Best practices

Refer to the general guidance and best practices for using IBM Storage Provider for VMware VASA as described in the following sections.

Creating a VVol-enabled service on storage systems that run IBM Spectrum Virtualize
IBM Spectrum Connect features comprehensive storage virtualization support, using VMware Virtual Volume (VVol) technology. The virtual volume functionality is supported by storage systems that run IBM Spectrum Virtualize (7.6 or later).
Handling VVol-enabled datastores
For best performance, avoid storing static files in a VVol-enabled datastore.
Restoring VVol-based virtual machines
You can restore virtual machines deployed on virtual volumes in case of Spectrum Connect failure.
Upgrading or installing Spectrum Connect with vSphere failover
Spectrum Connect can be upgraded or installed together with vSphere failover procedure.

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