D-PVM-OE-01 Exam Dumps - EMC Storage Administrator Questions and Answers

Step by Step Comprehensive Detailed Explanation:

The Dell VSI (Virtual Storage Integrator) vSphere plug-in is a tool that integrates Dell storage management capabilities into the VMware vSphere environment. It allows administrators to manage storage directly from the vSphere client. Within the "Configure Storage" section of the VSI plug-in, you can manage:  

Snapshots:The plug-in allows you to create, delete, and restore snapshots of virtual machines' storage volumes. This provides a convenient way to protect data and revert to previous states if needed.

Why other options are incorrect:

A. Remote replication:While PowerMax supports remote replication (SRDF), this is typically managed through Unisphere or Solutions Enabler, not the VSI plug-in.  

B. Port flags:Port configurations are usually handled through Unisphere or Solutions Enabler.

C. Access control:Access control and security settings are typically managed through Unisphere or other security tools.

References and documents of Dell's public documentation for PowerMax Operate v.2:

Dell PowerMax and VMware vSphere Configuration Guide:This guide provides detailed information about the Dell VSI vSphere plug-in and its functionalities, including snapshot management. You can find this document on the Dell Support website by searching for "PowerMax and VMware vSphere Configuration Guide."

Dell VSI for VMware vSphere User Guide:This guide specifically focuses on the VSI plug-in and its features, including storage configuration options.

Here's the correct sequence of steps along with explanations:

Correct Order:

Select Data Protection > Device Groups from the navigation pane.

Why:This is the starting point within Unisphere for PowerMax. You need to navigate to the section where device groups are managed and where TimeFinder operations are initiated.

Select a PowerMax array.

Why:In an environment with multiple PowerMax arrays, you must specify the array on which you want to create the clone copy sessions.

Select a group and click Create Pairs.

Why:You are selecting the specific device group that will be the source for the clone operation and choosing the "Create Pairs" action to initiate the clone session creation process. This implies you are creating a clone from an existing group of devices.

Select a source type and a target type.

Why:This step defines the characteristics of the source and target devices for the clone session. This could involve selecting from different storage groups, specifying thin or thick provisioning, or other relevant settings. Note that in a clone context, the "target type" often refers to how the clone will be linked to the source (e.g., a full copy or a linked target).

Click Run Now to run the operation.

Why:After configuring all the settings for the clone session, this action triggers the actual creation of the clone pairs based on the selected source and target types and other parameters.

Click the TimeFinder Clone tab to view the list of clones.

Why:Once the operation has been initiated, this is how you would verify that the clone sessions were created successfully and monitor their status.

Select Data Protection > Device Groups from the navigation pane.

Select a PowerMax array.

Select a group and click Create Pairs.

Select a source type and a target type.

Click Run Now to run the operation.

Click the TimeFinder Clone tab to view the list of clones.

Set up the migration environment to migrate applications from the source array to the target array.

Examine the specific storage for the applications on the source array and automatically provision equivalent storage on the target array.

Initiate data synchronization from the source to the target and cutover to make source array paths inactive so target array services all host I/O.

Commit the necessary changes after the source to target data synchronization is complete and all application data has been migrated to the target.

Remove the configured array-to-array connectivity for the data migration pathway on both storage arrays.

Correct Order:

Set up the migration environment to migrate applications from the source array to the target array.

Why:This is the initial setup phase, where you configure the necessary settings on both the source and target arrays to enable the migration. This involves actions like:

Verifying compatibility between the source and target arrays.

Ensuring that the required licenses are in place (e.g., NDM license).

Configuring network connectivity (FC or iSCSI) for data transfer between the arrays.

Examine the specific storage for the applications on the source array and automatically provision equivalent storage on the target array.

Why:Before migrating data, you need to ensure that the target array has the appropriate storage capacity and configuration to host the applications.

How:NDM can often automatically provision equivalent storage on the target based on the source configuration. This includes creating storage groups, volumes, and masking views that mirror the source.

Initiate data synchronization from the source to the target and cutover to make source array paths inactive so target array services all host I/O.

Why:This is the core of the migration process. Data is copied from the source to the target while the application continues to run. Cutover is the final step where I/O is redirected to the target array.

How:

Synchronization:Data is copied in the background.

Cutover:Once synchronization is complete, a brief cutover is performed. In a well-planned NDM, this cutover is designed to be within the I/O timeout limits of most applications.

Commit the necessary changes after the source to target data synchronization is complete and all application data has been migrated to the target.

Why:This step finalizes the migration and makes it permanent.

What it involves:The migration session is acknowledged and the configuration is finalized on the target array.

Remove the configured array-to-array connectivity for the data migration pathway on both storage arrays.

Why:After the migration is complete, the temporary connections used for data transfer between the arrays should be removed to free up resources and maintain a clean configuration.

What it involves:This typically means removing the FC zones or iSCSI settings that were configured specifically for the NDM process.