SMISA ZDB for HP StorageWorks EVA in HP-UX LVM Mirroring Configuration

SMISA ZDB for EVA in HP-UX LVM Mirroring Configuration
Introduction
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1 SMISA ZDB for EVA in HP-UX LVM
Mirroring Configuration
Introduction
In this White Paper
This white paper describes the extension of SMISA for HP StorageWorks EVA which enables
you to perform ZDB (zero downtime backup) in an HP-UX LVM mirroring configuration.
The purpose of the white paper is to provide you with the following:
• A description of the enhanced backup functionality provided by SMISA in an HP-UX LVM
mirroring configuration
• HP-UX LVM mirroring concepts and its integration with SMISA
• A description of supported HP-UX LVM mirroring configurations
• Details of a new omnirc variable that is used to specify a particular PVG name for backup.
The target audience of this document is backup administrators and backup operators who use
an HP-UX LVM mirroring backup environments for ZDB and restore processes.
Before Reading on
You need the following:
• Access to HP OpenView Storage Data Protector A.05.50 manuals in either printed or
electronic format
• Familiarity with basic concepts of ZDB functionality
• Knowledge of HP-UX administration
• Knowledge of HP-UX LVM and its mirroring concepts
• SAN and HP StorageWorks administration rights
For more information on ZDB concepts, refer to the HP OpenView Storage Data Protector
manuals.