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IBM Storage Provider for VMware VASAVersion 1.1.5

User Guide

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Contents

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About this guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ixWho should use this guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ixConventions used in this guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ixRelated information and publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ixGetting information, help, and service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ixOrdering publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ixSending your comments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x

Chapter 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Concept diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Compatibility and requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Download site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Before you proceed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Chapter 2. Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Extracting and installing the software package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Checking and controlling the IBM Storage Provider service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Chapter 3. Configuration and management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Switching to IBM Storage Provider user mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Setting, removing, and listing XIV access credentials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Adding, removing, and listing IBM Storage Integration Server users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Adding, removing, and listing connected XIV storage systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Defining storage capabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Listing the available storage volumes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Assigning storage capabilities to volumes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Backing up and restoring IBM Storage Provider configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Registering the IBM VASA Provider in VMware vCenter Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Chapter 4. Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Checking the log files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Checking and modifying the main configuration file. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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1. Concept diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22. vSphere Client – Storage Providers list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163. Add Vendor Provider dialog box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174. vCenter certificate thumbprint dialog box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175. Supported Vendor list displaying the IBM VASA Provider . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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Tables

1. Required configuration tasks in sequential order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72. Optional configuration tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73. Arguments for ibmvp_storage_credentials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84. Arguments for ibmvp_admin_commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95. Arguments for ibmvp_storage_array . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116. Arguments for ibmvp_capabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127. Arguments for ibmvp_volume capability. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148. Arguments for ibmvp_configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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About this guide

This guide describes how to install, configure, and use the IBM® Storage Providerfor VMware VASA.

Who should use this guideThis guide is intended for system administrators who are familiar with theVMware vCenter and vSphere environments, as well as with the IBM XIV® StorageSystem.

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Chapter 1. Introduction

For IBM XIV and VMware vSphere users, the IBM Storage Provider for VMwareVASA improves the ability to monitor and automate storage-related operations onVMware platforms.

The IBM Storage Provider is installed on an IBM Storage Integration Server (aLinux server) that monitors one or more IBM XIV storage systems. From thatserver, the IBM Storage Provider provides a standard interface for any connectedVMware vCenter Server using VMware APIs for Storage Awareness (VASA),delivering information about storage topology, capabilities and state, as well asstorage events and alerts to vCenter Server in real time.

VMware administrators can view this information on the vSphere Clientmanagement station, and can configure storage-related operations accordingly.

In addition, a range of CLI management utilities for server configuration isincluded in the software package.

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Concept diagramThe following figure shows the IBM Storage Provider for VMware VASA installedon an IBM Storage Integration Server (a Linux server) that is connected to both theVMware vCenter server and the IBM XIV Storage System.

Compatibility and requirementsFor the complete and up-to-date information about the compatibility andrequirements of the IBM Storage Provider for VMware VASA, refer to the latestrelease notes.

You can find the latest release notes on the IBM Storage Host Software SolutionsInformation Center (publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/strhosts/ic) or on the IBMFix Central (www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral).

Note: Refer to the relevant VMware documentation for information about how toinstall the compatible versions of vCenter Server and vSphere Client. You shouldalso refer to the latest installation and configuration instructions for ESXi servers.

Download siteThe IBM Storage Provider for VMware VASA is available as a free softwaresolution.

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You can download the latest version at any time from the IBM Fix Central(www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral).

Before you proceedBefore you proceed to the installation and configuration, make sure that you haveaccess to a workstation on which your preferred IBM XIV Storage Systemmanagement software is locally installed or accessible via a remote connection.

You can manage the IBM XIV Storage System using the XIV GUI (graphical userinterface) or XIV CLI (command-line interface; also referred to as XCLI).

For additional assistance and more information on how to obtain, install, and usethe IBM XIV Storage System management software, refer to the IBM XIV StorageSystem Information Center (publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/ibmxiv/r2).

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Chapter 2. Installation

This chapter describes how to install and verify the functionality of the IBMStorage Provider for VMware VASA on an IBM Storage Integration Server.

Extracting and installing the software packageYou can install the IBM Storage Provider for VMware VASA on a compatibleversion of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (for more information, refer to the releasenotes).

