Zoltan, I did a full proof-of-concept on TSM4VE but abandoned it until I could go to TSM v.6.3 on the TSM Servers. So I'll try to give you some feedback based strictly on my experiences.......if I miss the mark perhaps others can add to my comments.
1. What are the specs/requirements for the "vStorage/Backup Server" that we will have to build? It really depends on your design decisions. I used a 2xquad-core with 16gb RAM and it seemed to idle through backing up 20-30 VM guests using the SAN transport model, network transport was unacceptably SLOW! 2. What network requirements are there? This will also depend on design, or backup strategy; if it is using the SAN transport method the network is only used for metadata. Yes, network rules will need to be added/modified depending if you put the TSM4VE backup server on the subnet with the VMware hosts or the TSM servers. 3. What, if anything, needs to be installed on the Host or Guest systems? Assuming you are referring to the VMware "hosts" and VMware guests; nothing goes on the VMware hosts, installing the BA client in the guests is optional and only needed if you prefer to do restores directly to the client (versus the TSM4VE backup server). 4. What do I need to do TSM server-wise? Register the TSM4VE backup server and VM clients then grant proxy access. Setup schedules and associations (IMHO this can be a real challenge if using TSM Server v.5.5) 5. Do I need to put up a new TSM server or can I use one already in production? I have never done LAN-FREE and not sure where to start? Assuming your existing servers have the resources there is no need to stand up a new one unless it is version 5.5.x. There are some severe limitations in using TSM4VE on Server level 5.5, primarily around scheduling, hence I am now making plans for version 6.3 upgrade. The lan-free is accomplished by SAN zoning, the TSM4VE bkup server is zoned to access the VMware data stores (similar how you would zone LUNS for clustering). SANERGY is not needed. (DON'T FORGET TO USE DISKPART TO DISABLE AUTO DRIVE LETTER ASSIGNMENTS on TSM4VE bkup server(s)) While I have not tested it I would assume you could do the same with your tape drives seeing as you mentioned they are fibre. The best advice I can probably give you is setup a TSM4VE bkup server and test, test, test. You may have already seen these but I found helpful. TSM4VE Wiki site: https://www.ibm.com/developerworks/wikis/display/tivolistoragemanager/IB M+Tivoli+Storage+Manager+for+Virtual+Environments TSM4VE using Lan-free: https://www.ibm.com/developerworks/wikis/display/tivolistoragemanager/Re commendations+for+Using+LAN-free+with+TSM+for+Virtual+Environments TSM4VE Scheduling Recommendations: https://www.ibm.com/developerworks/wikis/display/tivolistoragemanager/Re commendations+for+Scheduling+with+TSM+for+Virtual+Environments Hope you find this helpful. ~Rick -----Original Message----- From: ADSM: Dist Stor Manager [mailto:ADSM-L@VM.MARIST.EDU] On Behalf Of Zoltan Forray/AC/VCU Sent: Monday, January 09, 2012 3:35 PM To: ADSM-L@VM.MARIST.EDU Subject: Re: [ADSM-L] Tivoli Storage Manager for Virtual Environments Some questions that we could not easily glean answer from the docs: 1. What are the specs/requirements for the "vStorage/Backup Server" that we will have to build? Haven't seen any officially, I used a 2xquad-core with 2. What network requirements are there? Our TSM backup servers are on a completely different subnet then the VMWare servers. Network rules will have to be modified. 3. What, if anything, needs to be installed on the Host or Guest systems? 4. What do I need to do TSM server-wise? 5. Do I need to put up a new TSM server or can I use one already in production? I have never done LAN-FREE and not sure where to start? My TSM servers use fibre-channel for tape drives (shared among 7-servers). Many moons ago I remember a sub-product called SANERGY but it wanted exclusive control of tape drives via a mini-psuedo TSM server. We can't afford to dedicate tape drives exclusively to such a process. Thanks for the tip on "diskpart" but I am not at a point that I understand how to apply it. I am not that familiar with VMWare and the VMWare guys are not that familiar with TSM (other than installing on Windows guests). Zoltan Forray TSM Software & Hardware Administrator Virginia Commonwealth University UCC/Office of Technology Services zfor...@vcu.edu - 804-828-4807 Don't be a phishing victim - VCU and other reputable organizations will never use email to request that you reply with your password, social security number or confidential personal information. For more details visit http://infosecurity.vcu.edu/phishing.html From: Shawn Drew <shawn.d...@americas.bnpparibas.com> To: ADSM-L@VM.MARIST.EDU Date: 01/09/2012 03:14 PM Subject: Re: [ADSM-L] Tivoli Storage Manager for Virtual Environments Sent by: "ADSM: Dist Stor Manager" <ADSM-L@VM.MARIST.EDU> I actually found the manual to be very helpful and direct. I prefer the PDF form. I'm not a fan of the newer infocenter format. http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/tsminfo/v6r3/index.jsp?topic=%2 Fcom.ibm.itsm.nav.doc%2Fr_pdf_ve.html I set it up step-by-step as the manual describes and it is working well. You just need to play around with it to make sure you understand the concepts. (I.E. Data Center nodes, the way you restore using the recovery agent by using a virtual mount, etc) Just make sure you do the "diskpart" thing on your backup proxy. Things should be pretty safe after you've done that. (search the PDF for diskpart) Regards, Shawn ________________________________________________ Shawn Drew Internet zfor...@vcu.edu Sent by: ADSM-L@VM.MARIST.EDU 01/09/2012 12:18 PM Please respond to ADSM-L@VM.MARIST.EDU To ADSM-L cc Subject Re: [ADSM-L] Tivoli Storage Manager for Virtual Environments Ken, My VMWare guy has the most questions. Can I forward your direct email address to him? I too will have questions from the TSM/server side since I have never setup anything like this. Seems like LAN-FREE is the way to configure but I have never done anything like that, either. Zoltan Forray TSM Software & Hardware Administrator Virginia Commonwealth University UCC/Office of Technology Services zfor...@vcu.edu - 804-828-4807 Don't be a phishing victim - VCU and other reputable organizations will never use email to request that you reply with your password, social security number or confidential personal information. For more details visit http://infosecurity.vcu.edu/phishing.html From: Kenneth Bury <kenbu...@gmail.com> To: ADSM-L@VM.MARIST.EDU Date: 01/09/2012 12:03 PM Subject: Re: [ADSM-L] Tivoli Storage Manager for Virtual Environments Sent by: "ADSM: Dist Stor Manager" <ADSM-L@VM.MARIST.EDU> I have install the TSM for VE v6.3 and I am interested what you would expect to see in the 'cookbook'. What I hear discussed the most is the architectural choices that you can make using TSM for VE, like whether to use client-side de-dupe, LAN-free, virtual or physical data movers, etc. Once you figure out what you want to make, the recipe is straight forward. Sort of like cooking eggs, lots of different methods but it's still the same egg and close to the same taste. On Mon, Jan 9, 2012 at 11:06 AM, Vandeventer, Harold [BS] < harold.vandeven...@da.ks.gov> wrote: > We are also looking for that "cookbook." > > ------------------------------------------------ > Harold Vandeventer > Systems Programmer > State of Kansas - Department of Administration - Office of Information > Technology Services > harold.vandeven...@da.ks.gov > (785) 296-0631 > -- Ken Bury Client Technical Professional kenb...@us.ibm.com This message and any attachments (the "message") is intended solely for the addressees and is confidential. 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