We used to do it this way, using the file device class and FCIP. The problem was that we grew up to a point where managing all those file systems has a hassle. In our DR test, we had to dismount/rezone/mask/mount more than 100 file systems to the DR host.
Other than that, it was fine. We eventually moved to a VTL. We chose one that let's you use your existing storage, as opposed to buying disk from the VTL vendor. With the VTL, we simply restore the DB at the new location, start up, update the IP for the server in everyone's "def server" assignment, and ready to go. Regards, Shawn ________________________________________________ Shawn Drew Internet [email protected] Sent by: [email protected] 07/29/2009 11:02 AM Please respond to [email protected] To ADSM-L cc Subject [ADSM-L] Tivoli "disk only" backup with data duplicated at two locations? We are looking at a number of possibilities for a new backup system? Until now we have a used a "traditional" tape based backup strategy - but with falling disk and network bandwidth prices - we are looking at the possibility of using a disk only backup solution. One option is to use Tivoli. We need to be able to have two copies of all data each copy at a different physical location. One idea that comes to mind is to backup to a disk storage pool, then "BACKUP STGPOOL" this storage pool to another (copy) disk storage pool - The second disk pool being a volume on a separate disk array at a remote location. We would also "BACKUP DB" the TSM database to the remote location. In the event of the loss of the primary site - I'm thinking we could "build" a TSM server, using the database backup up to the remote site, mount the "remote" copy disk storage pool volume on the new server and (as at that time the primary storage pool is "unavailable") access the data on the disk copy storage pool directly in order to perform our DR restores. This seems like a (relatively) simple solution. However, as I have not seen this documented in any of the manuals, I'm guessing that there is a problem with this approach? Does anybody have any comments -or- better ideas for a Tivoli disk only backup with data duplicated at two sites? Many Thanks, =Adrian= DISCLAIMER This message is confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity it is addressed to. If you have received it in error, please contact the sender and delete the e-mail. Please note that we may monitor and check emails to safeguard the Council network from viruses, hoax messages or other abuse of the Council’s systems. To see the full version of this disclaimer please visit the following address: http://www.lewisham.gov.uk/AboutThisSite/EmailDisclaimer.htm For advice and assistance about online security and protection from internet threats visit the "Get Safe Online" website at http://www.getsafeonline.org This message and any attachments (the "message") is intended solely for the addressees and is confidential. If you receive this message in error, please delete it and immediately notify the sender. Any use not in accord with its purpose, any dissemination or disclosure, either whole or partial, is prohibited except formal approval. The internet can not guarantee the integrity of this message. BNP PARIBAS (and its subsidiaries) shall (will) not therefore be liable for the message if modified. Please note that certain functions and services for BNP Paribas may be performed by BNP Paribas RCC, Inc.