Procedure

Perform the following procedure to install the IBM Storage Provider for VMwareVASA.1. Copy the installation package file to a local folder on the Linux server that will

be used as the IBM Storage Integration Server.2. Extract the installation package file ('* ' represents for the build number) :

# tar xvf ibm_vasa_provider-1.1.5-*.tar.gz

The following RPM files are extracted:v nginx-1.2.6-1.el6.ngx.x86_64.rpmv postgresql92-9.2.2-1PGDG.rhel6.x86_64.rpmv postgresql92-contrib-9.2.2-1PGDG.rhel6.x86_64.rpmv postgresql92-libs-9.2.2-1PGDG.rhel6.x86_64.rpmv postgresql92-server-9.2.2-1PGDG.rhel6.x86_64.rpmv uuid-1.6.1-10.el6.x86_64.rpmv ibm_vasa_provider-1.1.5*-x86_64.rpm (product RPM)

3. Go to the extracted directory and then use the rpm -vi *.* command to runand install all the complementary RPM files and product RPM file.

Important: If you choose to install each package separately without using the *.*option, do not install the ibm_vasa_provider-1.1.5*-x86_64.rpm file before all thecomplementary RPM files have been installed.

The IBM Storage Provider service starts automatically after the installation, anda new Linux user named ibmvp is created so that you can use it formanagement operations.

Checking and controlling the IBM Storage Provider serviceAfter the IBM Storage Provider for VMware VASA is installed, you can checkwhether its service runs properly in the background. You can also stop and thenstart the service if needed.


Procedure1. Log in to the Linux command prompt environment as a root user.

Important: Only root users can perform service operations.

2. Enter the following command: service ibm_vasa_provider status. The statusof the Celery and Django services is displayed.

[root@ibm-vasa-provider]# service ibm_vasa_provider statusCelery services are running...Django service is running...

What to do next

If you want to stop the IBM Storage Provider service, use the stop command:

[root@ibm-vasa-provider]# service ibm_vasa_provider stopStopping Django service: [ OK ]Stopping celery services: [ OK ]

To start the service again, use the start command:

[root@ibm-vasa-provider]# service ibm_vasa_provider startStarting celery services: [ OK ]Starting Django service: [ OK ]


Chapter 3. Configuration and management

After the IBM Storage Provider for VMware VASA is installed on the IBM StorageIntegration Server, you can start configuring and managing the server with the CLIutilities that are included in the IBM Storage Provider software package.

Refer to the following tables for information about the required and optionalconfiguration and management tasks.

Table 1. Required configuration tasks in sequential order

Step Required task Refer to

1. Set a password for 'ibmvp' ifnecessary (a root user action; seecross-reference for details), and thenswitch to the 'ibmvp' user.

“Switching to IBM Storage Provider usermode”

2. Add XIV access credentials. “Setting, removing, and listing XIV accesscredentials” on page 8

3. Add at least one server user toallow access by vCenter Server.

“Adding, removing, and listing IBM StorageIntegration Server users” on page 9

4. Add XIV storage systems to bemonitored.

“Adding, removing, and listing connected XIVstorage systems” on page 10

5. Register the server in vCenterServer.

“Registering the IBM VASA Provider inVMware vCenter Server” on page 15

Table 2. Optional configuration tasks

Optional task Refer to

Define storage capabilities (storagepurpose definitions)

“Defining storage capabilities” on page 11

List all detected XIV storage volumes “Listing the available storage volumes” onpage 12

Assign storage capabilities to volumes “Assigning storage capabilities to volumes” onpage 13

Back up or restore a configuration “Backing up and restoring IBM StorageProvider configurations” on page 14

Switching to IBM Storage Provider user modeTo start configuring the IBM Storage Provider for VMware VASA, you must belogged in as the ibmvp user in the Linux command prompt environment.

About this task

ibmvp is a user account that is automatically created after the installation, allowingyou to carry out the IBM Storage Provider CLI-based configuration andmanagement operations.

If needed, you can set the password for accessing the ibmvp user account externally(for example, from a remote computer over SSH), as described in the followingprocedure.


