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Data DomainManagement CenterInitial ConfigurationGuideVersion 1.0Backup Recovery Systems DivisionData Domain LLC2421 Mission College Boulevard, Santa Clara, CA 95054866-WE-DDUPE; 408-980-4800November, 2012759-0050-0002 Revision A
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ContentsAbout This Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Related Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Access to Documents at Data Domain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Access Data Domain Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Data Domain Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Overview of the DD Management Center Installation . . . . . . 92 Planning the DD Management Center Environment .11Determining Data Domain System Requirements . . . . . . . . 11Determining VMware Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11VMware Hardware and Software System Requirements . 12Additional VMware Software Applications . . . . . . . . . . 123 Downloading and Installing DD Management Center .15Prerequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Downloading the DD Management Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Performing the DD Management Center Installation . . . . . . 16Installing on a VMware vCenter Server . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Installing on a VMware ESX/ESXi Server. . . . . . . . . . . . 32Data Domain Management Center Initial Configuration Guide3
Power on the DD Management Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40Continuing DD Management Center Configuration. . . . . . . .414Contents
About This GuideThis guide describes the steps to install and configure DataDomain Management Center (DD Management Center) on theVMware platform.Related DocumentsThe following documents provide additional information aboutthe Data Domain Management Center: Data Domain Management Center User Guide Data Domain Management Center Release NotesFor additional information about the Data Domain systems: The Data Domain DD OS software doc set included with yourData Domain system The Data Domain system installation and setup guides for eachof the supported platforms (for example DD880, DD690g, andso forth).Access to Documents at Data DomainThe Documentation page athttps://my.datadomain.com/documentation provides access tothree categories of documents that are related to use of DataDomain products: User guides, under Documentation. Guides for how to integrate Data Domain systems with backupapplications, under Integration Documentation. Matrices that show which components are compatible witheach other, under Compatibility Matrices:Data Domain Management Center Initial Configuration Guide5
Data Domain hardware product numbers Data Domain operating system (DD OS) versions Backup software versions Backup software server and client operating systemversions Hardware driver versionsAccess Data Domain Documents1.Log into the support portal at:https://my.datadomain.com/documentation.2.To view end user documents, click Product Documentationand then perform the following steps:3.4.6a.Select the Data Domain model from the Platform list andclick View.b.On the row for the correct Data Domain ManagementCenter version, click View under Documentation.c.Click the desired title.To view integration-related documents, perform the followingsteps:a.Click Integration Documentation.b.Select a vendor from the Vendor menu.c.Select the desired title from the list and click View.To view compatibility matrices, perform the following steps.a.Click Compatibility Matrices.b.Select the desired title from product menu and click View.About This Guide
ConventionsThe following tables describe the typographical conventions usedin Data Domain guidesTypeface orSymbolUsageExamplesMonospaceCommands, commandoptions, and parametersand computer output.Use the config command tomanage the Data Domainsystem configurationsettings.MonospaceboldCommands the user types atthe command prompt (# ).Enter:# config setupMonospaceitalic boldCommand variables the usertypes at the command prompt(# ).# log view file nameItalicBook titles, and variables.Refer to the DD OS CommandReference Guide for completedescriptions of DD OScommands.Pipe ( ) andcurly braces({})Choose (pipe) between arequired argument (curlybraces) in the CLI.{arg1 arg2}Brackets ([])and ellipses(.)One or more (list withcommas and ellipses)optional (bracket)arguments in the CLI.[arg1, arg2, .]AudienceThis guide is for administrators installing the DD ManagementCenter product.Data Domain Management Center Initial Configuration Guide7
Data Domain SupportTo resolve issues with Data Domain products, contact yourcontracted support provider or visit us online athttps://my.datadomain.com.8About This Guide
