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Backup | Archive | Disaster Recovery | Lifecycle Management | Storage

Online backup and restore Archive and retrieve – including email archiving and restore Disaster recovery Meets regulatory compliance Information lifecycle management

Comprehensive data protection from creation to destruction.


SSM® Admin Control Common user interface

admin console for all functions

Purpose built server Specialized backup, archive

and recovery software Scalable cache pool storage

media Scalable on-line pool storage

media


Single Interface Console Admin Console – (now web enabled)

monitors and manages the appliance from any location

STORServer® Manager monitors and performs scheduled backups

Performs ad hoc utilities Create or modify group settings Check system status and modify log

files Update TSM policies and schedules


The STORServer Console

Web interface to the STORServer Appliance Monitor status and alert messages Launch appliance tools Manage network properties Manage volumes Manage local user and group accounts Manage local folders and create file shares Site configuration and launch maintenance routines Launch online help


STORServer Console: The Welcome Page

• Set defaults

• Visit website

• Documentation

• Tech support

This is the default administration page for the STORServer Console.


• Status Alerts

• Tracks resources

• Troubleshooting

• Email Alerts

Administrators can easily and quickly identify backup component issues.

STORServer Console: The Status Page


• SSM tools

• Server tools

• Client tools

Easy-to-use task sets save time and conserve resources.

STORServer Console: The Toolbox Page


• SSM viewer

• SSM service

• SSM admin

• SSM help

Easy-to-use GUI for increased functionality and disaster-tolerant TSM implementation.

STORServer Console: SSM


• TSM admin web

• TSM console

• TSM admin CLI

• TSM help

Access to administrative interfaces and online documentation for the TSM server.

STORServer Console: Server Toolbox


• TSM client web

• TSM client GUI

• TSM client CLI

• TSM help

Access to user interfaces to the backup archive client.

STORServer Console: Client Tools


• Server ID

• Interfaces

• Console admin

• Global settings

• Administrator

• Telnet

Configure the network related backup server properties.

STORServer Console: Network Page


• Manage volumes

• Configure volumes

• Schedule defrag

• Set quota limits

Manage the disks and volumes attached to the Appliance

STORServer Console: Disks Page


STORServer Console: Users Page

• Create accounts

• Edit accounts

• Delete users

• Delete groups

Manage user and group accounts.


STORServer Console: Shares Page

• Manage folders

• Setup file sharing

• Set protocols


STORServer Console: Maintenance Page

• Set date/time

• Manage/view logs

• Set email alert

• Shutdown options

• Desktop admin

• Power preferences

General maintenance operations


STORServer Console: Help Page

• Online help

STORServer’s fully integrated, heterogeneous functionality recently earned STORServer the Microsoft Platinum OEM designation.


Pre-Configured Server Connects hardware storage resources to

networks and frameworks

Executes software platform

LAN, WAN, NAS and SAN friendly

Driven by IBM Tivoli Storage Manager engine

Powered by Window Storage Server 2003 for dependability, seamless integration and best economics

Browse through any IP connection to STORServer interface


Pre-Installed Software Appliance software

– STORServer® Manager: Configures, schedules and automates TSM functions

– IBM Tivoli Storage Manager: Provides underlying backup, archive, disaster recovery functionality

Agent Software– Provides extra functionality around 3rd

party backup clients, mail and relational database applications, and SAN connectivity

Client Software– Server clients (network)– Workstation clients (individual)


STORServer® ManagerThe STORServer Appliance Operations Manager

andThe Stand-Alone Operations Manager for TSM


Scheduling in STORServer Manager (SSM)

Scheduling Functions

• Backup storage pools

• Backup TSM database

• Backup TSM DR files

• Expire TSM inventory

• Reclaim TSM volumes


Automating Storage Pool Backups in SSM

SSM Automation

• Backup primary storage pool data to copy pool

• Backup next pool data to copy pool

• Migrate primary storage pool data to next pool

Hierarchy Tool Definitions

• Primary storage pool

• Copy storage pool

• Backup and migration operations

• TSM operations

• Error handling


Automatic Reclamation Processing in SSM

• Removes expired data

• Moves valid data to other media

• Frees reclaimed volumes back to scratch state


Client Status Reporting in SSM

• Determine TSM event status

• Evaluate and troubleshoot errors

• Review session logs


Ad Hoc Operation Status in SSM

• On-demand operation

• Overrides scheduled tasks


Mount Status Reporting in SSM

• Shows which drives are currently mounted in the current TSM server


Schedule Status in SSM

• Shows the last execution status of each schedule defined in SSM


Process Status in SSM

• Displays the background processing status when SSM is executing


Operator Request Status in SSM

• Determine TSM client event status

• Troubleshoot errors


Labeling Library Volumes in SSM

• Graphic User Interface (GUI) for the TSM “LabelLibvolumes” command


Audit Volumes Within a Library in SSM

• Compare library contents with library volumes in the TSM database


Viewing the Volume List in SSM

• Display full information

• Check volumes in and out of the library

• Update volumes

• Move data from volumes

• Delete volumes


Checking-in Scratch Volumes

• Graphic User Interface (GUI) for the TSM “CheckinLibvolume” command


Uses Storage pool technology (virtual media)

Relational database for easy retrieval No complicated tape management

schemes Replaces old data with new Cache pool size is flexible and

dynamic

Cache Disk


Cache pool (backup)– Incremental backup of changed data

to disk On-line pool (archive)

– Migration of cache pool data to disk or tape

Off-line pool (disaster recovery)– Migration of on-line data to media or

electronic vault for off-site storage

Storage Pool


No more pieces and parts– Easy-to-use management console– Matched and certified hardware– Heterogeneous software– On-line backup and restore– Automated media management and

reclamation Single point of contact

– Warranty– Support– Training– Consulting

Integration


Warranty– 3 year warranty with purchase of support

contract– Manufacturer’s warranty (typically one

year) without support contract Support

– Platinum solution support (24 x 7) Includes remote management

– Gold solution support (24 x 7)– Silver solution support (8 x 5)– Remote support (model 1 appliances only)– Hardware piece support– Software upgrade service

Warranty/Support


Additional Products and Services from STORServer

Stand-alone products– Software applications– Hardware components– Peripherals– Media– Accessories

Certified training– TSM Implementation and

administration– TSM Advanced topics

System health checks Technical consulting

Visit www.storserver.com for more information

http://www.storserver.com/

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