Sun Microsystems Virtual Tape Library manual Managing virtual libraries

Managing virtual libraries

3.To see virtual device assignments, expand the client node (D below) and Fibre Channel protocol node (C) of the tree view.

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4.Right‐clicking on the client node (D above) or Fibre Channel protocol (C) node opens a menu of administrative actions (F).

Using the context menu, you can Assign virtual devices to clients, Unassign virtual devices from clients, Delete the client or protocol, Detach devices, and view or refresh client properties.

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Managing virtual libraries

This section covers the essential configuration tasks that are performed whenever virtual libraries, devices, and media are added to the VTL system. During initial configuration, the tasks in this section are run sequentially by the VTL configuration wizard. During routine system maintenance, you may also run them independently, as described below:

■“Configuring and provisioning virtual libraries” on page 39 (includes “Creating virtual tape libraries” on page 41 and “Creating virtual tapes” on page 56)

■“Connecting virtual libraries with storage clients” on page 64.

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