Learn about the active services after a Unisphere for PowerMax installation on a Microsoft Windows host. Discover the roles of SMAS and SMASDB in managing PowerMax and VMAX storage systems.
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Question
Which services will be active after a Unisphere for PowerMax installation on a Microsoft Windows host?
A. SMAS and SMASDB
B. SYMAPI and SMAS
C. SMAS and GNS
D. SMAS and STP
Answer
A. SMAS and SMASDB
Explanation
After a Unisphere for PowerMax installation on a Microsoft Windows host, the services that will be active are SMAS and SMASDB.
Unisphere for PowerMax is a web-based application that enables you to configure and manage PowerMax, VMAX All Flash, and VMAX storage systems. The term Unisphere incorporates “Unisphere for PowerMax” for the management of PowerMax and All Flash storage systems running PowerMaxOS 5978.
SMAS (Solutions Enabler Server) is a component of the Unisphere for PowerMax that provides the server functionality for the Unisphere client. It communicates with the Symmetrix arrays and provides data to the client.
SMASDB (Solutions Enabler Server Database) is the database component that stores configuration and performance data for the Symmetrix arrays.
So, the correct answer is A. SMAS and SMASDB.
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