MediaMerge/Tape Management System (MM/TMS) Screen Shots and Description
MM/TMS Today
MM/TMS opens to the MM/TMS Today screen, where operators go to find assigned work. The Outgoing and Incoming Vault movements represent lists of volumes to be inventoried and moved by the operator. Selecting a list allows the operator to click the inventory button to access the Inventory screen below. Application Start Screen
Inventory
Operators perform inventories as part of their vaulting tasks. The list of volumes to be vaulted (taken from the backup software) is shown at bottom left. The operator uses a scanner to reconcile the volumes listed against those present. The inventory is closed when all volumes are accounted for. Each inventory is marked with the operator user ID. Inventory Screen
Batch
The Batch screen displays the history of tMM/TMS's communication with the backup software. Once a server is selected, the operator can view each communication in detail. You can even run against a server in real time. Normally batches are run at a scheduled time (via cron or the Windows Scheduler). Batch View Screen
Locate a Volume
This screen lets you determine the current location of any single volume as well as the recent history of its movements. Locate a Volume Screen
Disaster Recovery
The point of creating backups is to be able to restore them, especially during an emergency where data loss is involved. Even so, some backup software vendors force you to buy a separate Disaster Recovery software in order to recover. Others simply cannot tell you what volumes are required to restore a particular client, unless you already know what server contains this information. The MM/TMS Disaster Recovery screen contains a media listing for each client computer, even if the backup server was destroyed in the disaster. Disaster Recovery Screen
Freeze Media
The MM/TMS Freeze/Checkout screen lets you temporarily suspend vaulting and expiration. It also lets you tracks the temporary loan of media for restores, litigation, or regulator examination. Freeze/Checkout Media Screen
My Sites
The My Sites screen lets you view the servers, media pools, and clients associated with a particular site. You can also see a complete list of volumes from each pool. My Sites Screen
Backup History
You use the Backup History screen ton view the servers along with the backup Save Sets involved. Each time a backup is performed, the new image is called a Vault Set in our system. You can also view a list of the volumes used in each Vault Set. Backup History Screen
Reports
MM/TMS offers an ever-expanding number of reports. All reports can be saved in HTML, CSV (comma-delimited), Excel XLS, Adobe PDF and XML formats. Custom reporting is available. This Reports screen example is a very simple example. Reports Screen
Site Configuration
The Site configuration screen lets you organize sites and site contacts. Site Configuration Screen
Server Groups
You use this screen to organize server groups within sites, which gives you the ability to organize your servers in ways that make sense to you. Server Groups Screen
Servers
The Servers configuration screen displays details about each backup server. Servers Screen
Integration
You use the Integration configuration screen to configure how MM/TMS communicates with the backup software on each server. Integration Screen
Media
On the Media screen, tou associate vaulting policies with the desired media pool. A summary of the current vaulting policy is displayed in the panel at lower right. Vaulting Policies/Desired Media Screen
Vaulting Policies
You define vaulting and retention policies for media on the the Vaulting Policies screen. A single vaulting policy can be used for multiple pools. Vaulting Policies Screen
Slot Groups
You use the Slot Groups screen to track volume storage locations down the container and slot levels. Slot Groups Screen
Users
Administrators can use the Users screen to configure each user's access and security level. User Admin Screen
Scanner Config
You configure the batch scanner on the Scanner Config screen. As other devices are supported, new configuration screens are added. Scanner Config Screen