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autoloader that has a mode of operation called
placing the autoloader in this mode allows SysBack and the hardware to take
care of all the tape changes automatically without human intervention.
The hardware design of an autoloader's sequential mode will automatically load
the next sequential volume when the tape is ejected from the drive. This behavior
eliminates the need of an application, such as SysBack, to control the robot arm.
This behavior is true across all tape autoloaders that have an automatic or
sequential mode of operation.
However, if the unit is a tape library where the tape loading occurs through
commands issued to the robot, then SysBack can still work with the library
provided that you create a simple script to handle the robot functions.
Therefore, in essence, SysBack can work with any model library from any
vendor. However, depending on the functionality of the library, you may or may
not have to write a small script to control the robot functions for SysBack.
20.2.5 Partition backup, recovery, and cloning
SysBack can be used to back up and reinstall the same partition, or to clone that
partition image to another system or partition. You can also clone an image of a
stand-alone system to a partition.
The following examples demonstrate local and remote backups, partition
recovery, and cloning. Other variations and options related to these procedures
exist. Therefore, refer to the IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for System Backup and
Recovery Installation and User's Guide, along with product readme files, for
more detailed information about any or all of these tasks. The manual is available
at:
http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/tivihelp/v1r1/index.jsp?topic=/com.ibm
.itsmsbr.doc/bmrug565191.htm
The readme files are available in /usr/lpp/sysback after the product has been
installed, as well as on the product media.
20.2.6 Partition backup and reinstallation (system recovery)
This section demonstrates the basic tasks required to do the following
operations:
Perform a system backup to a device assigned to the partition: Perform a
basic boot and reinstall from that tape.
automatic
sequential
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Chapter 20. Bare Machine Recovery
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