IBM Tivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager for Windows, Version 4.1

Configuring a remote system with a Standalone Configuration

You can use a configuration wizard to configure a remote system to work in a stand-alone environment.

Before you begin

On the local system, verify the following prerequisites are met:
  • Windows 2008 or later, or Windows 7, Windows 8 or later (64 bit).
  • PowerShell version 3.0.
  • Tivoli® Storage FlashCopy® Manager version 4.1 or later.
On the remote system, verify the following prerequisites are met:
  • Windows Server 2008.
  • Windows PowerShell version 3.0.
  • Tivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager version 4.1 or later.

For the most current requirements, review the Hardware and Software Requirements technote. This technote is available in the Tivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager - All Requirement Documents website at http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21427692. When you are at the website, follow the link to the requirements technote for your specific release or update level.

Procedure

To configure a remote system with a Standalone Configuration, complete the following steps:

  1. On the local system, from the Management Console, add the remote system using Manage Computers.
  2. In the navigation tree, verify that the remote system is displayed.
  3. Click Manage > Configuration > Wizards.
  4. Select Standalone Configuration.
  5. On the Data Protection Selection page, verify the following information is entered correctly:
    • The remote computer name in the window title.
    • The correct system information.
  6. Select the application to be configured and click Next.
  7. On the Requirements Check page, click Show Details. Verify the progress and status of the configuration.
  8. On the Custom Configuration page, select Default.
  9. On the Configuration page, click Show Details. Verify the progress and status of the configuration.
  10. Click Finish to complete the wizard.

What to do next

To verify the configuration is set up correctly, complete the following steps:
  1. In the navigation tree, for the remote system, expand Protect and Recover and click on the application that is configured.
  2. Query the components and verify that a successful backup can be completed.


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