Abstract
This IBM® Redbooks® publication describes the configuration, implementation, and best practices for using the IBM FlashSystem® family of storage products in VMware environments.
The topics in this book cover planning, configuration, operations, and recommended practices for integrating IBM FlashSystem storage systems with VMware technologies and management frameworks, including:
- IBM Storage Virtualize plug-in for VMware vSphere
- VMware vSphere APIs for Storage Awareness (VASA)
- VMware vSphere APIs for Array Integration (VAAI)
- VMware Live Recovery (formerly VMware Site Recovery Manager (SRM))
- VMware vSphere Metro Storage Cluster (vMSC)
- Embedded VASA Provider for VMware vSphere Virtual Volumes (vVols)
This book is intended for presales consultants, solution architects, storage administrators, VMware administrators, IBM Business Partners, and IBM clients who plan to deploy IBM FlashSystem storage systems in virtualized data center environments based on VMware vSphere.
This publication has been fully revised to include the latest advancements in Storage Virtualize 9.1.3.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 2. Host and storage connectivity
Chapter 3. VMware vSphere storage configurations
Chapter 4. Preparing for disaster recovery
Chapter 5. Embedded VASA Provider for VMware Virtual Volumes (vVols)
Chapter 6. IBM Storage Virtualize Plugin for vSphere
Chapter 7. IBM Storage Insights
Chapter 8. Integrating with VMware by using IBM Spectrum Connect
Chapter 9. Troubleshooting
Appendix A. Automation using PowerShell modules
Special Notices
The material included in this document is in DRAFT form and is provided 'as is' without warranty of any kind. IBM is not responsible for the accuracy or completeness of the material, and may update the document at any time. The final, published document may not include any, or all, of the material included herein. Client assumes all risks associated with Client's use of this document.