topic Re: backup and restore software in Operating System - HP-UX

backup and restore software

Paul_481 — Mon, 14 Feb 2005 01:53:59 GMT

Hi,

We have an OVSU application, we want to migrate it to another server. Some of the software are included in the swlists.

Can I just backup /var, /opt then restore it to another server? Or do I still need its installation package (*.depot)?

Regards,
Paul

Re: backup and restore software

Ranjith_5 — Mon, 14 Feb 2005 02:18:49 GMT

If this is similar server then ignite restore of vg00 will be the best option.

regards,
Syam

Re: backup and restore software

Paul_481 — Mon, 14 Feb 2005 02:26:23 GMT

Its not the same server, one is N-class the other is rp5470.

What would be the problem if we restore /opt, /var ?

rgds,
paul

Re: backup and restore software

Ravi_8 — Mon, 14 Feb 2005 03:10:39 GMT

Hi,

No issuing in using ignite between N class and rp5470. Ignite is better option.

You can restore on another machine using any backup tool, but links and permisions will change

Re: backup and restore software

Ranjith_5 — Mon, 14 Feb 2005 03:38:15 GMT

Hi Paul,

Install the lastest Support Plus HWE Bundle ( Hardware Enablement Bundle ) before taking the ignite of N class. Else it MAY give problem in supporting certiain h/w in the rp series servers. Any way if the rp server is not in production environment you can try this.

Download HWE Bundles from:-
http://www.software.hp.com/SUPPORT_PLUS/hwe.html

Copying( normal restore ) is not a real method to make a s/w working. You need a proper installation , else use ignite. Normal restore of directories will not update the system setting properly. The same is applicable in uninstlling a s/w too. Deleting a s/w folder in /opt and /var wont uninstall the s/w properly.

regards,
Syam