SIMPANA TRAINING

Topic: CommVault Training (SIMPANA)

Learning Objectives

§ Configuration and management of CommCell Console access with appropriate permissions so users can perform authorized tasks

§ Configuration of library and media options and data paths for secure and optimum use.

§ Data retention configuration and rules for efficient mgmt. of data.

§ Creation, configuration, and association of policies for mgmt. of data storage, job schedules, data source (sub clients) and media

Who is this course for?

§ System Administrators responsible for the day to day management of a CommVault environment

§ Present possible solutions

§ Reach a consensus

CommVault Implementation and Maintenance

Module 1:

§ Installing Simpana Software

§ Understanding Installation Options and Requirements

§ Sizing, Locating and Installing Components

§ Installation Methods and Best Practices

§ Common Installation Problems and Solutions

Module 2: § Advanced Configurations

§ Configuring Encryption

§ Advanced Stream Management and Library Configuration

§ Advanced Retention Design

§ Advanced Media Management Handling

Module 3: § Maintaining a CommCell Environment

§ Understanding the Simpana Software Update Process

§ Configuring / Managing Simpana Software and Update Caches

§ Understanding and Using CommVault Troubleshooting Tools

§ Troubleshooting Methodology

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Introducing Simpana Version 10

CommVault Systems, Inc. Simpana

§ Analyze, back up and recover, replicate, archive, and search data and information across your enterprise across any storage devices—from data centers to desktops to laptops and in the Ccloud

§ Enables policy-based automation, while integrated role-based access ensures secure management

SOME KEY FEATURES

§ Deduplication: Identifies and eliminates duplicate

§ Virtualization: protects all of your VMS in a short period of time & unifies the data protection of physical and virtual Envmts

§ Snapshot Management: uses IntelliSnap technology to automate the creation of application across a multi-vendor storage environment

§ Reports: Manage and report operations centrally across multiple instances and across geographically distributed environment

Cloud and Managed Backups: Simpana software is optimized for cloud-based service delivery, incorporating industry-leading capabilities.

Installation:

Simpana Components in a CommCell Environment

CommServer

§ This component creates a SQL database that communicates with all clients and coordinates all operations within the CommCell environment, such as backups, restores, copies, and media management operations. Install the CommServe component on a

Linux computer.

§ Along with the CommServe software, the following components are automatically installed:

CommCell Console

§ The console is a GUI that allows you to control and manage CommCell operations.

§ File System >>Enables the backup and restore of files and folders

§ Web Server and Web Console >>the Web Server component is installed along with the Web Console component. The Web Console is a web-based application that allows end-users manage their

Media Agent:

§ Manages the transmission of data between clients and backup media

Agent

§ Agents allow you to protect file systems, applications, and databases on a client computer

Installation Methods

§ Remote Installation

§ Interactive Installation

Remote Installation

§ validate client comp entry in GUI

§ Validate Commvlt-pkg version Installed On (update status colmn)

step2

§ If older version is installed

§ Release the License of Client Comp > Delete (Delete & erase and reuse media)

from GUI

§ IF no Registry of Client Comp > Skip this Step

Step3

§ Access the root in Linux machine

§ Validate Nic Config; Media Agent & Backup Vlan & Cvpings

§ verify rpm pkg; Make copy of CommVaultRegistry; Remove old registry

§ Resize Simpana to 3GB & SCP pkg v.^10 [CommVault10_Linux.tar] from

repositories to $SERVER:/opt/simpana

§ Kill all the running processes & Un-Tar the installation file & remove the trd pkg

§ Reinstall new pkg. /cvpkgadd

IMPLIMENTATION STEPS COMMANDLINE

§) cd /etc/ && cp -r /etc/CommVaultRegistry /etc/CommVaultRegistry.gone && rm -

rf /etc/CommVaultRegistry

§ 2) rpm -qa | grep Commvault && rpm -e Commvault-9.8a-4.x86_64 && cd

/opt/simpana && rm -rf pkg simpana

§ 3) df -h |grep simpana | ps -ef | grep simpana && kill -9 ***

§ 4) /sbin/lvresize -L 3096M /dev/optvg/fs_opt_simpana && /sbin/resize2fs

/dev/optvg/fs_opt_simpana

§ 5) scp -r CommVault10_Linux.tar /opt/simpana && ps -ef | grep simpana & kill

-9

6) tar -vxf CommVault10_Linux.tar && rm -

rf CommVault*.tar && cd pkg && ./cvpkgadd

SIMPANA INSTALL PROCESS LINKs

Repositories:

Repositories\repos-methods.:

