Überblick: System Center Data Protection Manager 2010 Training

Willkommen zu einer weiteren Zusammenfassung eines Videotutorials von TrainSignal.

Diesmal geht es um den System Center Data Protection Manager, kurz DPM.

Der DPM ist eine umfangreiche und umfassende Backupsoftware aus der System Center Familie. Er stellt eine universelle Sicherungslösung im Microsoft Umfeld dar, und beinhaltet beispielsweise Backupkomponenten für SQL, Exchange und sogar für virtuelle Maschinen.

Nun zur Beschreibung des Trainings:

Das Tool:

Wie gewohnt befinden sich in dem Set zwei DVDs. Die Eine beinhaltet die Videos inklusive einem Wiedergabetool. Die Andere enthält weitere Ressourcen, beispielsweise den Kurs in MP3 Form oder als WMV für Unterwegs.

Die Software auf der Video-DVD ist sehr übersichtlich und intuitiv bedienbar. Sie besteht aus zwei Teilen. Zuerst erscheint das Fenster, aus dem die Videos ausgewählt werden (Es bietet einen Überblick über alle Videos):

Nach dem Klick auf ein Video, öffnet sich ein weiteres Fenster im Browser. Von hier aus kann man dann die einzelnen Abschnitte einsehen und auswählen (Bietet Überblick über die Abschnitte in einem einzelnen Video):

Der Inhalt:

Der Kurstrainer ist in diesem Tutorial ist Scott Lowe. Er hat unter Anderem über 17 Jahre Erfahrung in der IT-Branche, ist Autor von drei Büchern und hat die Qualifizierung des MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer).

Er erklärt umfangreich und verständlich in gutem Englisch die Installation und Konfiguration des DPM Servers. Jeder Schritt wird ausführlich erläutert und am Ende des Videos werden die besprochenen Inhalte noch einmal wiederholt.

Der Kurs beginnt mit dem Erstellen und Erklären des Netzwerks, in das der DPM implementiert werden soll. Im weiteren Verlauf erläutert Scott Lowe unter Anderem alle Anwendungsgebiete des DPM, wie z.B.:

Backup Exchange,

Backup SQL,

Backup Virtuelle Maschinen,

und geht auf die Verwaltung ein:

Überwachung des DPM,

Fehlerbehebung, usw.

Die dabei verwendeten Folien sind übersichtlich gestaltet und aufgrund vieler praktischer Vorführungen direkt am DPM wird es nie langweilig.

Ein weiterer wichtiger Punkt ist, dass die einzelnen Videos immer ein spezifisches Thema abhandeln, weshalb man auch später wieder zu dem grade benötigten Thema springen kann.

Die Übersicht:

Nun kommen wir zum eigentlichen Inhalt des Kurses. Den Aufbau und die einzelnen Themen sehen Sie im Folgenden aufgelistet:

Lesson 1 – Getting Started with System Center Data Protection Manager 2010 Training

In this lesson, we’ll look at what we’ll be building for our scenario company, Globomantics, talk about what this course will cover, meet your instructor and talk about how to best use this course.

What We’re Building
About Your Instructor
About the Course
Before You Begin
How to Use the Course

Lesson 2 – Lab Setup

This lesson introduces you to what the course scenario’s physical environment looks like and how to simulate it on your own equipment. Learn what hardware and software you need to follow along with this course.

Globomantics Corporate Network
Globomantics Locations
Headquarters Server Information
Utica Regional Office Servers
Physical Lab Configuration Lab Overview

Lesson 3 – The Course Scenario

In this lesson you will be introduced to the fictitious company that will be used throughout this course. Learn about the Globomantics company and its plan for using Data Protection Manager 2010.

About Globomantics
Current Backup Challenges
Globomantics Cost Structure
Immediate Needs
Globomantics Office Locations
Globomantics Office Locations Map Data Protection Manager 2010 Project Plan

Lesson 4 – Introduction to Data Protection Manager 2010

Data Protection Manager 2010 brings a number of features of interest to Globomantics. Learn about these features and the rest of the DPM basics.

