Virtual TapeServer 6.03.42 Installation Guide

18 | Installation Summary and Checklist
9. Configure access control.
It is recommended that you enable a closed system, which requires users to authenticate
to access resources. You can also configure the default groups to set privileges for users
assigned to the groups. See
Configuring Access Control on page 43 for more information.
10. If Instant DR or AutoCopy is licensed, configure VTS to send EMS messages to the
NonStop server.
VTS can process mount message requests, VTSPolicy commands, and Tandem Advanced
Command Language (TACL) heartbeat messages. VTS can send critical and error event
messages to the NonStop server. Complete the procedures in
Configuring EMS
Communication on page 61 to configure this communication.
11. If Instant DR or AutoCopy is licensed, configure and activate the feature(s) as described
in
Enabling Instant DR and AutoCopy on page 79.
12. To enable VTS to migrate virtual tape to physical tape using a backup management
application (BMA), you must configure the BMA on the VTS server and then edit the VTS
configuration file. See
Enabling Enterprise Integration and Migration on page 89 for more
information.
13. To cluster VTS systems so that servers can access a shared set of pools and virtual tapes,
you must configure the Global File System (GFS), which requires a statement of work.
After completing these steps, you can begin using VTS to store data on virtual tape. Refer to
the Virtual TapeServer Operations and Administration Guide for more information about
using VTS for day-to-day storage procedures.
Installation checklist
To facilitate an efficient installation, complete these preparations before service personnel
arrive on location:
• Identify available processor multifunction (PMF), input/output multifunction (IOMF),
and ServerNet device adapter SCSI or FCSA Fibre Channel connection locations.
• Obtain cables that are long enough to reach between the NonStop server and VTS. Host
cables are not included with VTS.
• Provide sufficient 110 or 220/240 volt power outlets. VTS uses redundant power supplies,
so consider independent power sources for high-availability operation. Additional power
outlets might be required for external tape drives or RAID storage devices.
• Secure a monitor and keyboard for temporary use during installation. VTS does not
require a monitor or keyboard for normal operation. However, it is recommended that you
connect a monitor and keyboard when rebooting the system.
• Obtain a CAT-5 Ethernet cable for connecting VTS to the network.
• Identify TCP/IP information to assign to VTS:
• Fully qualified domain name
• IP address
• Subnet mask
• Default router (gateway)
• DNS or DHCP addresses with VTS name entered (DHCP is not supported with GFS)
• Identify a system that can be used to access the VTS web interface.