Xml File Import Directory - HP Data Protector A.06.11 User Manual

• Device Scan scanning the media contents of all devices on the Backup Server. It
performs library barcode scans for every barcode-capable tape library on the
Backup Server and media scans on all standalone tape drives, library slots (except
cleaning slots) in non-barcode capable libraries, and slots containing "blank" or
"unknown" media in barcode-enabled libraries. Run this scan:
• before the premount calculation process starts (see the Info tab on the Global
Configuration -> Server Parameters window for this time), so it can accurately
determine the required scratch media and what media to unload,
• after premount jobs have finished, so that Backup Manager is aware of new
scratch media.
• Full Media Information, listing all media in a Cell Manager. At least one full media
information event must be defined in the Backup Server polling schedule.
• Incremental Media Information, listing all media in a Cell Manager used since
the last full or incremental media information event. This report includes usage
information on backup specifications that used the media. It allows Media Oper-
ations to associate media with backup specifications and the systems protected
by the specifications.

XML file import directory

If the Backup Manager type is Other and the XML Gateway group is set to None -
File Polling, the Backup Server definition includes a Polling tab for setting a unique
directory on the Data Protector Server. This directory is used for the XML File Import
interface for the specified Backup Server. Data Protector monitors this directory for
any new incoming files and imports each new file. It automatically updates the Data
Protector Database using information in the file.
To change the polling frequency, go to Global Configuration Options > Server
Parameters.
NOTE:
If the XML format of the incoming files is incorrect (for example, tag ordering in the
DTD is ignored by the external interface provider) or if the Backup Server name
encoded in incoming files does not match the defined Backup Server name for that
file-passing directory, the incoming file is ignored.
Errors occurring while parsing the XML are written to alert logs. See
"Viewing alerts" on page 128 for details.
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