What’s new in DPM 2010
Protected Workloads
Protection Agents
Protection Groups
Replicas
Synchronization
Storage Pool
Recovery Point (""Snapshot"")
Continuous Data Protection
Express Full Backups
Consistency CheckDPM Scalability Limits

Lesson 5 – Planning the DPM Deployment

This lesson discusses how an organization’s recovery goals affect the DPM plan that will be put in place. Learn different considerations and decision implications and then apply that knowledge to what the Globomantics company is planning to do.

DPM and Organizational Policies
Recovery Goals and Implications
Risk and Data Loss Tolerance
Data Loss Implications
End User Recovery
DPM Protection Methods and Limits
DPM Hardware Requirements
DPM Software Requirements
SQL Server Requirements
Tape Library Support
Hyper-V ConsiderationsThe Globomantics Implementation

Lesson 6 – Installing Data Protection Manager 2010

By the end of this lesson Globomantics will have a functioning DPM server! Also, during the course of this lesson, you will learn why Globomantics has decided to go the route of installing the DPM software and the SQL database on the same server. Instructor Scott also details what to do if your organization decides to use a remote SQL Server.

DPM Communication Diagram
Local vs. Remote SQL Server
Remote SQL Server Preparation
Installation RestrictionsDPM Server Installation

Lesson 7 – Data Protection Manager Initial Configuration Tasks

Get familiar with both the GUI and command line administration tools available in DPM 2010. Then, add disc and tape assets to the Globomantics infrastructure based on specific recovery goals.

Introduction to the DPM 2010 Administrator Console
Introduction to DPM 2010 PowerShell
Adding Disks to the DPM Storage Pool
Adding a Tape Library to the DPM Server

Lesson 8 – Installing and Managing Agents

In this lesson you will learn about DPM agent configuration options, agent client requirements for a variety of applications, and different methods for performing agent installation.

Common Protected System Requirements
File Server, SQL, Exchange, SharePoint and Hyper-V Protection Requirements
Computer Discovery
DPM Agent Installation Options
Automatic Installation Method
Manual Installation Method
Remote Agent Installation Tip
Throttling Agent Network Usage Enable, Disable and Refresh Agents

Lesson 9 – Creating and Configuring Protection Groups

Projection groups are where organizational policy and technical implementation intersect. In this lesson you will link scenario company Globomantics’ business needs to protection group configuration.

Protection Group Structure
Creating Multiple Protection Groups
Short-term and Long-term Protection Policies
Defining a Backup Retention Time/Range
Compress or Encrypt Tape Data
System State and Enabling Bare Metal Recovery
Consistency Check Options
About Express Full Backups
Protection Group Considerations
Optimizing Performance and on-the-wire CompressionCreate and Optimize a Sample Protection Group

Lesson 10 – Backing Up and Recovering File Servers

After watching this lesson you will understand the backup options available for file servers which are the most common kinds of servers. Learn file-based protection and how to recover volumes, folders and individual files.

Protecting a File Server
File Server Protection Considerations
Recovering Files and Folders
File-Based Recovery Gotchas
Creating a Manual Recovery Point
Configuring Notification Options
A Quick Look at SAN-Based Recovery

Lesson 11 – Additional Backup and Recovery Options

Look closer at important protection features. See demonstrations of creating a manual recovery point, setting synchronization start times, changing the system state storage location, recovering system state for a Server 2003 server, and the exciting streamlined bare metal recovery (BMR) process for DPM 2010.

Recovery Point Types
Recovery Point Scheduling Options
Manual Recovery Point Creation
Recovery Point Options
Protection Group Optimization
System State Protection/BMR Gotchas
System State Protection
Bare Metal Recovery
Disaster Scenario

Lesson 12 – Backing Up and Recovering Exchange Servers

After watching this lesson you will be able to backup and restore Exchange 2010 servers and mailboxes. You will also understand the differences and limitations that come in to play when protecting older versions of Exchange.

