SnapSAN VSS User Guide
Software Configuration
The example shows a software configuration. Select the software to use from the business
equipment and operations mode. The software configuration varies according to the
requestor selected.
Hardware Required
To install and use VSS Provider, the following hardware is needed:
Disk Array – This is a disk array in which the snapshot function (Snapshots) or data
replication function (Volume Cloning or Replication and Mirroring) is loaded.
Application Server – This performs snapshot or data replication operations.
Backup Server – This is arranged to perform backup of data from a replication to tape or
other media.
Magnetic Tape Unit – This is used if tape backup is needed. Use a tape unit that is
supported by the backup software.
Management Server – This performs a disk array management. It can also serve as the
backup server or application server.
Servers/Software
Install the software into the following servers:
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Figure 3-2: Software Configuration Example
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