1IntroductionOverview of the DD Management CenterInstallationThis chapter describes the hardware and software componentsrequired at your site to perform a successful DD ManagementCenter installation.VMware ComponentsDD Management Center runs on either a dedicated blade on avCenter server or a standalone VMware ESX/ESXi server machine.Configuration of the VMware virtual machine forDD Management Center is performed with the vSphere client GUI.Performing the DD Management Center Installation on page 16describes the vSphere client installation for both types of servers.Data Domain ComponentsThe array of Data Domain systems that will be under theDD Management Center management must be in place andreachable via the network and administrator passwords arerequired for each.The DD Management Center software is downloaded to a localserver reachable from the VMware server where the DDManagement Center installation will reside.About the Download ProcessAfter requesting and registering a copy of the DD ManagementCenter software on the Data Domain Support Web Site(https://my.datadomain.com), you will be provided with an emailcontaining a serial number and a link to download the package,either purchased or evaluation copy, which you will download toData Domain Management Center Initial Configuration Guide9
a local server. This image will be accessed by the VMware serverduring the DD Management Center installation procedure.10Introduction
2 Planning the DD ManagementCenter EnvironmentDetermining Data Domain SystemRequirementsPart of the DD Management Center installation on the VMwareserver requires choosing a deployment type, based on the numberof Data Domain systems to be managed. The three types ofdeployments that can be implemented and their hardwarerequirements are provided in Table 2-1.Table 2-1:Deployment TypesSizeDD SystemsManagedVirtual CPU(vCPU)Memory(GB)VM Disk SizeBase Install Database (GB)Small1 to 251 vCPU240 50Medium1 to 502 vCPU340 100Large1 to 752 vCPU440 200Determining VMware RequirementsVMware requirements include: VMware Hardware and Software System Requirements on page 12 Additional VMware Software Applications on page 12Data Domain Management Center Initial Configuration Guide11
VMware Hardware and Software SystemRequirementsThe VMware hardware and software required to host a DDManagement Center installation can be: the vCenter Management Server installation, whichaccommodates a variety of virtual machines, of which one isthe DD Management Center. The server is where the virtualmachines are configured, provisioned, and managed. one of: ESX server running vSphere 4.1 ESXi server running vSphere 4.1 ESXi server running vSphere 5.0vSphere client, a Windows-based GUI interface which allowsusers to remotely connect to either of the server types above toperform remote management.Storage for the VMware installation can be provided using NAS (Virtual Disks over NFS) SAN (Virtual Disks over VMFS)High Availability RequirementsIf a high availability configuration is required, use the VMwaresoftware option of your choice to implement this.Additional VMware Software ApplicationsThe following VMware software can be used on the VMwareinstallation to help manage the virtual systems.VMware Migration SoftwarevMotion moves a running virtual machine from one physicalserver to another with no impact to end users. Used for serverconsolidation, disaster recovery, and flexibility when maximizingresource efficiency.12Planning the DD Management Center Environment
VMware High Availability SoftwarevSphere HA provides cost-effective high availability for anyapplication running in a virtual machine, regardless of itsoperating system or underlying hardware configuration.VMware Fault Tolerant SoftwarevSphere Fault Tolerance (FT) for virtual machines provides zerodowntime, zero data loss, and continuous availability forapplications, without the cost and complexity of traditionalhardware or software clustering solutions.VMware Backup/Restore SoftwareVM image-based backup: The disk images of the VM are backed up as a whole, forexamples: VMware Data Recovery (VDR), Avamar, etc. Crash-consistent backup in case of restore; both file system andapplication recovery is needed (automatically)Data Domain Management Center Initial Configuration Guide13
14Planning the DD Management Center Environment
3 Downloading and InstallingDD Management CenterThis chapter describes the procedures to download and install theDD Management Center image.PrerequisitesReview the chapter Planning the DD Management Center Environmenton page 11 and ensure the required VMware hardware andsoftware components are in place at your site. The guide alsoincludes descriptions of optional VMware software for backup andreliability that ensures the DD Management Center installation isoperating optimally.Be sure to have the following in place: VMware vCenter or ESX servers and software VMware vSphere client application Sufficient CPU, memory, disk space, and network resourcesDownloading the DD Management CenterThis section describes the procedure to download theDD Management Center .ovf file from the Data Domain SupportWeb Site, which is only used for an initial installation.1.Log into https://my.datadomain.com using your existingPowerlink credentials or register to obtain you Powerlinkcredentials.2.Select Download Software from the options on the left side ofthe Support Portal.Data Domain Management Center Initial Configuration Guide15
