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Deploying a Solution that Combines IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management with IBM Spectrum Scale

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Abstract

The paper provides useful information and best practices when deploying a Solution that Combines IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management with IBM Spectrum Scale

Content

The paper describes how to install and configure IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management on an IBM Spectrum Scale cluster. Instructions are provided for running and monitoring space-management operations. In addition, guidance is provided for integrating extra IBM Spectrum Scale functions, such as backup operations, active file management, and the Scale Out Backup and Restore (SOBAR) mechanism. The paper concludes with a series of tips for monitoring the solution, gathering statistics, and troubleshooting.
The paper is designed to supplement the IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management product documentation.
Who should read the paper?
The paper is intended for IBM Spectrum Scale administrators who have a basic understanding of IBM Spectrum Protect and who want to use that knowledge to implement a scalable, efficient space-management solution.

Document versions: The information published here, in the IBM Support site, is the latest version. Previously, similar content was published in the IBM Spectrum Protect wiki. The wiki content is no longer maintained. The wiki is to be discontinued on 31 March 2020.

Tip: Beginning with Version 7.1.3, IBM Tivoli Storage Manager is now IBM Spectrum Protect, see Tivoli Storage Manager branding transition to IBM Spectrum Protect

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Document Information

Modified date:
24 August 2021

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ibm16116842