Another option would be a peered VTS. At the moment that's how we're getting all the linux volumes there (although z/OS is doing the dumping and restoring of those w/DFDSS and not us using vm utilities).
Marcy "This message may contain confidential and/or privileged information. If you are not the addressee or authorized to receive this for the addressee, you must not use, copy, disclose, or take any action based on this message or any information herein. If you have received this message in error, please advise the sender immediately by reply e-mail and delete this message. Thank you for your cooperation." ________________________________ From: The IBM z/VM Operating System [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Llewellyn, Mark Sent: Friday, June 06, 2008 4:06 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [IBMVM] VM:Backup: Twinning Tapes to Remote Tape Unit This was actually our first option - remote shadow imaging. The high cost involved and the fundamental requirements of an actual disaster recovery eliminated the proposal. ________________________________ From: The IBM z/VM Operating System [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Colin Allinson Sent: Friday, June 06, 2008 1:09 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: VM:Backup: Twinning Tapes to Remote Tape Unit Thinking laterally about this, there is always another solution. Have you thought about long-distance remote PPRC for your DASD. I am not sure if the official IBM PPRC-XD product can cope with 3000 miles but there are solutions that can. Colin Allinson Amadeus Data Processing GmbH
