Tivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager for VMware configuration files

GLOBAL section
The profile parameters in the GLOBAL section contain basic configuration information, such as on which port Tivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager for VMware is listening, and where the logs are located. The parameters are independent of the storage device.

ACSD section
The profile parameters in the ACSD section contain information that is used by the acsd management agent. Except where noted, the parameters are independent of the storage device.

VMWARE section
The parameters in the VMWARE section of the profile specify options for the VMware vCenter server and the virtual machines.

VMCLI section
The parameters in the VMCLI section of the profile specify options for the vmcli database and the Data Protection for VMware command-line interface.

DEVICE_CLASS section
The Tivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager for VMware profile contains one or more DEVICE_CLASS sections. Each section is used to configure Tivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager for VMware for use with a particular storage device.

Tivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager for VMware password file
Tivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager for VMware requires a password file to access the storage subsystem where the volumes are stored. The password file also contains the VMware vCenter credentials.

Tivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager for VMware target volumes file
The target volumes file, .fct, identifies the target volumes to be used for a Tivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager for VMware backup.

Target volume parameter settings for a DS8000 configuration
Each target volume planned for use must be specified by its serial number.

Target volume parameter settings for SAN Volume Controller and Storwize V7000 configuration.
Each target volume that is planned for use must be specified by its virtual disk name.

Tivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager for VMware configuration files

Tivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager for VMware profile parameters