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Performing Backups to a TSM Server
Initiating backups to a TSM server is just like performing any other SysBack
backup. Backup operations are initiated by the standard backup commands.
However, rather than specifying a directory, tape, or CD / DVD drive as the
backup device, the TSM virtual device is specified. Some backup command options
are not valid when used for backups to a TSM server. If specified, a warning
message will be issued and the invalid option will be ignored. For additional
information regarding SysBack backups, please refer to Chapter 4, “Performing
Backups”, on page 4-1 and to Appendix A, “Commands”, on page A-1.
Note: Each image that comprises a SysBack backup is sent to the TSM server as a
single transaction. Therefore, TSM tuning options specific to client
transactions are not applicable to this type of backup.
When setting up an exclude list for a backup using a TSM virtual device, it is
important to remember that exclude lists must be defined from within SysBack
since SysBack backup commands are executing the process. Exclude statements
placed in the dsm.sys file, or in a TSM include / exclude file are not processed by
the SysBack backup commands. For additional information regarding SysBack
exclude lists, please refer to Chapter 9, “Exclude Lists”, on page 9-1.
Listing and Verifying Backups in a TSM Server
The list and verify functions within SysBack remain unchanged in regard to
backups stored in a TSM server. The list option will attempt to read the table of
contents file for the selected backup, where as, the verify option will attempt to
read the actual backup image(s). However, rather than specifying a directory, tape,
or CD / DVD drive as the backup device, the TSM virtual device is specified. For
more information regarding listing and verifying backups, please refer to
Chapter 18, “Listing or Verifying Backups”, on page 18-1.
Querying Backups and TSM Management Classes
Querying Backups
You may query information about the SysBack backup objects stored in a TSM
server.
To list the backup objects stored in a TSM server:
1. Log in as the root user.
2. Type smitty sysback and press Enter.
3. Select TSM Configuration and press Enter.
The following screen is displayed:
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