These scripts are designed to allow you to start and stop a Failover Test on an existing VPG and can be used with windows scheduler to automate this process if desired. Please note that using the script to stop a Failover Test doesn't allow you to select success or failure, or add notes at the end of a Failover Test.
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There are two scripts. Use DR-TestStart.ps1 to initiate the Failover Test, and DR-TestStop.ps1 to stop the Failover Test.
Set the variables below including the VPG name you would like bring up in a Failover Test.
- PowerShell 5.0+
- ZVM IP / Port
- ZVM User / Password
- VPG Name
Once the necessary requirements have been completed select an appropriate host to run the script from. To run the script type the following from the directory the script is located in:
.\DR-TestStart.ps1 or .\DR-TestStop.ps1