A Start Protection Plan ("SPP") template is generated by CPT when it is run at the primary site in “protected” mode.

  • The SPP template should be finalized by the user and can then be used with its Plan Execution script to automatically start the protection of VMs.
  • The SPP creates DRVAs and protected domains and then starts VM protection.
  • The SPP requires access to the object store and the Replication Log Store (RLS).



Execution of the SPP has the following characteristics:

  • The SPP executes tasks sequentially waiting for completion of one task before beginning the next.
  • If the SPP fails at any point, the user can address the problem and then restart the plan.
  • The SPP and other Plan Execution scripts communicate with the local MSA through the RESTful API.
  • The SPP remembers each step (individual task) performed allowing execution to be resumed, if paused.
  • The SPP can be modified by the user to address any problems encountered that could not be fixed directly.