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HP 3PAR Management Plug-in and Recovery Manager Software for VMware vSphere

VMware Virtual Infrastructure management suite has two components, VMware vCenter Server and Virtual Infrastructure Client (vSphere Client). vCenter Server is a web service installed on a Windows server. VI Client is a Windows desktop application, and is typically downloaded from the vCenter Server.

HP 3PAR Management Plug-in and Recovery Manager Software for VMware vSphere is a suite of services designed to work with the vCenter Server. The plug-in contains a web application and deploys as a VI Client plug-in (a VI Client plug-in is an external Web application configured with the vCenter Server for vSphere Clients to display their pages). The application also provides a Host Explorer service to communicate and send ESX host configuration details to the HP 3PAR Storage Systems. The plug-in also contains a software component that acts as a vSphere Storage API for Storage Awareness (VASA) provider in the vSphere environment. HP 3PAR Management Plug-in and Recovery Manager Software for VMware vSphere provides its own web servers.

HP 3PAR Management Plug-in and Recovery Manager Software for VMware vSphere includes the following major components:

HP 3PAR Management Plug-in for VMware vCenter - Displays virtual volume mapping for easy identification of HP 3PAR volumes used by virtual machines and datastores. Also allows user to provision LUNs to be used as Datastore or raw device.

HP 3PAR Recovery Manager for VMware vSphere - Provides virtual copy management of HP 3PAR virtual copies and recovery of virtual machines and datastores.

HP 3PAR Host Explorer for VMware vSphere - Discovers VMware ESX host configurations.

HP 3PAR VASA Provider for VMware vSphere - Enables the vCenter Server to connect to obtain information about available storage topologies, capabilities, and state.

HP 3PAR Management Plug-in for VMware vCenter

HP 3PAR Management Plug-in for VMware vCenter is a free vSphere Client plug-in. The plug-in enables easy identification of HP 3PAR virtual volumes used by virtual machines and datastores and displays commonly used volume properties and attributes. The plug-in also supports LUN Provisioning that enables the creation of a virtual volume and/or datastore based on an existing configuration or template.

Virtual Volume Details

HP 3PAR Management Plug-in for VMware vCenter displays virtual volume information for each volume used by a Virtual Machine (VM) or datastore via the HP 3PAR tab in the vSphere Client.

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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.