Ignite backup - testing procedure

codenjanod — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 13:28:08 GMT

Hi all,

I am a bit new to this ignite backups, and was tasked to test it but I have no real idea where to begin.
It was asked that I stop the ignite process prior to it beginning, but I am not even sure how it starts initially.
And then how do I stop it safely?
Then I must use "mc" to move the tape to the drive, and do a tar on the tape to test it.
This all runs on HPUX11i systems.
I am not sure what version of ignite is running.
And I have no real idea as to where I must begin.
To sum it up;
1. Where can I find the scripts/configs that triggers ignite?
2. How do I know what time it starts so I do not interfere with and test the tape at a safe time?
3. I am sure "mc" I can figure out, but any help will be appreciated.
4. How do I do a tar to test the tape?

Any help greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Re: Ignite backup - testing procedure

BrianDoyle — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 15:16:48 GMT

Hi codenjanod,

You can use the "make_tape_recovery" command to backup to tape.
E.G. make_tape_recovery -x inc_entire=vg00 -I -v -a /dev/rmt/?mn

You can use cron to schedule the time to start.

To check the tape
Insert the tape and do:
mt -f /dev/rmt/?mn rew
tar -tvf /dev/rmt/?mn

The only real way to check that it worked successfully is to boot from the tape and restore.

This post should probably be posted in the HPUX area though.....

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Ignite backup - testing procedure

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