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Document Author:	Eric B Johnson		Document ID:	WP102071
Doc. Organization:	Systems and Technology Group		Document Revised:	02/07/2012
Product(s) covered:	XIV storage systems ; xSeries

Abstract: This technical white paper reviews key concepts and provides step-by-step implementation examples for Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM) 2012 new storage automation features. Microsoft SCVMM 2012 now provides all administrators, including virtualization, database, systems, storage, etc., the ability to perform a full spectrum of core storage management tasks within a true central administrative interface. Within SCVMM’s graphical user interface (GUI), administrators can discover, classify, allocate, provision, map, assign and decommission storage associated with clustered and standalone virtualization hosts. A close examination of popular IBM XIV Storage System Gen3 enterprise-class storage solutions reveals extensibility and performance improvements which align with the Microsoft SCVMM 2012 new features.

Classification:	Hardware; Software; Solutions	Category:	Planning and Design
Solution(s):	Enterprise Application Solutions (EAS/ERP); ISV Applications	ISV(s):	Microsoft
Platform(s):	IBM System x Family; IBM System Storage
O/S:	Windows Server 2008	Keywords:	Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2012 VMM IBM XIV Storage System Gen3 storage automation features system x step-by-step implementation guide best practices workflow VM hyper-v CIM SMI-S 11.1.0.0 common information model storage management initiative specification rapid deployment VDI