Solution Guide

Active System Manager Solution Guide—Active System 800 (AS800)
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Figure 109. Provisioning Properties
Q4 Is there a way to revert a template or import the original template?
A4 The original templates are available on the appliance under folder $HOME/DefaultTemplates
Also as best practice:
a. You should make a copy of the template and make the required modification in the
cloned template.
b. Keep the copy of the original templates by exporting them locally on a client machine
and importing it back as needed.
Q5 What is the difference between synchronize and discovery
A5 TBD.
Q6 SSI properties will be overwritten when upgrading the RA.
A6 Yes upgrading the RA will override the ssi.properties file. As best practice, before upgrading
the RA, backup RA directory by following the steps given below –
 Login the Active System Manager server as “delladmin” user
 cd $HOME/asm-galeforce/gf/common/integrations
 cp –r <manufacturer>/<model> <manufacturer>/<model>_<CurrentDate>
Q7 How Gold Volumes on EqualLogic storage array are secured?
A7 Gold volume is secured by creating the access rights for the chap users.
Steps to create the Gold Volume –
1. Create a volume of appropriate size on EqualLogic Storage array.
2. Associate the chap account and associate it with the newly created volume.
3. Connect to the management host and configure the newly created datastore.