topic Server shifting in Operating System - HP-UX

Server shifting

Jayan_2 — Tue, 19 Aug 2003 06:53:39 GMT

Hi Admins ,

We are shifting our servers ( a number of rp54xx and D class /and one VA 7100 )to a new building around 5 km away from our current premises,I am planning to take the following precautionary measures .

1.Ignite backup of all servers
2.Full back up and Incremental back up of data
3.Shutdown the VA7100 thru the command

What else I must do before shifting the server (like hard disk head parking or something of that sort).

Re: Server shifting

Michael Tully — Tue, 19 Aug 2003 06:59:48 GMT

At least two full backups if you have time.
Before powering any servers up, check that the power works properly on something else first.

Are the IP addresses changing?

Cutting an ignite tape # /opt/ignite/bin/make_tape_recovery -I inc_entire=vg00 -I -v -a /dev/rmt/?mn

Re: Server shifting

Robert-Jan Goossens — Tue, 19 Aug 2003 07:04:06 GMT

Hi,

Inform HP CRC before you move your servers, that way HP can take precaution measurements if anythink will happen during the move.

Robert-Jan.

Re: Server shifting

Sandro Schaer_2 — Tue, 19 Aug 2003 07:08:49 GMT

doing two sets of backups would be a good start. but don't forget to label all the wires. Also an updated system documentation helps to reconnect all the components.

have fun and good luck

Re: Server shifting

Sunil Sharma_1 — Tue, 19 Aug 2003 07:19:53 GMT

Hi,

It's nice to have 2 sets of backup.
but just note down the connection diagram if you have hard zoining on SAN.

connection diagrams of different devices.

BEst of luck..
Sunil