3PAR Management Plug-in and Recovery Manager Software for VMware vSphere supports vCenter Server 4.1 and 5.0, ESX 4.0, ESXi 4.1 and 5.0, and vSphere 5.0.

NOTE: For full functionality and compatibility, it is recommended that you update to the latest versions of vCenter Server and ESX. Both ESX 3.5. and vCenter Server 4.1 does not support VASA.

Microsoft.NET 4.0 Runtime is required or installation fails.

The HP 3PAR Recovery Manager for VMware vSphere license and the HP 3PAR Virtual Copy license is required for virtual copy operation.

The HP 3PAR Virtual Lock license is required for setting retention policies in virtual copy creation.

The HP 3PAR Remote Copy license is required for remote virtual copy operation.

You must have a minimum of Edit level privilege (or the 3PAR_RM role) for virtual copy operations, and Browse level privilege for virtual volume operations.

You must be an Administrator of the vCenter Server for plug-in registration.

NOTE: Silverlight is required only for the desktop. Recovery Manager for VMware vSphere server does not require Silverlight.

Desktops running vSphere clients (where HP 3PAR Management Plug-in and Recovery Manager Software for VMware vSphere pages are displayed) must have the Microsoft web browser plug-in Silverlight runtime installed. The controls of the Microsoft web browser plug-in Silverlight are used for rendering HP 3PAR Management Plug-in and Recovery Manager Software for VMware vSphere’s web pages. You will be prompted to download Silverlight the first time HP 3PAR Management Plug-in and Recovery Manager Software for VMware vSphere’s web pages are displayed if Silverlight is not already installed. If after you have downloaded and

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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.

Another significant characteristic of HP Recovery Manager is its ability to perform rapid, point-in-time recovery. This functionality is crucial for minimizing downtime after data loss incidents. Organizations can restore entire virtual machines, specific files, or applications quickly, allowing businesses to resume operations without lengthy interruptions.

Management is simplified through a user-friendly interface, which helps administrators monitor and manage backup tasks from a central dashboard. This centralized approach reduces the complexity often associated with managing multiple backup solutions in a virtual environment. Additionally, HP Recovery Manager supports automation features, where users can schedule regular backups, thus ensuring that the most current data is always protected without requiring constant manual intervention.

The software employs advanced technologies such as deduplication, which reduces the amount of storage space required for backups by eliminating duplicate data. This feature not only optimizes disk usage but also enhances overall backup performance by allowing faster backup times.

Furthermore, HP Recovery Manager provides robust reporting and analytics capabilities. Users can generate detailed reports on backup and recovery operations, allowing for better compliance and auditing. These insights aid in capacity planning and performance tuning, ensuring that the backup infrastructure remains efficient and effective.

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.