3.In the DD Management Center section, select either the ESX orvCenter option.4.Click the Details and Download links.5.Click Register, then select your country from the drop-downmenu and enter your Job Title. An evaluation license will bemailed to you, or if you purchased licenses, they will beemailed to you.6.Click Download, read and accept the EULA to download thesoftware package to your local disk.You can now proceed to installing the DD Management Centerimage on your VMware platform.Performing the DD Management CenterInstallationThis section describes the procedures to install the .ovf file andconfigure settings for DD Management Center.Installation procedures are included for: Installing on a VMware vCenter Server on page 18 Installing on a VMware ESX/ESXi Server on page 32A summary of the factory default settings and those that can beconfigured during the configuration procedure follow:DD Management Center vCenter .ovf InitialConfiguration SettingsTable 3-1:SettingDefaultsNameThe name for the DD Management CenterVirtual Machine.The default name setting is “Data DomainManagement Center.”HostnameProvide a fully-qualified HostnameGateway IP Address Provide the IP address of the gateway server.License Key16Use the key provided in the download email, ifapplicable.Downloading and Installing DD Management Center
DD Management Center vCenter .ovf InitialConfiguration SettingsTable 3-1:SettingDefaultsSerial NumberEnter the serial number provided in thedownload email (either evaluation orpurchased).Note: A valid serial number is required foroperation.When switching from an evaluation to apurchased product, a new serial number isassigned and must be entered.IP allocation policyUse DHCP or Fixed IP address.If fixed, then IP Address, netmask, gatewayDNS ServersThe DNS Primary and Secondary server namesare required. If only a primary is used at yoursite, enter the primary name in the Secondaryfield as well.Mail ServerUse the Mail server address for your siteAdmin EmailUse the Admin Email address for your siteASUP to SupportOn (default) or OffAlerts to SupportOn (default) or OffASUP to AdminOn or Off (default)Alerts to AdminOn or Off (default)AM Email to AdminOn or Off (default)Network Portseth0a—enabled for DHCPeth0b—disabledSSH, HTTP, HTTPSEnabled by defaultASUP and [email protected] EmailRuns daily at 0800ASUPRuns daily at 0600License90 day evaluation for 5 Data Domain systemssysadmin passwordchangemeData Domain Management Center Initial Configuration Guide17
Installing on a VMware vCenter ServerNote: Be sure you have downloaded the DD Management Centerimage, as described in Downloading the DD Management Center onpage 15.1.Open the vSphere client, provide the following, and clickLogin: the IP address or hostname of the VMware vCenter serverwhere DD Management Center will be installed the VMware administrator ID and passwordThe Getting Started information displays.2.18Select File Deploy OVF Templates.Downloading and Installing DD Management Center
3.In the Source window, browse to the location where theDD Management Center .ovf image is stored.4.Select the file, click Open, and then Next to continue.Data Domain Management Center Initial Configuration Guide19
5.20Verify details about the OVF image, then click Next tocontinue.Downloading and Installing DD Management Center
6.In the End User License Agreement window, click Accept andthen Next to continue.Data Domain Management Center Initial Configuration Guide21
7.In the Name and Location window, enter a name, select alocation for the installation, and click Next.The default name is “Data Domain Management Center.”22Downloading and Installing DD Management Center
8.In the Deployment Configuration window, select the type ofdeployment you wish to configure and click Next: Small— for managing 1-25 Data Domain systems Medium—for managing up to 50 Data Domain systems Large—for managing up to 75 Data Domain systemsData Domain Management Center Initial Configuration Guide23
9.24In the Host/Cluster window, select a host or cluster to use forthe DD Management Center installation and click Next.Downloading and Installing DD Management Center
10.In the Datastore window, select the disk where data is to bestored and click Next.Data Domain Management Center Initial Configuration Guide25
11.26In the Disk Format window, choose the disk format type andclick Next. Select the Thin Provisioned format to dynamically allocatestorage capacity. Select the Thick Provisioned format to allocate all capacitynow (recommended).Downloading and Installing DD Management Center
12.In the IP Address Allocation window, choose how the IPaddress is configured, either Fixed or DHCP and click Next.Note: Data Domain does not support the Transient option, as itcan cause problems.If you choose DHCP, continue to Step 13.Data Domain Management Center Initial Configuration Guide27
If you choose Fixed, in the Properties window that follows,enter the:28a.IP addressb.Network maskc.Gateway IP addressd.Primary and Secondary DNS Server addressesDownloading and Installing DD Management Center
13.Provide information about the DD Management Center virtualappliance and click Next. DD Management Center hostname (for example,demo.datadomain.com) Serial numberEnter the evaluation or purchased serial number that wasprovided in the email that was sent. A serial number mustbe entered for the product to manage DD systems. DD Management Center License Keys (optional forevaluation, enter one or more license keys)Data Domain Management Center Initial Configuration Guide29