Procedure

To set a password for the ibmvp user:1. Log in to the Linux command prompt environment as a root user.2. Enter passwd ibmvp and then enter the password for the user account:

[root]# passwd ibmvpChanging password for user ibmvp.New password: **********Retype new password: **********passwd: all authentication tokens updated successfully.[root]#

What to do next

To switch to the IBM Storage Provider user, enter the su ibmvp command:

[root]# su ibmvp

Setting, removing, and listing XIV access credentialsThe first task after the installation is to set the user account that will be used toconnect to the IBM XIV storage system or systems, which your VMware platformsuse for storage provisioning.

Important:

v The same user account (with the same username and password) must already bepredefined on all the XIV systems that you intend to use. The IBM StorageProvider cannot use more than a single XIV management account. For moreinformation about how to define a user account on the XIV storage system, referto the XIV management tools documentation.

v XIV storage systems can be added (see “Adding, removing, and listingconnected XIV storage systems” on page 10) only after the storage credentialsare set on the server upon which the IBM Storage Provider is installed.

Use the ibmvp_storage_credentials CLI command to set, remove, or display theXIV access credentials for the server upon which the IBM Storage Provider isinstalled. Use the required argument after the command, as specified in thefollowing table.

Note: All command arguments are case-sensitive.

Table 3. Arguments for ibmvp_storage_credentials

Argument Use after ibmvp_storage_credentials to:

set -u -p

or:

set --user --password

Set the username and password for accessing all the relevantXIV storage systems.

For example:

ibmvp_storage_credentials set -u johnxiv -p ***********


Table 3. Arguments for ibmvp_storage_credentials (continued)

Argument Use after ibmvp_storage_credentials to:

remove Delete the existing XIV user account definition from the server.

For example:

ibmvp_storage_credentials remove

Attention: If you already added XIV systems to the server(see “Adding, removing, and listing connected XIV storagesystems” on page 10), deleting the XIV user accountdisconnects all these XIV storage systems.

list Display the username of the existing XIV user accountdefinition.

For example:

ibmvp_storage_credentials listjohnxiv

-h

or --help

Display help information that is relevant toibmvp_storage_credentials.

You can also display help for the set argument if it is typed onthe command line as well.

Adding, removing, and listing IBM Storage Integration Server usersAll user accounts that vCenter Server will use to access the IBM StorageIntegration Server must be individually defined.

You can either define (add) a single user account to be used by all the VMwarevCenter servers that connect to and utilize the IBM Storage Integration Server (see“Registering the IBM VASA Provider in VMware vCenter Server” on page 15), ordefine multiple user accounts to be used separately.

Use the ibmvp_admin_commands CLI command to add, remove, or display these useraccounts. Use the required argument after the command, as specified in thefollowing table.


Table 4. Arguments for ibmvp_admin_commands

Argument Use after ibmvp_admin_commands to:

add_user -n -e -p

or:

add_user --user_name --user_email --user_password

Add the username, email address, and password of a user thatmay access the IBM Storage Integration Server from thevCenter server. You can add more than one user.

For example:

ibmvp_admin_commands add_user -n johnvc -e [email protected] ********

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Table 4. Arguments for ibmvp_admin_commands (continued)

Argument Use after ibmvp_admin_commands to:

change_password -n -p

or:

change_password --user_name --user_password

Change the password of a user account that was alreadyadded. The password that you type for the specified usernameis set as the new password.

For example:

ibmvp_admin_commands change_password -n johnvc -p **********

delete_user -n

or:

delete_user --user_name

Delete a user account from the server.

For example:

ibmvp_admin_commands delete_user -n johnvc

list_users Display the names of currently defined user accounts.

For example:

ibmvp_admin_commands list_usersjohnvczivkalvcpolavc

-h

or --help

Display help information that is relevant toibmvp_admin_commands.

You can also display help for the add_user, change_password, ordelete_user argument if it is typed on the command line aswell.

Adding, removing, and listing connected XIV storage systemsAll IBM XIV storage systems that provide storage resources to your VMwareplatforms must be defined on the IBM Storage Integration Server on which theIBM Storage Provider is installed.

Use the ibmvp_storage_array CLI command to add, remove, or list these XIVstorage systems (referred to in the prompts as XIV arrays). Use the requiredargument after the command, as specified in the following table.



Table 5. Arguments for ibmvp_storage_array

Argument Use after ibmvp_storage_array to:

add -i

or

add --mgmt_ips

Add an XIV storage system specified by an IP address or DNS.

