Operations on a Virtual Server for SAP

Carry out the following operations on a virtual server for SAP that has been created in an SAP service environment.

Startup/Termination of a Virtual Server for SAP

Start a created virtual server for SAP from a shut-down state or shut down a server from an operating state. As a shut-down method, you can select either [Shut down forcibly] or [Do not shut down forcibly].

Note: When a virtual server for SAP starts up, there is no waiting for its OS to start up.

Restarting a Virtual Server for SAP

Restart a running virtual server for SAP. As a restart method, you can select either [Restart forcibly] or [Do not restart forcibly].

Acquiring Information of Virtual Server for SAP

Obtain detailed information of a created virtual server for SAP. In addition to the items specified when a server is created, you can obtain the following information:

Table 1. Virtual Server for SAP (List of Items That Can Be Acquired)
Item Description
Resource ID Obtain the resource ID of the target virtual server for SAP.
Power Status

Obtain the power status information of the virtual server for SAP.

  • on
  • off
  • unknown
Snapshot Generations Obtain the number of snapshot generations taken for the virtual server for SAP.
Snapshot Date and Time Obtain the date and time of when snapshots were taken for the virtual server for SAP.
Snapshot ID Obtain the ID of the snapshots taken for the virtual server for SAP.
Storage Name Obtain the name of the storage system attached to the virtual server for SAP.
Storage ID Obtain the ID of the storage system attached to the virtual server for SAP.
Storage Capacity Obtain the capacity (in GB) of the storage system attached to the virtual server for SAP.
Device Path Obtain the path or identifier of the device connected to the storage system.
MAC Address Obtain the MAC address of the network interface connected to the virtual server for SAP.
Status

Obtain the status information of the virtual server for SAP.

  • normal
  • warning
  • stop
  • error
  • fatal
  • unknown

Attaching Additional Storage

To attach additional storage, specify the following items:

Table 2. Attaching Additional Storage (List of Items That Can Be Set)
Item Description Required
Index Number

Specify the number of the additional storage system. The number that you specify must meet the following specifications:

  • Enter an integer from 1 to 55
  • Enter a sequence number, which must start with 1
  
Size

Specify the storage size. The value that you specify must meet the following specifications:

  • Specify in the range from 0.1 to 2048
  • You can specify a number with up to one decimal place
  • Specify a value in GB
Note: You can specify a value in an increment of 0.1 GB, but the size may not be recognized as specified, depending on the OS specifications.
 Yes

Deleting Additional Storage

When additional storage is no longer necessary, delete it on a virtual server for SAP.

Note: Stop (turn off) the virtual server for SAP before deleting the target.
Tip: The index number of a storage system that is not deleted remains the same.

Adding a Port

To add a port, specify the following items.

Note: To add a port, you must delete all the snapshots taken on the target virtual server for SAP.
Tip: When a port is added successfully, the system assigns the smallest unused number equal to or above 0 to the port as its identification number.
Table 3. Adding a Port (List of Items That Can Be Set)
Item Description Required
Type Specify "nic" Yes
Network Resource ID Specify the ID of the network resource to which the port will be connected Yes
IP Address

Specify an IP address that will be assigned to the port

Tip: If this setting is omitted, an IP address is automatically assigned from the IP address range available to the network resource that will be connected.
  

Deleting a Port

Delete a port that is no longer necessary by specifying the port identification number.

Note: To delete a port, you must delete all the snapshots taken on the target virtual server for SAP.
Table 4. Deleting a Port (List of Items That Can Be Set)
Item Description Required
Type Specify "nic" Yes
Port Identification Number Specify the identification number of the port that will be deleted Yes
Tip: The identification number of a port that is not deleted remains the same.

Creation of a snapshot

To take a snapshot, specify the following items on a created virtual server for SAP.

Tip: Snapshots are taken on a per-virtual server basis.
Note: You can take snapshots while a virtual server for SAP is running, but doing so may affect normal operation of the virtual server for SAP. We recommend that you take snapshots after a virtual server for SAP is stopped.
Table 5. Taking a Snapshot (List of Items That Can Be Set)
Item Description Required
Type Specify "snapshot" Yes
Resource ID of Virtual Server for SAP Specify the resource ID of the target virtual server for SAP of which you want to take a snapshot Yes

Deleting a Snapshot

Delete a snapshot that is no longer necessary.

Table 6. Deleting a Snapshot (List of Items That Can Be Set)
Item Description Required
Type Specify "snapshot" Yes
Resource ID of Snapshot Specify the resource ID of the snapshot that will be deleted Yes

Restoring from a Snapshot

Restore a virtual server for SAP from a snapshot.

Tip: Restoration is carried out on a per-virtual server basis.
Table 7. Restoring from a Snapshot (List of Items That Can Be Set)
Item Description Required
Resource ID of Snapshot Specify the resource ID of the snapshot that will be restored Yes