I cannot help with your exact configuration because we are using TDP for Informix. However it cannot be different. XBSA lib is just and interface between Informix backup tools (i.e. onbar) and the storage manager (TSM in our case). Both backups and restores go the same way. And with "onbar -r" you have to be able to restore. If you are having problems I would suggest you to test backup to prove TSM setup. And to prevent old backup (which you deadly need) to be overwritten create a small dbspace which didn't existed before and test to backup it (be careful not to backup rootdbs !!!). Or better rename (Informix) node in TSM until test succeed. When you get ready with the backup rename back original node and perform COLD Informix restore (at least for rootdbs). You can decide to bring only few dbspaces up in cold restore and continue later with warm on others. This is an Informix issue and is not related to TSM at all.
Zlatko Krastev IT Consultant "Sarver, Theresa (Osky Unix Administrator)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> on 20.11.2001 18:33:57 Please respond to "ADSM: Dist Stor Manager" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] cc: Subject: Informix restore using TSM Hello; We are in a 3-tier environment: Server1 - Informix Database 7.24 UC5 and TSM 4.1.1 server Server2 - Baan IVb3 The TSM client on Server1 (that Informix connects with) is using an old [ADSM] version...3.8 - I believe? This was done because it was the only way Informix would connect to TSM without having to purchase TDP for Informix. (not my choice, nor was I part of that decision) Anyway... This morning Server1 crashed - we lost the I/O board. While I await IBM's arrival with the replacement part I am contemplating the worst...having to restore Informix. I am fairly new to this job and have never restored Informix (or anything else for that matter) with TSM. Three years ago when Informix and ADSM were brought online a full database restore was preformed and it was successful...but other than that I do not believe it has been done since. ???? The person who was incharge of TSM and Informix "abruptly" left the firm and I got "stuck" administering them. ;) If anyone out there has ever preformed an Informix restore would you be so kind and to provide me with some steps. I'd welcome any help anyone has to offer at this point. Thank you; Theresa
