HP 3PAR InForm OS 3.1.1 Concepts Guide

3PAR Thin Conversion license, and an HP 3PAR Thin Persistence license. To learn more about
HP 3PAR Thin Persistence, see “Enhanced Storage Applications” (page 53).
• HP 3PAR Thin Copy Reclamation Software reclaims space when snapshots are deleted from
an HP Storage System. As snapshots are deleted, the snapshot space is reclaimed from a
TPVV or fully-provisioned virtual volume and returned to the CPG for reuse by other volumes.
To learn more about HP 3PAR Thin Copy Reclamation, see “Enhanced Storage Applications”
(page 53).
• HP 3PAR Virtual Copy Software allows you to take instant virtual copy snapshots of existing
volumes. It uses copy-on-write technology so that virtual copies consume minimal capacity.
Virtual copies are presentable to any host with read and write capabilities. In addition, virtual
copies can be made from other virtual copies, providing endless flexibility for test, backup,
and business-intelligence applications. To learn more about virtual copies, see “Virtual Copy
Snapshots” (page 46).
• HP 3PAR Remote Copy Software is a host-independent, array-based data mirroring solution
that enables affordable data distribution and disaster recovery for applications. With this
optional utility, you can copy virtual volumes from one system to a second system. HP 3PAR
Remote Copy is configured and controlled with the InForm OS CLI. For more information about
the HP 3PAR Remote Copy application, see the HP 3PAR Remote Copy User’s Guide.
• HP 3PAR Dynamic Optimization Software allows you to improve the performance of virtual
volumes without interrupting access. Use this feature to avoid over provisioning for peak system
usage by optimizing the layout of your virtual volumes. With HP 3PAR Dynamic Optimization
you can change virtual volume parameters, RAID levels, set sizes, and disk filters by associating
the virtual volume with a new CPG. You can also use this feature to analyze your entire system
and automatically correct space usage imbalances in the system. Virtual volume and physical
disk capacity are analyzed and rebalanced for optimal performance. This feature requires
an HP 3PAR Dynamic Optimization license. To learn more about HP 3PAR Dynamic
Optimization, see “Enhanced Storage Applications” (page 53).
• HP 3PAR System Tuner Software improves performance by identifying over-used physical
disks, and performing load balancing on those disks without interrupting access. To learn
more about the HP 3PAR System Tuner, see “Enhanced Storage Applications” (page 53).
• HP 3PAR Virtual Lock Software enforces the retention period of any volume or copy of a
volume. To learn more about Virtual Lock, see “Enhanced Storage Applications” (page 53).
Host-Based Software
HP 3PAR host-based software applications are tightly integrated with the host environment to
improve performance and integrate host functionality with systems. Some of these applications
require additional licenses, contact your local service provider to learn more about any of the HP
3PAR host-based software applications.
• HP 3PAR Recovery Manager for Microsoft Exchange Software is a separately purchased and
licensed application that is specifically designed to integrate with Microsoft VSS to provide a
simple, efficient and highly scalable solution for backup and recovery of Microsoft Exchange
environments. HP 3PAR Recovery Manager intelligently creates, manages, and presents
time-consistent snapshot images of Microsoft Exchange databases for non-disruptive backup,
rapid application recovery, and data sharing.
• HP 3PAR Recovery Manager for SQL Server Software is a separately purchased and licensed
application that is specifically designed to integrate with Microsoft VSS to provide a simple,
efficient and highly scalable solution for backup and recovery of SQL Server environments.
HP 3PAR Recovery Manager intelligently creates, manages, and presents time-consistent
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