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Performing System and Data Backups ......................................................................................... 15
Backing Up the Operating System............................................................................................ 15
Backing Up Eclipse Data.......................................................................................................... 15
Cleaning Backup Tape Devices................................................................................................ 15
Chapter 3: Disaster Preparedness............................................................................................. 17
Backing Up the Operating System Overview............................................................................... 18
Recommendations..................................................................................................................... 18
Restoring Third Party Software Using mksysb ........................................................................ 18
Creating a mksysb for AIX 4.3.x and 5.x ..................................................................................... 19
Verifying the mksysb Tape........................................................................................................... 21
Backing Up the Database Overview............................................................................................. 22
Recommendations..................................................................................................................... 22
Running the System Backup Maintenance Program .................................................................... 23
Running the System Backup Maintenance Program ................................................................ 23
Successful Backup Message ..................................................................................................... 23
Unsuccessful Backup Message................................................................................................. 24
Setting System Backup Control Maintenance Records ................................................................ 25
Verifying Your Backup Tapes...................................................................................................... 26
Backup Tape Maintenance Overview........................................................................................... 28
Database Backup Recommendations........................................................................................ 28
Operating System Backup Recommendations.......................................................................... 28
Cleaning Your Tape Drives .......................................................................................................... 29
Determining If Your Tape Drive Needs Cleaning.................................................................... 29
Recommended Media for Backup Tapes...................................................................................... 30
Chapter 4: Network Administration......................................................................................... 31
Ethernet PC Connection................................................................................................................ 32
Ethernet Connection for Windows 95, 98, and NT PCs........................................................... 32
Ethernet Configuration for Windows 3.11 PCs........................................................................ 34
Troubleshooting a Hung TTY Port for AIX 4.x or 5.x................................................................. 36
Programming an Eclipse MultiTech Support Modem.................................................................. 39
Chapter 5: Eclipse Terminal Emulator .................................................................................... 41
Before You Begin ..................................................................................................................... 41
Installing and Using Eterm for Windows ................................................................................. 41