Question 49 - D-RP-DY-A-24 discussion

Understanding the Repository Volume: The Repository volume in a RecoverPoint system is crucial for storing configuration and metadata information. It must be highly available and resilient to ensure the proper functioning of the RecoverPoint system.

Recommended Location:

Step 1: The recommended location for the Repository volume is on the VPLEX as a virtual volume. This setup leverages the high availability and redundancy features of VPLEX, ensuring that the Repository volume is protected and accessible.

Step 2: Avoid using a VPLEX distributed volume for the Repository volume, as this is not supported and can lead to issues with data consistency and availability1.

Implementation:

Step 3: Provision a virtual volume on the VPLEX array. Ensure that the volume is not thin-provisioned; it should be a thick or traditional RAID LUN to provide the necessary performance and reliability.

Step 4: Assign the virtual volume to the RecoverPoint cluster during the deployment process. This can be done through the Deployment Manager or manually via the VPLEX management interface.

Verification:

Step 5: After assigning the Repository volume, verify that it is correctly recognized by the RecoverPoint system. Check the status and health of the volume using the RecoverPoint Management Application.

Step 6: Monitor the system to ensure that the Repository volume is functioning as expected and that there are no issues with data accessibility or performance.