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Export/Import
It is possible to export a client definition and all of its related data from one
Tivoli Storage Manager server and import it into another Tivoli Storage
Manager server. This facility is useful for moving clients from one server
platform to another server on the same or different platform. With a large
number of clients, or clients with a large amount of data, the export and import
can take a significant amount of time, in the order of 24 to 48 hours. In these
cases, planning and coordination need to be done as to when the exporting
server ceases backups and the importing server starts backups.
Server scripts
These are very useful for issuing Tivoli Storage Manager commands
repeatedly, or with some rudimentary logic around them.
SQL queries
These are powerful queries you can run against the Tivoli Storage Manager
database to extract information.
Problem determination
Diagnosing and resolving problems are tasks you will have to do on a regular
basis. In general, once you have determined that you have a problem, install
the latest level of Tivoli Storage Manager client and Tivoli Storage Manager
server code and try to recreate the problem. If it still exists, you should
engage formal software support procedures. Alternatively, you may search or
post your problem to the Tivoli Storage Manager listserv list to see if someone
else has experienced the problem or may be able to offer some suggestions.
Disaster recovery
We recommend that planning and testing for disaster recovery be done on a
regular basis. Disaster Recovery Manager (DRM) assists in gathering,
maintaining, and recommending information and planning pertinent to
disaster recovery.
2.13 Summary
Now that we have discussed planning and checklists in the initial chapters, as
well as the need to read and understand the IBM Redbook IBM Tivoli Storage
Management Concepts, SG24-4877, we can get started on the actual installation
phase.
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