Figure 55 Schedule Task Summary Dialog

If application consistency was specified when the virtual copy was created, the summary includes this information as shown.

NOTE: To schedule a task for a given user, an associated vCenter Credential Store File must first be created using the RMVMware CLI with vCenterRegister option. To be used with the Scheduler, the credential file must have “System” account level privileges. In addition, to schedule tasks for user’s other than yourself, you must be added as a user to have permission to access their credential files.

If the credential file is created as a domain user, specify the domain user when setting up the schedule. If a local user is to be used for the scheduler, add the local user permission to the credential file.

NOTE: Tasks scheduled for a given HP 3PAR Storage System must have an associated Storage System Credential registration completed using the RMVMware Admin Tool. In addition, since the Storage System credential registration is only accessible by the creation owner and a member of administrators, the user account must have access to the Storage System registration data.

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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.

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