/opt/sysadmin /CommVault-Pkgs /CommVault10_Linux.tar

GUI LINKS

kdc3comsvr04/console/

mdccofcomsrv01/console/

pdccomsrv01/console/

vdccofcomsrv01/console/

Common Installation Problems and Solutions

A. Wrong nic config

B. Wrong backup IPS

C. Wrong MediaAgent

D. Connectivity/Network

E. Cvping

F. Firewall

G. Operational Window

H. Corrupt Install

I. Wrong CommServer/double pointing in 2 diff CommServers

J. Simpana 2gb Instead of 3GB

K. Closed ports {8400 ; 8402}/ firewall

Resolutions

§ Validate backup nic and do cvping

§ 10.69.179.1 gateway

§ Validate firewall

-ps -ef | grep –i simpana* & ps -ef | grep simpana | awk '{print $2 }' | xargs kill

#(good)

§ validate: simpana status

§ Validate corrupt install: cd /etc/Galaxy/Instance001/CommServe &&

cat .properties

§Validate log files : var/log/simpana/Log_Files

§dmesg | grep eth

§ netstat -r -n # finding router

§ ping -cl 10.69.179.1 # ping route {gateway}

§ Validate slaves : ifconfig -a | grep -1 SLAVE

§ ifconfig -a | grep eth

§ eth0 Link encap:Ethernet HWaddr A0:D3:C1:F9:82:04

§ eth1 Link encap:Ethernet HWaddr A0:D3:C1:F9:82:05

§ eth2 Link encap:Ethernet HWaddr A0:D3:C1:F9:82:06

§ eth3 Link encap:Ethernet HWaddr A0:D3:C1:F9:82:07

§ eth4 Link encap:Ethernet HWaddr A0:D3:C1:F7:94:AC

§ eth5 Link encap:Ethernet HWaddr A0:D3:C1:F7:94:AD

§ eth6 Link encap:Ethernet HWaddr A0:D3:C1:F7:94:AE

§ eth7 Link encap:Ethernet HWaddr A0:D3:C1:F7:94:AF

§ ethtool eth4

Validate CO#

§ validate that CO# is in Implementation

§ CO# has all approvals {nothing is pending}

§. Enter the actual start time before doing any other work

§. Close HPSM and configure the backups

Validate CO#

§. Validate that CO# is in Implementation

§. CO# has all approvals {nothing is pending}

§. Enter the actual start time before doing any other work

§. Close HPSM and configure the backups

Validate server exist in GUI

§ Launch the GUI (VDC FOR THIS TRAINING )

§ Then search for the server name Ctrl + F (jab0055v3c)

§ If not >> then proceed to the next slide

§ Cvd port on client 8400

§ Overrides client name

§ Select next, next

Updated CommVault Method

Server registration

Select view

§ Refresh § configure default sub-client name

§ Add storage rem what machine type as well (prod/nonprod) § Select allow multiple data

§ Back up the server § select properties § select advance § select job configuration

§ Configure the server IP and media IPs §` Select finish

§ Push the firewall

THEN SELECT FINISH § push the firewall § confirm the firewall

§ Push the Firewall file to the client

§ Right click on the client name in the nave pane

§ Select all tasks

§ Select Push Firewall Configuration

§ Validate that you can see a successful push in the Event Viewer Window

B) Check Readiness

§ Right click on the client name in the nave pane

§ Select all tasks

§ Select Check Readiness

§ If you get as successful box you are done

Get your first complete full back up

§ Expand the client tree in to where you see File System

defaultBacupSet

§ Click on default BacupSet and then in the window that appears {right click}

on the default icon

§ Select back up

§ Select full backup

§ Select ok

§ Ensure that the backup hits 100% in the event viewer window

When your job shows up in the job controller window you will need to:

a. Right click on your job

b. Click on detail…

c. Click the General Button

d. In the description type:

Add client to the applicable schedule polices

§ In the nave pane select Polices

§ Schedule Polices

§ Select the applicable based on prod or non-prod

§ Got to Associations tab

§ Go to edit tab

§ Find your client name and expand the tree all the way down and select default

Closing the change Order

§ Operational Doc >go to

§ Post implementation

§ Validate > Actual Start: (24 HR Clock)/

§ Enter > Actual End: (24 HR Clock) {time u finished doing backup}

Validation Results: successful

Steps

§Post Implementation Notes> edit it to successful {if backups are

done successfully

§ Validate the deadline: (24hr Clock date {11/20/14 12:30:00})

§ Save the changes

§ Next Face

§ Closure Comments > Edit {successful}

§ . Save changes again

§. Close HPSM

§. REFRESH IT TO MAKE SURE THE CHANGE IS CLOSED!!!