HPE Nonstop Compute BackBox Administration

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HPE Nonstop Compute BackBox Administration

HT2K8S

Course ID	HT2K8S
Duration	3 days
Format	ILT/VILT
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Course ID	HT2K8S
Duration	3 days
Format	ILT/VILT
Contact us to register
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Overview

This course offers in-depth training on the HPE Nonstop BackBox and Virtual Tape Controller (VTC) solution. It covers the Windows-based BackPak software alongside the BackBox for HPE Nonstop Compute host components, with a focus on integration across various storage targets, including Quest QoreStor. Participants will gain a solid understanding of the DSM tape catalog (DSM/TC) and Mediacom, including their functionality and practical usage.

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Audience

This course is ideal for HPE Nonstop Compute system administrators, backup specialists, and technical support staff.

Prerequisites

Before attending this course, you should have:

A solid understanding of general computer systems and HPE Nonstop Compute server environments
Basic knowledge of the Windows Server operating system
Prior experience with backup and restore procedures on HPE Nonstop Compute servers

Course objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Explain the HPE Nonstop BackBox VTC infrastructure
Install and configure the HPE Nonstop BackBox host software
Set up the BackPak software on Windows platforms
Configure the DSM Tape Catalog (DSM/TC)
Create and manage data stores, volume groups, and volumes
Configure Mediacom for media management
Run backups, validate backup integrity, and perform restores based on verified backups

Course outline

Module 1: Course Introduction	Course objectives Course schedule
Module 2: HPE Nonstop BackBox Overview	Overview of HPE Nonstop BackBox HPE NonstopBackBox terminology HPE Nonstop BackBox solution overview Lab: First access Lab: Creating a Windows file share
Module 3: BackBox Host and Client Software Installation	Location of the host and client software installables Installation process of the host software on the HPE Nonstop Compute server Install the BackPak UI on a remote computer Lab: Install BackBox UI
Module 4: Mediacom Configuration for BackBox	Understand what DSM/TC is—and does Configure DSM/TC for use with HPE Nonstop BackBox Mediacom commands to set-up DSM/TC Lab: Mediacom configuration
Module 5: VTC Embedded QoreStor	Introducing VTC embedded QoreStor VTC + QoreStor capable architecture Adding virtual tape drives QoreStor VM configuration Creating QoreStor data stores Lab: Adding a virtual tape device
Module 6: Creating Datastores, Volume Groups, and Volumes	About data stores, volume groups, and volumes Understanding backup targets Adding Windows vs. QoreStor data stores Creating volume groups Populating volume groups with virtual tape volumes Lab: Adding data stores Lab: Creating volume groups Lab: Creating volumes
Module 7: Performing Backups and Restores	The Mediacom INFO MEDIADEFS command Performing a backup What happens in the HPE Nonstop Compute system during backup Verifying backup media Restoring from backup What happens in the HPE Nonstop Compute system during restore Lab: Backup, verification, and restore

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