For example:

ibmvp_storage_array add -i 10.100.155.200

Optional: you can define an alias name for the added XIVsystem, by adding -a or --alias tothe command.

For example:

ibmvp_storage_array add -i 10.100.155.200 -a mystorage1

Note: If you choose not to define an alias, the alias name thatis already defined (if one was defined) on the XIV system sideis automatically assigned as the alias name.

remove -a

or

remove --alias

Remove an XIV storage system specified by its alias name(alias that was given by you or was automatically assigned).

For example:

ibmvp_storage_array remove -a mystorage1

list List the names of all the XIV systems that are currently defined(systems that were added and not removed).

For example:

ibmvp_storage_array listmystorage1mystorage2

-h

or --help

Display help information that is relevant toibmvp_storage_array.

You can also display help for the add or remove argument if it istyped on the command line as well.

Defining storage capabilitiesBased on your virtual environment requirements, you can define custom namesand descriptions, referred to as storage capabilities, which you can later assign todifferent storage volumes that are used for different purposes.

This allows virtual entities that are using these volumes to inherit the customnames and descriptions.

Use the ibmvp_capabilities CLI command to define, update, delete, or list thesecustom names and descriptions. Use the required argument after the command, asspecified in the following table.



Table 6. Arguments for ibmvp_capabilities

Argument Use after ibmvp_capabilities to:

define -c -d

or:

define --capability --description

Define the name and description of a storage capability thatcan be assigned to volumes.

For example:

ibmvp_capabilities define -c Mars -d Mars application volumes

update -c -d

or:

update --capability --description

Update the description of an already defined storage capabilitythat can be assigned to volumes.

For example:

ibmvp_capabilities update -c Mars -d Mars mission volumes

delete -c

or:

delete --capability

Delete a storage capability.

For example:

ibmvp_capabilities delete -c Mars

list Display the names of all currently defines storage capabilities.

For example:

ibmvp_capabilities listMars1Mars2Mars3

-h

or --help

Display help information that is relevant toibmvp_capabilities.

You can also display help for the define, update, or deleteargument if it is typed on the command line as well.

Listing the available storage volumesYou can display a list of all the volumes that are available on the XIV storagesystems that were added to the IBM Storage Integration Server.

Use the ibmvp_volume list CLI command to display a list that includes thefollowing details for each storage volume:v Volume name – Name of the volume.v Pool name – Name of the storage pool that contains the volume.v Array alias – Alias name of the XIV system (array) on which the volume resides.v Array identifier – Model and serial number of the XIV system on which the

volume resides.v Management IP Addresses – IP address or IP addresses that are used to access

and manage the XIV system on which the volume resides. A domain namespacemight appear instead of an IP address.

v Storage capability – Name of the storage capability that was assigned to thevolume. Displayed only if a storage capability (see “Defining storagecapabilities” on page 11) was assigned to the volume (see “Assigning storagecapabilities to volumes” on page 13).


For example:

ibmvp_volume list

Volume Name Pool Name Array Alias Array Identifier Managememt IP Addresses Storage Capability----------- --------- ----------- ---------------- ----------------------- ------------------vmdata Pool_A xiv_north 2810-A14-MN00010 10.100.155.200 Mars1vmdatabackup Pool_B xiv_north 2810-A14-MN00010 10.100.155.200 Mars1vmcontroldata Pool_B xiv_north 2810-A14-MN00010 10.100.155.200vmdata Pool_A xiv_south 2810-A14-MN00011 10.100.155.202 Mars2vmdatabackup Pool_A xiv_south 2810-A14-MN00011 10.100.155.202 Mars2

If you want to display only the volumes that belong to a certain storage pool, add-p or --pool to the command. For example:

ibmvp_volume list -p Pool_A

Volume Name Pool Name Array Alias Array Identifier Managememt IP Addresses Storage Capability----------- --------- ----------- ---------------- ----------------------- ------------------vmdata Pool_A xiv_north 2810-A14-MN00010 10.100.155.200 Mars1vmdata Pool_A xiv_south 2810-A14-MN00011 10.100.155.202 Mars2vmdatabackup Pool_A xiv_south 2810-A14-MN00011 10.100.155.202 Mars2

