Virtual TapeServer 6.04.01 Operations and Administration Guide

4 | Introduction
• SecureVTS — Encrypts and decrypts backup data written on disk from one or more host
servers. Compliance regulations and organizations highly recommend the encryption of
valuable data; SecureVTS provides a robust encryption solution that deploys on existing
hardware. Industry-standard 256-bit AES symmetric key encryption is used.
Overview of the VTS web interface
VTS is managed through a standard web browser interface. Links on the navigation pane on
the left side of the page enable you to navigate through VTS functions. The View
Configurations, Manage Connections, Supervisor Functions, and Factory Setup links provide
setup and management options. The System Status page provides operation status
information, most of which is also available on the Virtual Media - Operation page.
System Status page
The System Status page provides a view of VTS services that are currently running, virtual
tape connections, and vault and pool free space. Only users that are assigned the View System
Status access right can view this page.
Click System Status on the navigation pane to view this page:
The following sections are provided on this page:
SERVER_NAME
Provides the VTS system name, the current software version and date created, and
the current date and time. This section also lists any patches that are installed on the
server.
Services
Displays the current services that are enabled on the system and whether they are
running. The following services may be listed:
ISC — Interserver Communication Service, which enables communication between
VTS servers that have equal access to some or all virtual tapes. Servers in the ISC
ring notify the others whenever they satisfy a mount request.