Environment Setup

Post Deployment Setup

After successful deployment and hardware configuration, configure the environment within the software. This section covers essential tasks for making the DR environment fully operational.

Licensing

Retrieve and install the Superna Disaster Recovery Edition license keys:

1. Login to Superna Support Desk

   Access the Superna Support Desk at https://support.superna.net

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   Ensure a valid support account is logged in to access the license key download dialog box.

2. Submit License Request

   Enter the Appliance ID and Transaction Token as provided in the license email.

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   The Appliance ID and Transaction Token must be entered exactly as shown on the license email, with all dashes and without any leading or trailing spaces.

   Example: EMC-xxx-xxx-xxx-xxx

3. Download License File

   Download the provided zipped license file.

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   Do not unzip the license file; the .zip file will be uploaded in the next step.

4. Upload License File

   • Navigate to License Management > Manage Licenses > Browse in the Eyeglass UI
   • Upload the zipped file downloaded in the previous step
   • Accept the Eyeglass EULA to continue the process

Adding FB Arrays

Follow these steps to add managed clusters to the Disaster Recovery Edition.

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Ensure that both the source and target clusters comply with the support feature matrix. Additionally, all cluster replication pairs should operate on a version that is listed and supported as per the Release Compatibility matrix.

1. Open Eyeglass UI

   Open the Eyeglass UI in your supported browser.

2. Select Add Managed Device

   In the Eyeglass Main Menu, select Add Managed Device to start adding cluster configurations.

3. Provide Cluster Details

   VAST

   • IP Address: Provide the IP address of the VAST cluster management interface
   • Username and Password: Input the username and password of the VAST service account with appropriate permissions
   • Port: Default to 443 for HTTPS connections unless there is a requirement for a different port number

   Qumulo

   • IP Address: Provide the IP address of the Qumulo cluster management interface
   • Port: Default to 443 for HTTPS connections unless there is a requirement for a different port number
   • Username and Password: Input the username and password of the Qumulo service account with appropriate permissions

   Pure FlashBlade

   • IP Address: Provide the management IP address of the FlashBlade system.
   • Port: Default HTTPS port (443), unless your environment uses a custom port.
   • Username: Enter the FlashBlade administrative or service account username.
   • Password: Enter the corresponding password.

4. Submit Form

   Submit the form to add the cluster to Eyeglass.

5. Verify Inventory Collection

   After adding a cluster, Superna DR Edition initiates an automatic inventory task to identify and catalog the cluster's components.

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   The inventory discovery process typically takes between 5 to 10 minutes.

   Once this inventory task completes, the results are displayed in the Inventory View.

   To access this, click the Inventory View icon.

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   The Inventory View does not auto-refresh. To view the most up-to-date information, manually refresh the page by clicking the Refresh button located at the bottom right corner of the GUI.

   Monitor this process and verify that all components have been correctly added and displayed.

SMTP Setup

Configure email notification settings to receive alerts and reports from the Disaster Recovery Edition:

1. Navigate to SMTP Configuration

   Click Notification Center > Configure SMTP in the Eyeglass Main Menu

2. Enter SMTP Server Information

   • Host name: Enter the host name for the email server

   • Port: Enter the port which should be used for sending email (typically 25, 465, or 587)

   • From: Enter the email address of the sender of the email

     Syntax: xx@y, xx@y.z

     Examples: alerts@eyeglass, alerts@eyeglass.com

3. Configure Authentication (if required)

   • Tick the Use Authentication checkbox if the email server requires authenticated login
   • User: Provide the user or email address required for authentication
   • Password: Provide the password for authentication

4. Enable TLS (if required)

   Tick Enable TLS checkbox if the email server expects TLS communication

5. Set Alarm Severity Filter

   Select the level of alarms to receive emails for. Alarms more severe than the selected filter are also emailed.

6. Test Email Settings

   Use the Test Email Setting button to verify that the email server information is correct.

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   If an error occurs, error codes from the SMTP connection will be displayed. The "no error" response indicates a successful connection. If an error is returned, the debug response should be sent to https://support.superna.net.

7. Save Configuration

   Save the changes to apply the SMTP configuration.

Email Recipients

Configure email recipients to receive notifications, reports, and alerts:

1. Navigate to Recipient Management

   Click Eyeglass Main Menu > Notification Center > Manage Recipients

2. Add Email Recipient

   • Enter the email address in the Email Recipient textbox

   • Select the report type for this user to receive:

     • All: All Reports & Alerts
     • Reports: RPO, cluster configuration reports

   • Click the Add/Edit button to save the recipient configuration

3. Verify Recipients

   Ensure all recipients are properly configured and will receive the appropriate notifications for disaster recovery events.

Next Steps

After completing the installation and initial configuration of Superna Disaster Recovery Edition 4.3.0, consider the following next steps:

1. Configure Replication Relationships: Set up replication policies between source and target clusters based on your disaster recovery requirements.

2. Configure Failover Objects: Define the failover objects (shares, exports, policies) that will be protected by the DR solution.

3. Run Failover Readiness Checks: Validate that your environment is properly configured for failover operations.

4. Review Documentation: Familiarize yourself with the operational procedures for executing failovers and failbacks.

5. Schedule Regular DR Tests: Plan and execute regular disaster recovery tests to ensure your environment is always ready for an actual disaster event.

For more information on these topics, refer to the Managing the Solution and Operations sections of this documentation.