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Replication Manager features
Replication Manager provides the following features to assist storage administrators:
• Centralized management of a replication environment
• Integrated database backup management
• Visual representation of replication structures
• Monitoring and immediate notification of error information
• Modification of replication structures
NOTE:
If Replication Manager is installed without a license (or the existing license expires), only basic pair
configuration functions will be available. This mode of operation provides key functions in support
of Device Manager Server software. For more information, see the
HP P9000 Command View
Advanced Edition Suite Software User Guide.
Centralized management of a replication environment
Replication Manager can be used to manage storage systems (XP24000/XP20000) and hosts (open
systems or mainframes) at different sites. The status of the large number of copy pairs incorporated
in these systems, the progress of copy operations, and performance information such as data transfer
delays between copy pairs and buffer usage when copying volumes, can be centrally managed from
a single console.
Integrated database backup management
Replication Manager supports creating backups of databases. Known as application replicas, these
snapshots are managed as a series of secondary volumes that are rotated on a scheduled basis.
Replication Manager manages the relationships between backup objects and their associated logical
units within storage devices, the relationships between primary and secondary volumes, and the
backup history. Replicas can be mounted and dumped to tape using scripts executed through
Replication Manager.
Visual representation of replication structures
Replication Manager provides a centralized workspace where administrators can visually check the
structure of copy pairs configured across multiple storage systems. Host and storage system relationships
and copy pair definitions can be visualized on different functional views. Copy pairs in complex
configurations such as multi-target configurations and cascade configurations can be viewed as lists.
Monitoring and immediate notification of error information
Replication Manager provides capabilities to specify monitoring conditions for designated copy pairs
and sidefiles. Alerts can be automatically generated when the conditions are satisfied. You can
continue monitoring the system even when not logged in to Replication Manager because alerts can
be reported in the form of email messages or SNMP traps. The status of application replicas is tracked
and reflected in summary form so that the administrator knows to what extent the application databases
are protected. These monitoring features allow you to work out advance strategies to handle potential
problems such as the deterioration of transfer performance due to insufficient network capacity or
pairs being blocked due to buffer overflows.
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