Zero downtime backup and HP StorageWorks Continuous Access EVA

Data Protector A.05.10 - ZDB for EVA in the CA Configuration

Chapter 1: Introduction

1.1 In This White Paper

This white paper describes the extension of HP OpenView Storage Data Protector A.05.10 which enables you to perform zero

downtime backup using HP StorageWorks Continuous Access EVA.

The purpose of the white paper is to provide you with the following:

• Description of the backup functionality provided by this Data Protector extension.

See Chapter 2, “Overview,” on page 7.

• Overview of the Continuous Access EVA concepts, CA EVA operation, and its integration with the Data Protector cell.

See Chapter 3, “Concepts,” on page 9.

• Procedure for configuring a ZDB tape backup specification for CA EVA using the Data Protector GUI.

See Chapter 4, “Performing a Snapshot Backup on CA EVA,” on page 15.

• Description of the EVA and CA EVA-specific backup options that can be specified while configuring a CA EVA backup

specification in the Data Protector GUI.

See Chapter 5, “EVA and CA EVA-Specific Backup Options,” on page 19.

• Procedure for restoring the data on CA EVA.

See Chapter 6, “Restoring Data on CA EVA,” on page 27.

• New omnirc variables that are used for fine tuning the operation of the EVA agent on CA EVA.

See Chapter 7, “New omnirc Variables,” on page 29.

The target audience of this document are backup administrators who integrate Continuous Access EVA with the Data Protector cell,

and backup operators who use such a backup environment for zero downtime backup (ZDB) and restore processes.

1.2 Before Reading On

There are a few prerequisites that you have to fulfil before reading this document:

• You should have access to the complete set of the HP OpenView Storage Data Protector A.05.10 manuals in either printed or

electronic format.

• You should be familiar with basic concepts of the zero downtime backup (ZDB) functionality.

For information on the ZDB concepts, refer to the HP OpenView Storage Data Protector EVA/VA/MSA Integration Guide, chapter

1 Overview.

• It is advised that you have some experience in performing basic ZDB tasks.

For information on the ZDB task procedures, refer to the HP OpenView Storage Data Protector EVA/VA/MSA Integration Guide.