14.30In the Email Notification area, provide the hostname of themail server that should be used for email notifications andselect what type of notifications to send: Alerts AutosupportDownloading and Installing DD Management Center
15.16.In the Administrative Contact area, provide the email addressof the person who should receive email notifications, select thetypes of notifications to send, and then click Next: Alerts Daily Alert Summary AutosupportReview the configuration summary and click Finish.Note: After the initial installation has completed, you must use theDD Management Center CLI commands for any settings thatrequire a change.The installation procedure cannot be repeated to change settings.Continue with the section Power on the DD Management Center onpage 40.Data Domain Management Center Initial Configuration Guide31
Installing on a VMware ESX/ESXi ServerNote: Be sure you have downloaded the DD Management Centerimage, as described in Downloading the DD Management Center onpage 15.1.32Open the vSphere client and provide the following and clickLogin: the IP address or hostname of the VMware ESX or ESXiserver where DD Management Center will be installed the administrator ID and password2.Select File Deploy OVF Templates.3.In the Source window, browse to location where theDD Management Center .ovf image is stored, select the file,click Open, and then click Next to continue.Downloading and Installing DD Management Center
4.Verify details about the OVF image, then click Next tocontinue.Data Domain Management Center Initial Configuration Guide33
5.34In the End User License Agreement window, click Accept andthen Next to continue.Downloading and Installing DD Management Center
6.In the Name and Location window, optionally enter a name,select a location for the installation, and click Next.The default name is “Data Domain Management Center.”Data Domain Management Center Initial Configuration Guide35
7.36In the Deployment Configuration window, select the type ofdeployment you will configure and click Next: Small— for managing 1-25 Data Domain systems Medium—for managing up to 50 Data Domain systems Large—for managing up to 75 Data Domain systemsDownloading and Installing DD Management Center
8.In the Host/Cluster window, select a host or cluster to use forthe DD Management Center installation and click Next.Data Domain Management Center Initial Configuration Guide37
9.38In the Datastore window, select the disk where data is to bestored and click Next.Downloading and Installing DD Management Center
10.In the Disk Format window, choose the disk format type andclick Next. Select the Thin Provisioned format to dynamically allocatestorage capacity. Select the Thick Provisioned format to allocate all capacitynow (recommended).Data Domain Management Center Initial Configuration Guide39
11.Verify the configuration summary and click Finish.After the initial installation has completed, you must use theDD Management Center CLI commands to change any settings.Note:The installation procedure cannot be repeated to change settings.Continue with the section Power on the DD Management Center onpage 40.Power on the DD Management CenterIf the installation is successful, you should be able to power on theDD Management Center virtual machine and log into the system.401.Open the vSphere client and navigate to the location whereyou configured the DD Management Center.2.Right-click on the instance and select Power On.3.Optionally, right-click and select Console to view the boot andinitialization process. After a successful bootup completes, aDownloading and Installing DD Management Center
CLI prompt displays. You can log in as sysadmin with theinitial password “changeme.”Note: While the CLI can be used to log in to DD ManagementCenter and perform some operations (see “Appendix BCommand-Line Interface” in the Data Domain ManagementCenter User Guide), the preferred interface for working withDD Management Center is using the GUI, as described in theData Domain Management Center User Guide.Continuing DD Management CenterConfigurationYou have just completed the basic DD Management Centerconfiguration and are ready to use the DD Management Center.Continue to the Data Domain Management Center User Guide formore information on logging in and working with the product.The basic configuration allows the DD Management Centerto be started up, but many more settings may need to beconfigured to fully integrate DD Management Center into yoursite. You may need to add licenses for additional DD systems,configure network settings and routing tables, set the timezoneconfiguration, and provide access for users. All this information isdescribed in Chapter 5, “Performing Advanced Configuration” inthe Data Domain Management Center User Guide.Note:Data Domain Management Center Initial Configuration Guide41
42Downloading and Installing DD Management Center
DD Management Center is performed with the vSphere client GUI. Performing the DD Management Center Installation on page16 describes the vSphere client installation for both types of servers. Dat a Do ma in Co mp o nent s The array of Data Domain systems that will be under the DD Management Center management must be in place andFile Size: 4MB
