The SnapManager Configuration wizard

You can use the Configuration wizard to migrate Exchange databases from your local disk to Data ONTAP LUNs, so that you can make a backup copy and restore the databases by using SnapManager.

Use the SnapManager Configuration wizard to move Exchange databases, transaction logs, or system files for a Storage Group. SnapManager ensures that these files are placed in locations that meet SnapManager configuration requirements. Incorrectly located Exchange databases, transaction logs, or system files for a Storage Group impair SnapManager operation. If Exchange System Manager is used to move Exchange databases, transaction logs, or system files for a Storage Group, run the SnapManager Configuration wizard after the operation, to ensure that these files are in correct locations.

Note: Protection Manager integration can be enabled without reinstalling SnapManager for Exchange anytime by rerunning the Configuration wizard. You must first ensure that you have configured SnapDrive for Protection Manager integration. If you have not already done so, you can set up SnapDrive Protection Manager integration via the sdcli command, and then restart the SnapDrive service, or you can rerun the SnapDrive setup. (See the SnapDrive help for more information on Protection Manager integration.)

What the SnapManager Configuration wizard does
The Configuration wizard enables you to move your Exchange data in the following ways—from local disk to LUN, from LUN to LUN, or from LUN to local disk.
When to use the SnapManager Configuration wizard
You can use the Configuration wizard to move the databases and transaction logs to the newly configured LUN, to modify data configuration settings, or to validate the databases that you moved or added. You must re-run Configuration wizard if you change the Exchange configuration manually.
Settings configurable only with the SnapManager Configuration wizard
You can configure certain settings of LUN mappings, SnapInfo directory, iSCSI service, and automatic event notification by using only the Configuration wizard, and not other wizards or windows.
Placement of Exchange and SnapManager components
When you use the Configuration wizard, you have to specify the placement of several components of Exchange and SnapManager like databases, transaction logs, SnapInfo directories, SMTP, and MTA queues.
Viewing the placement of Exchange and SnapManager components
Viewing the placement of Exchange and SnapManager components helps you in your configuration planning.

Parent topic: Configuration and migration of Exchange data using SnapManager