3 Using the Admin Tool to Modify Configuration Settings
This chapter describes the default HP 3PAR Management Plug-in and Recovery Manager Software for VMware vSphere configuration, as well as how to edit configuration settings using the RMVMware Admin Tool.
Overview
HP 3PAR Management Plug-in and Recovery Manager Software for VMware vSphere is provided with default configuration settings that are compatible with most environments. However, it is recommended that you verify the default parameters and make appropriate changes as necessary. RMVMware Admin Tool, a Graphical User Interface (GUI), is provided for making configuration changes.
The RMVMware Admin Tool
The RMVMware Admin Tool is used to configure HP 3PAR Management Plug-in and Recovery Manager Software for VMware vSphere, configure VASA, set the storage system credentials, and configure Host Explorer for VMware.
NOTE: To use the RMVMware Admin Tool, you must have Administrator privileges. If you are using Windows 2008, and have User Account Control activated, you need right click the RMVMware Admin Tool and launch it using the Run as Administrator option.
To access the RMVMware Admin Tool click Start→Programs→HP 3PAR→HP 3PAR Management Plug-in and Recovery Manager for VMware vSphere Admin.
The configuration options are accessed through the following tabs, which are discussed further in the proceeding sections:
•vCenter Plug-in -- Configures the RMV plug-in for the vCenter Server.
•Host Explorer -- Configures the Host Explorer to retrieve appropriate ESX host information from the vCenter Server.
•VASA -- Configure VASA functionality and HP 3PAR Storage System mapping.
•Storage System Credentials -- Configures the credential information for access to storage systems.
vCenter Plug-in Tab
The vCenter Plug-in tab allows you to edit HP 3PAR Management Plug-in parameters for optimal use in your environment (Figure 16 (page 33)).
