Planning

Planning involves considering the physical configuration, the initial data configuration, and the necessary software prerequisites to include your IBM Spectrum Virtualize™ in your storage area network.

Planning for hardware
Before you install the IBM Spectrum Virtualize system, plan the physical configuration and the initial data configuration for the system.
Planning for software
Your plan for the installation and operation of your system must include the necessary software prerequisites.
Planning for high availability
You must plan which system topology to use and if you intend to link with partner systems at other sites.
Storage configuration planning
Complete all storage configuration planning tasks before you configure your IBM Spectrum Virtualize environment.
IBM Spectrum Virtualize initial installation overview
The installation and configuration of a IBM Spectrum Virtualize clustered system requires the completion of various tasks, some of which are normally completed by an IBM® service representative.
IBM Spectrum Virtualize supported environment
The IBM web site provides up-to-date information about the supported environment for the IBM Spectrum Virtualize.