Managing integration with Microsoft PowerShell

The IBM Storage Automation Plug-in for PowerShell is used for automated provisioning of storage volumes from an external IBM storage system via PowerShell cmdlets.

About this task

The following procedure details how to add the PowerShell client interface to Spectrum Connect.

Procedure

  1. On the Interfaces pane, click Add Interface, and then select Add PowerShell. The Add New PowerShell Interface dialog box is displayed.
    Figure 1. Add New PowerShell Interface dialog box
    This image shows the Add New PowerShell Interface dialog box.
  2. Enter credentials for the new PowerShell user, and click Apply.
    The PowerShell interface is now added to Spectrum Connect.
    Figure 2. PowerShell interface on the Interfaces pane
    This image shows the PowerShell interface on the Interfaces pane

What to do next

You can continue integrating the plug-in with Microsoft PowerShell, as explained in the following sections: