9 Using HP 3PAR Peer Motion Manager Software with Recovery Manager

HP 3PAR Peer Motion Manager is a feature of the HP 3PAR InForm Software and manages the migration of data in between existing storage systems or third party storage arrays. HP 3PAR Recovery Manager now supports HP 3PAR Peer Motion Manager data migration activities without any impact on host operations while monitoring the primary storage system.

If the virtual volume is already in use by an ESX/ESX(i) host before initiating migration, the following conditions applies:

You must remove any virtual copies created and managed by Recover Manager for VMware. The virtual copies created by a potential migrating virtual volume cannot migrate with its virtual volume during an active Peer Motion migration operation.

You must remove all virtual copy scheduler tasks associated with the Datastore or Virtual Machines using the potential migrating virtual volume before migrating data. If the tasks are not removed and occurs during migration, the following error message may display during or after the migration operation, "Could not create HP 3PAR snapshot. Object Id: vm:uuid-4208b1f5-e2ca-1061-c44c-19cf67bee619. Please login into Storage System 014D Method: CliCreateNewSnapshot."

Previously created virtual copies will display Mismatched status. You cannot use Virtual Copies with Mismatched status for mounting or restoring operations.

You must remove the mismatched virtual copies records from the interface. Note, this does not remove the physical virtual copies from the original storage system. You must perform a manual cleanup of the files.

For more information about performing Peer Motion data migration, refer to the HP 3PAR Peer Motion User Guide. Go to http://www.hp.com/go/3par/, navigate to your product page, click Support for your product, and then click Manuals.

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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.