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3 Using the Admin Tool to Modify Configuration Settings
This chapter describes the default HP 3PAR Management Plug-in and Recovery Manager Software
for VMware vSphere configuration, as well as how to edit configuration settings using the
RMVMware Admin Tool.
Overview
HP 3PAR Management Plug-in and Recovery Manager Software for VMware vSphere is provided
with default configuration settings that are compatible with most environments. However, it is
recommended that you verify the default parameters and make appropriate changes as necessary.
RMVMware Admin Tool, a Graphical User Interface (GUI), is provided for making configuration
changes.
The RMVMware Admin Tool
The RMVMware Admin Tool is used to configure HP 3PAR Management Plug-in and Recovery
Manager Software for VMware vSphere, configure VASA, set the storage system credentials, and
configure Host Explorer for VMware.
NOTE:
To use the RMVMware Admin Tool, you must have Administrator privileges. If you are
using Windows 2008, and have User Account Control activated, you need right click the
RMVMware Admin Tool and launch it using the Run as Administrator option.
To access the RMVMware Admin Tool click Start
→All Programs→HP 3PAR→HP 3PAR Management
Plug-in and Recovery Manager for VMware vSphere Admin Tool.
The configuration options are accessed through the following tabs, which are discussed further in
the proceeding sections:
•
vCenter Plug-in -- Configures the RMV plug-in for the vCenter Server.
•
Host Explorer -- Configures the Host Explorer to retrieve appropriate ESX host information from
the vCenter Server.
•
VASA -- Configure VASA functionality and HP 3PAR StoreServ Storage system mapping.
•
Storage System Credentials -- Configures the credential information for access to storage
systems.
vCenter Plug-in Tab
The vCenter Plug-in tab allows you to edit HP 3PAR Management Plug-in parameters for optimal
use in your environment (
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