Software Suite for VMware User Manual

5 Working with Virtual Copies
This chapter explains how to use HP 3PAR Recovery Manager Software for VMware vSphere to
manage virtual copies.
NOTE: In the following sections, the type of virtual copy being created, mounted, or modified is
dependent on whether a VM or datastore is selected from the navigation tree. For example, if you
have selected a datastore from the navigation tree, subsequent create, mount, or modify actions
performed will affect the selected datastore until a different datastore or VM is selected.
NOTE: The ability to manage virtual copies provided by HP 3PAR Recovery Manager Software
for VMware vSphere requires the HP 3PAR Recovery Manager Software for VMware vSphere and
Virtual Copy licenses.
NOTE: To add an ESX/ESX(i) host to the vCenter Server, refer to “Adding an ESX(i) Host to the
vCenter Server” (page 59).
Viewing Virtual Copy Information
In addition to viewing virtual volumes on the vCenter Server’s Virtual Machines (VMs) and datastores
when logged in, you can also view virtual copies.
To view a VM or datastore’s virtual copies:
1. Start the HP 3PAR Management Plug-in for VMware vCenter as described in “Logging In”
(page 46).
2. Follow the instructions in “Viewing Virtual Volume Mapping” (page 51).
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