This section summarizes the steps for configuring Hitachi TrueCopy data replication in a protection group.
Table 1–1 Administration Tasks for Hitachi TrueCopy Data Replication
Task |
Description |
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Perform an initial configuration of the Hitachi TrueCopy software. | ||
Create a protection group that is configured for Hitachi TrueCopy data replication. | ||
Add a device group that is controlled by Hitachi TrueCopy. |
See How to Add a Data Replication Device Group to a Hitachi TrueCopy Protection Group. |
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Add an application resource group to the protection group. |
See How to Add an Application Resource Group to a Hitachi TrueCopy Protection Group. |
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Replicate the protection group configuration to a secondary cluster. |
See How to Replicate the Hitachi TrueCopy Protection Group Configuration to a Secondary Cluster. |
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Test the configured partnership and protection groups to validate the setup. |
Perform a trial switchover or takeover and test some simple failure scenarios. See Chapter 3, Migrating Services That Use Hitachi TrueCopy Data Replication. |
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Activate the protection group. | ||
Check the runtime status of replication. |
See Checking the Runtime Status of Hitachi TrueCopy Data Replication. |
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Detect failure. |
See Detecting Cluster Failure on a System That Uses Hitachi TrueCopy Data Replication. |
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Migrate services by using a switchover. |
See Migrating Services That Use Hitachi TrueCopy Data Replication With a Switchover. |
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Migrate services by using a takeover. |
See Forcing a Takeover on a System That Uses Hitachi TrueCopy Data Replication. |
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Recover data after forcing a takeover. |
See Recovering Services to a Cluster on a System That Uses Hitachi TrueCopy Replication. |
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Detect and recover from a data replication error. |
See Recovering From a Hitachi TrueCopy Data Replication Error. |