Operation and management

This chapter describes the initial operation tasks, as well as the full range of management options that are available on IBM Spectrum Connect.

Required and optional initial tasks
After IBM Spectrum Connect is installed, different tasks are required before the server can become fully operational.
Configuring LDAP-based directory user access
You can allow external directory users to connect to Spectrum Connect and manage it without having a locally-defined user account.
Logging in
To log in to Spectrum Connect from a browser, you need to enter the web address (URL) of the Linux host upon which Spectrum Connect is installed.
Web-based UI
The IBM Spectrum Connect UI provides an intuitive easy-to-use browser-based interface for managing IBM storage resources.
Running initial setup
After you log in to Spectrum Connect, the program invokes a setup wizard to facilitate with the initial configuration.
Managing high-availability groups
IBM Spectrum Connect implements VMware's high-availability architecture for multiple VASA providers.
Managing server certificates
During the installation, a self-signed Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) certificate is generated to create a secure communication channel for servers and clients. If you already have a trusted certificate that you want to use, you can replace the self-signed certificate with an existing trusted certificate or generate a new certificate.
Managing Spectrum Connect users
At any time, you can add new Spectrum Connect user accounts, change user account passwords, or delete existing user accounts.
Managing storage systems
All IBM storage systems that provide storage resources to your VMware platforms must be defined as storage systems on IBM Spectrum Connect.
Managing storage spaces and services
After defining physical storage resources on Spectrum Connect you must add virtual storage elements: spaces and services.

Parent topic: IBM Spectrum Connect suite