If you want to display only the volumes that reside on a certain XIV array, add -a or --alias to the command. For example:

ibmvp_volume list -a xiv_north

Volume Name Pool Name Array Alias Array Identifier Managememt IP Addresses Storage Capability----------- --------- ----------- ---------------- ----------------------- ------------------vmdata Pool_A xiv_north 2810-A14-MN00010 10.100.155.200 Mars1vmdatabackup Pool_B xiv_north 2810-A14-MN00010 10.100.155.200 Mars1vmcontroldata Pool_B xiv_north 2810-A14-MN00010 10.100.155.200

If you want to display only the volumes that were associated with a certain storagecapability, add -c or --capability to thecommand. For example:

ibmvp_volume list -c Mars2

Volume Name Pool Name Array Alias Array Identifier Managememt IP Addresses Storage Capability----------- --------- ----------- ---------------- ----------------------- ------------------vmdata Pool_A xiv_south 2810-A14-MN00011 10.100.155.202 Mars2vmdatabackup Pool_A xiv_south 2810-A14-MN00011 10.100.155.202 Mars2

Assigning storage capabilities to volumesAfter you have defined custom storage capabilities, you can assign thesecapabilities to different storage volumes that are used for different purposes.

You can assign any defined storage capability (see “Defining storage capabilities”on page 11) to any available volume (“Listing the available storage volumes” onpage 12) to which no capability is currently assigned.

Use the ibmvp_volume capability CLI command to assign or unassign a storagecapability. Use the required argument after the command, as specified in thefollowing table.



Table 7. Arguments for ibmvp_volume capability

Argument Use after ibmvp_volume to:

add -c -a -v

or:

add --capability --array --volume

Assign the specified storage capability to the specified volumein the specified array.

For example:

ibmvp_volume capability add -c Mars1 -a xiv_north-v vmcontroldata

remove -c -a -v

or:

remove --capability --array --volume

Unassign the specified storage capability from the specifiedvolume in the specified array.

For example:

ibmvp_volume capability remove -c Mars1 -a xiv_north-v vmcontroldata

-h

or --help

Display help information that is relevant to ibmvp_volumecapability.

You can also display help for the add or remove argument if it istyped on the command line as well.

Backing up and restoring IBM Storage Provider configurationsAt any point, you can back up the current IBM Storage Provider configuration andsave it to a file, or load a saved configuration from a file.

Use the ibmvp_configuration CLI command to save the existing configuration, orload a saved configuration that will replace the existing one. Use the requiredargument after the command, as specified in the following table.


Attention:

v Before using the restore option, the IBM Storage Provider service must bestopped as explained in “Checking and controlling the IBM Storage Providerservice” on page 5. Start the service again after the configuration has beenloaded.

v The restore should be used only with a freshly installed IBM Storage Providerthat has not yet been configured.

Table 8. Arguments for ibmvp_configuration

Argument Use after ibmvp_configuration to:

backup -f

or:

backup --file

Save the current IBM Storage Provider configuration to thespecified file.

For example:

backup -f configbackup


Table 8. Arguments for ibmvp_configuration (continued)

Argument Use after ibmvp_configuration to:

restore -f

or:

restore --file

Load a configuration from the specified file.

Attention: See the notes above this table.

For example:

restore -f configbackup

-h

or --help

Display help information that is relevant to ibmvp_volumecapability.

You can also display help for the backup or restore argument ifit is typed on the command line as well.

Registering the IBM VASA Provider in VMware vCenter ServerAfter the IBM Storage Provider for VMware VASA is installed and configured, youneed to register the IBM Storage Integration Server as the IBM VASA Providerserver in VMware vCenter Server.

Procedure

To register the IBM VASA Provider server in VMware vCenter Server, complete thefollowing steps.1. In vSphere Client, go to Administration > Storage Providers.2. Click Add.


The Add Vendor Provider dialog box is displayed.

Note: In the following figure, "ibm-vasa-provider" stands for the IP address ordomain namespace of the IBM Storage Integration Server (the Linux server uponwhich the IBM Storage Provider for VMware VASA is installed).

