Enterprise Volume Manager (Multi-OS) Version 2.0D Network Administration Guide

Enterprise Volume Manager (Multi-OS) Network Administration Guide 2–3
Introduction to EVM
What the EVM Server Does
The EVM server software controls all activities within the EVM network. The EVM
server software provides:
• An engine for running EVM storage replication jobs.
• EVM job creation and job management functions. These features allow the
creation, validation, and management of jobs. All EVM jobs are stored on the
Management Appliance.
• EVM Resources, Jobs, Logs, and Configuration pages. These displays provide
information that helps to identify available resources, create and manage jobs, log
EVM activities, and manage storage system visibility.
• An HTTP server for EVM. The HTTP server allows the use of a Web browser to
access all of the features of EVM.
What an EVM Host Agent Does
The EVM host agent software is installed on a host computer and performs all
activities associated with running EVM jobs within the EVM network, as directed by
the EVM server.
The host agent software provides an EVM Command Line and job engine. These two
elements provide the means for running EVM jobs. The host agent software also
provides communication between the host computer and the EVM server.