Exchange Scope of Backup and Recovery
Using the Exchange DPM Storage Calculator
Exchange Protection Considerations
Why Run ESEUTIL?
Recovering Exchange Data
Using Recovery Databases
Exchange 2010: Database Availability GroupsExchange 2007: Backup and High Availability

Lesson 13 – Backing Up and Recovering SharePoint Servers

There are some extra steps to protecting SharePoint with DPM. This lesson will take you step-by-step through backing up and recovering SharePoint 2010 as well as some extra information about using older SharePoint versions.

What’s New in DPM 2010
SharePoint Protection Requirements
Using the ConfigureSharePoint Utility
Other ConfigureSharepoint Options
ConfigureSharepoint Behind the Scenes
SharePoint and DPM watchouts
Creating the SharePoint Protection Group
What is a Recovery Farm?
Recovering SharePoint Information SharePoint, DPM and Tape

Lesson 14 – Backing Up and Recovering SQL Servers

This lesson talks about the backup and recovery options available for SQL Server and how to take interim database snapshots to keep protection levels closer to real-time. You will also learn how to allow database administrators to perform their own self-service recovery on the SQL Server.

DPM 2010 SQL Server Protection Features
Understanding DPM SQL Backup
Globomantics SQL Protection
SQL Server/DPM Best Practices
SQL Database RecoverySQL Server Self-Service Recovery

Lesson 15 – Backing Up and Recovering Hyper-V Virtual Machines

Watch this lesson to find out about the requirements and limitations of protecting and recovering virtual workloads with DPM.

DPM 2010/Hyper-V features
Hyper-V/DPM Storage Calculator
Hyper-V Backup Prerequisites
Hyper-V Needs
Backup Options
Unsupported Hyper-V Scenarios
Additional Recommendations
Creating the Hyper-V Protection Group
Recovering Hyper-V Hosted Data Single Item Recovery Information

Lesson 16 – Monitoring the Data Protection Manager Server

The DPM environment requires monitoring to ensure success. When something goes wrong an administrator needs to be notified so that action can be taken. In this lesson, learn how to use the built in monitoring tools and reports to ensure the best possible results.

Using the Monitoring Area
Monitoring in the Protection Area
Other Console-Based Monitoring Options
Scheduling and Running Reports
System Center Operations Manager

Lesson 17 – Troubleshooting Data Protection Manager

Even the best planned installations can run into trouble and will require troubleshooting. This lesson shows you where to look when DPM problems occur.

Basic Troubleshooting
Application Protection Troubleshooting
Obtaining Replica Information
Performing Consistency Checks
DPM-Related Performance Monitoring

Lesson 18 – Protecting the DPM Server

You must ensure that protection stays in place even when the primary DPM server itself fails. So, this lesson explains the options for protecting and recovering the DPM server and shows how to switch protection to a secondary DPM server in the event that the primary fails.

DPM Chaining and Secondary Protection
A Secondary DPM Server
DPM Protection Diagrams
DPM Protection Prerequisites
Creating the Protection Group
Switching Protection Roles
Recovery from a Secondary Server
Primary DPM Server Recovery Steps

Lesson 19 – Next Steps

We’ve reached the end of the course. In this lesson, we’ll look back at where we started with Globomantics and what we built for them. We’ll also discuss what further steps you can take to deepen your knowledge of Data Protection Manager.

Where You Started
Course Building Blocks
What You’ve Accomplished
Your Road Ahead
My Favorite Supporting Resources
We Value Your OpinionThank You and Good Luck!

Fazit:

Der Kurs ist sehr empfehlenswert, wenn man die vielfältigen Einsatzmöglichkeiten des DPMs kennenlernen oder sich auf eine Microsoft Zertifizierungsprüfung vorbereiten möchte.

Das Tutorial besticht durch den durchdachten Aufbau, die Erklärungen in verständlichen Schritten und diverse Feinheiten. Dazu zählt eine PDF Datei, in der sämtliche Präsentationsfolien mit einem nebenstehenden Bereich für Notizen aufgelistet sind.

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