Getting Started with the VSA for VMware

Step 1: Review Requirements

• This page assumes you have already installed CommServe software. If not, see Installations.

• Review possible deployment scenarios.

• Refer to the following information to learn more about the requirements and capabilities of the Virtual Server Agent for VMware:

  • System Requirements

  • License Requirements

  • Supported Features

Step 2: Install the Virtual Server Agent

For your computer's operating system, review each of the following topics to get started with the installation.

On Windows

• Prepare the Installation on Windows Computers

  Review general guidelines to prepare for the installation, which include configurations that your computer might need before the installation.

• Preinstallation Checklist for the Virtual Server Agent

  Review agent specific guidelines to prepare for the installation, such as gathering the information that you must provide during the installation.

• Installation Methods

  Select the installation method that is most appropriate for your environment.

On UNIX

• Prepare the Installation on UNIX, Linux, and Macintosh Computers

  Review general guidelines to prepare for the installation, which include configurations that your computer might need before the installation.

• Preinstallation Checklist for the Virtual Server Agent on Linux

  Review agent specific guidelines to prepare for the installation, such as gathering the information that you must provide during the installation.

• Installation Methods

  Select the installation method that is most appropriate for your environment.

Step 3: Prepare for Your First Backup and Restore

1. Open the CommCell Console.

2. Configure a storage device. For more information, see the following:

   • Disk Libraries

   • Tape Libraries

3. Optional: Configure a Storage Policy. See Storage Policy - Getting Started.

4. Create a virtualization client for the VMware vCenter.

5. Modify the default subclient or create a user-defined subclient.

6. Optional: Decide whether to add the following functionality:

   • To be notified of events that require attention, see Alerts and Notifications - Overview.

   • To report and analyze critical data about your CommCell operations, see Reports Overview.

   • To manage security, see User Account and Password Management - Getting Started.

Step 4: Run Your First Backup and Restore

• Back up virtual machines.

• Restore virtual machine data.

Step 5: Where to Go from Here

• For additional configuration options, see Configuration for VMware.

• To configure data retention and data aging for this agent, see Data Aging - Getting Started.