Common storage optimization parameters
The parameters shown in the following list represent parameters that are common to multiple storage optimization rules. This list, however, does not represent a comprehensive list of storage optimization parameters. Refer to the green help text in each rule for parameter specifics.
See Configure Storage Optimization rules.
See Edit Storage Optimization Rule Example.
Table: Common storage optimization parameters
Parameter | Description and Value Examples |
|---|---|
Cost Source | Select a cost source to enable another dimension of Storage Optimization. By selecting a cost source, you can associate a monetary value to storage inefficiencies. Choose to use the default Chargeback values or set your own cost value. |
Host Type | Examples of host types include: CIFS, Windows, and Linux. For a list of host types in your environment, run the Host Summary report. A comma-separated list of case-sensitive host types is supported. A null value signifies that this parameter will be omitted from processing. |
Include/Exclude File Type | Enter a comma-separated list of case-sensitive file types collected via File Analytics. Examples of file types include: zip, out, dmp, iso, gz. For a list of file types in your environment, run the File Types report. A null value signifies that this parameter will be omitted from processing. |
Include/Exclude RAID Type | The format for RAID type specification is specific to storage vendors. For a list of RAID types in your environment, run the LUN Utilization Summary report. A comma-separated list of case-sensitive RAID types is supported. A null value signifies that this parameter will be omitted from processing. |
Include/Exclude RAID Type Containing | Include the RAID types containing the specified characters. The format for RAID type specification is specific to storage vendors. For a list of RAID types in your environment, run the LUN Utilization Summary report. A comma-separated REGEXP expression is supported. To exclude this parameter from the rule, use a blank value. |
Include Guest State | Possible VM guest states include: running, shuttingdown, resetting, standby, notRunning, and unknown. A comma-separated list of case-sensitive states is supported. A null value signifies that this parameter will be omitted from processing. |