3.6.1 HP PolyServe Matrix Server Administration Guide (T5392-96018, August 2008)

Chapter 2: Quick Start Checklist 4
Create dynamic
volumes.
Dynamic volumes can include multiple disks and
are used for PSFS filesystems. See “Create a
Dynamic Volume” on page 80.
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Create PSFS
filesystems.
Select the dynamic volume to be used for the
filesystem and configure the appropriate options
such as block size and disk quotas. See “Create a
Filesystem” on page 101.
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Assign drive letters or
mount paths to
filesystems.
To provide access to a PSFS filesystem, associate it
with a drive letter or a mount path. See “Assign
Drive Letters or Paths” on page 112.
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Review snapshot
feature if configured.
If the snapshot feature is configured on the matrix,
review the procedure to create snapshots. See
“Create a Snapshot or Snapclone” on page 135.
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Configure MxDB for SQL Server (optional)
Install SQL Server
instances.
Install SQL Server 2005 or 2000 instances. See
“Install SQL Server” in the MxDB for SQL Server
administration guide.
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Create Virtual SQL
Servers.
A Virtual SQL Server provides access to Virtual
SQL Instances (virtualized SQL Server instances).
See “Create Virtual SQL Servers” in the MxDB for
SQL Server administration guide.
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Add Virtual SQL
instances.
Create Virtual SQL Instances and add them to a
Virtual SQL Server. See “Add a Virtual SQL
Instance” in the MxDB for SQL Server
administration guide.
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