Configuring in a VMware environment

You can configure the IBM® Storage Support for Microsoft VSS and VDS in a VMware environment, as described in the following topics.

Note: If the VMware virtual machine (VM) is not recognized as a VM, ensure that the result of the systeminfo command in the VM is correct. For more information, see VMware virtual machine not recognized as a virtual machine.

Checking the vSphere user privileges
The following user privileges are required for the IBM Storage Support for Microsoft VSS and VDS in a VMware environment:
Checking the vSphere web services
The vSphere web services must be operational so the IBM Storage Support for Microsoft VSS and VDS can work properly in the guest Windows Server. By default, the vSphere web services are on when you load the VMware ESX(i) operating system.
Configuring the provider settings for VMware
Provider settings include IBM Storage Support for Microsoft VSS and VDS parameters and a generated Java credentials keystore.
Configuring advanced functions with VMware
N_Port ID Virtualization (NPIV) is an extension to the FC industry standard. In a server virtualization environment, NPIV allows each VM to have a unique FC World Wide Name (WWN).
Snapshot principles through different storage protocols
The CLI configuration tool provides an option for choosing the protocol to use if more than one protocol is available. You can choose auto, FC, or iSCSI.

Parent topic: Configuration