I currently use VM guests for my DR in a "warm" standby capacity.
They were setup with input from IBM, and as Wanda stated below, no support for
tape libraries. In my experience the library hardware vendor (Quantum) did not
support this either.
We now use Data Domain DDR880's, one in production and one in DR, using the
File device class.
My TSM databases are backed up to the DD880's and replicated to our DR facility
where they are restored to the warm standby VMs. I have tested it several times
with system recovery times being under 30 minutes.
When I was asked to design the solution I engaged my IBM rep who put me in
touch with their SME who told me YES it was fully supported, even the DB backup
to Data Domain and the recovery process that I use.
This was a couple of years ago and realize things change. To this date I have
not had the need for their assistance so I cannot confirm that they actually
will.
My 2 cents.....
-Rick Adamson
904.783.5264
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From: ADSM: Dist Stor Manager [mailto:ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU] On Behalf Of
Prather, Wanda
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2014 6:49 PM
To: ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU
Subject: Re: [ADSM-L] Using a VM for a TSM Server
Technically, TSM server isn't supported under VMWare with any tape *drivers*.
Which means neither physical nor virtual tape.
Statement of support for TSM servers & clients on VMware and HYperV here:
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=663&context=SSGSG7&q1=server+support+vmware&uid=swg21239546&loc=en_US&cs=utf-8&lang=en
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From: ADSM: Dist Stor Manager [mailto:ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU] On Behalf Of
Matthew McGeary
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2014 11:59 AM
To: ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU
Subject: Re: [ADSM-L] Using a VM for a TSM Server
We haven't taken the plunge yet, but I've been looking at this option for
smaller remote sites that only have VMWare. I'd be leery of doing
deduplication on a VM because of the resources required, but other than that I
don't see a reason why a VM would pose any issues. This assumes, of course,
that you're using disk or a VTL rather than tape. Neither IBM or VMWare
support using tape devices for backup from a VM.
Matthew McGeary
Technical Specialist
PotashCorp - Saskatoon
306.933.8921
From: "Plair, Ricky" <rplair AT HEALTHPLAN DOT COM>
To: ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU
Date: 04/22/2014 09:51 AM
Subject: [ADSM-L] Using a VM for a TSM Server
Sent by: "ADSM: Dist Stor Manager" <ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU>
Has anyone every used a VM system for their TSM backup solution?
If so, are there any pros?
I would also like to hear the cons.
Ricky M. Plair
Storage Engineer
HealthPlan Services
Office: 813 289 1000 Ext 2273
Mobile: 757 232 7258
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