As with any backup process that is not aware of the underlying file systems, FDR could back up files in an inconsistent state (i.e. files are changing as they are being backed up, usually: not committed to DASD).
Thus, ensure that the target backup volumes are not being used by any system when being backed up. Best practice: shutdown the z/VM guest servers and even the z/VM system (since presumably it is being moved, too) during the backup. FDR can copy directly from disk to disk (presuming that the architecture is the same). Saves tape mounts and downtime. FDR has the capability to re-label the "from" volume when the copy has completed. Handy to prevent accidental usage when you are IPLing from the new DASD. All the data is on the old volumes, only the label has been changed to protect the innocent. ;-) Mike Walter Hewitt Associates Any opinions expressed herein are mine alone and do not necessarily represent the opinions or policies of Hewitt Associates. "Juarez, David T. (AITC)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent by: "The IBM z/VM Operating System" <[email protected]> 12/09/2008 09:49 AM Please respond to "The IBM z/VM Operating System" <[email protected]> To [email protected] cc Subject Moving DASD to a new volume range Hi there z/VM gurus. We are going to move our z/VM 5.3 and Red Hat Linux 5.2 DASD volumes from address range 7xxx to 8xxx using FDR full volume physical backups/restores and keep the same volume labels. We will modify the system config file to vary online the 8xxx range and IPL off the new 8xxx RES pack. Is there anything else we need to change or be aware of? We are using EMC DASD but I don?t think that matters. FDR runs on z/OS. Thanks! David Juárez Department of Veterans Affairs z/OS and z/VM Systems Programmer The information contained in this e-mail and any accompanying documents may contain information that is confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you are not the intended recipient of this message, or if this message has been addressed to you in error, please immediately alert the sender by reply e-mail and then delete this message, including any attachments. Any dissemination, distribution or other use of the contents of this message by anyone other than the intended recipient is strictly prohibited. All messages sent to and from this e-mail address may be monitored as permitted by applicable law and regulations to ensure compliance with our internal policies and to protect our business. E-mails are not secure and cannot be guaranteed to be error free as they can be intercepted, amended, lost or destroyed, or contain viruses. You are deemed to have accepted these risks if you communicate with us by e-mail.