Figure 2. vSphere Client – Storage Providers list


3. Enter the name, URL (web address), and pre-configured username andpassword for accessing the IBM Storage Integration Server (upon which theIBM Storage Provider for VMware VASA is installed). The web address shouldbe entered in the ip:port format, specifying the relevant IP address and portnumber of the IBM Storage Integration Server: https://[ibm-vasa-provider IPaddress]:8443/services/vasa1

4. Click OK. A security alert dialog box is displayed.

5. Click Yes to accept the certificate. The IBM Storage Integration Server is addedto vCenter Server.

Note: The certificate provides improved security by adding server authentication.

Figure 3. Add Vendor Provider dialog box

Figure 4. vCenter certificate thumbprint dialog box


Figure 5. Supported Vendor list displaying the IBM VASA Provider


Chapter 4. Troubleshooting

This chapter can help you detect and solve problems that you might encounterwhen using the IBM Storage Provider for VMware VASA.

Note: For up-to-date information about known issues and possible workarounds,refer to the latest release notes.

Checking the log filesThe IBM Storage Provider for VMware VASA maintains two log files that recordmonitoring information.

You can find the following log files in the opt/ibm/ibm_vasa_provider/log/directory:v hsgsvr.log – Records events regarding the collection of information from the

monitored XIV systems.v vasa1.log – Records events regarding the communication between the IBM

Storage Integration Server (upon which the IBM Storage Provider is running)and the connected vCenter servers.

Checking and modifying the main configuration fileThe vasa_config.ini configuration file stores configuration settings that you canchange manually if needed.

The file is located in the opt/ibm/ibm_vasa_provider/conf.d/ directory and youcan view or edit its contents with any standard text editor.

Important: After modifying the vasa_config.ini configuration file, you mustrestart (stop and then start) the IBM Storage Provider service (see “Checking andcontrolling the IBM Storage Provider service” on page 5).

The vasa_config.ini configuration file contains the following parameters:v populate_arrays_and_events – The time interval in minutes between each

update of information (changes and events) received from each monitored XIVsystem. The default value is 15.

v populate_vasa_events_and_alarms – The time interval in minutes between eachoperation of filtering relevant events for each connected vCenter server. Thedefault value is 2.

v Debug – Controls the debugging mode. By default, this mode is disabled (set to'False'). Do not change the value of this parameter unless you are specificallyrequested to do so by IBM Support. If you are requested to activate this mode,change the parameter value to 'True', but use this mode only for up to 24 hours.


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Index

Aaccess to XIV 8add storage provider 15add user 9add XIV array 10admin commands 9array alias 12assign capability 13

Bbackup 14

Ccheck service 6compatibility 2concept diagram 2config.ini 19configuration 7configuration backup 14custom capabilities 11

Ddebug mode 19define capability 11delete capability 11detect problems 19display storage credentials 8download site 3

FFix Central 3

Hhsgsvr.log 19

Iinstall on server 5installation package 5interval 19

Llist capabilities 11list users 9list volumes 12list XIV arrays 10log files 19

Mmanagement 7manual configuration 19

Ooptional tasks 7overview 1

Rrelease notes 2remove storage credentials 8remove user 9remove XIV array 10required tasks 7requirements 2resolve issues 19restore 14rpm package 5

Ssave configuration 14server users 9service status 6set storage credentials 8start service 6stop service 6storage array commands 10storage credentials 8storage integration server 2storage pool 12

Ttar.gz file 5time interval 19troubleshoot 19

Uunassign capability 13update capability 11users 9

VVASA Provider server 15VASA server 2vasa1.log 19vCenter Server 15vendor providers 15volume name 12vSphere Client 15

Wwhat to do first 7

XXIV credentials 8XIV systems 10


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Chapter 1. IntroductionConcept diagramCompatibility and requirementsDownload siteBefore you proceed

Chapter 2. InstallationExtracting and installing the software packageChecking and controlling the IBM Storage Provider service

Chapter 3. Configuration and managementSwitching to IBM Storage Provider user modeSetting, removing, and listing XIV access credentialsAdding, removing, and listing IBM Storage Integration Server usersAdding, removing, and listing connected XIV storage systemsDefining storage capabilitiesListing the available storage volumesAssigning storage capabilities to volumesBacking up and restoring IBM Storage Provider configurationsRegistering the IBM VASA Provider in VMware vCenter Server

Chapter 4. TroubleshootingChecking the log filesChecking and modifying the main configuration file

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