IGNITE

[Ricky B. Nino]

Hi,

I have this when creating an IGNITE Backup...

#make_tape_recovery -x inc_entire=vg00 -I -v -a /dev/rmt/0mn

The scenario is that I have a mirrored "vg00".

My question is, will my IGNITE backup require me to have 2 disks when I restore from my IGNITE backup?

Just in case there are documents that discusses about this matter... it will be of great help to have them posted here...

best regards...

[Sridhar Bhaskarla · Accepted solution]

Hi Ricky,

It will add the other disk (if present) into vg00 configuration if you do not pay attention. However, since you are making this image with interactive option, you can remove (by marking the other disk as NONE, in the group options of the interactive recovery session)the disk and make sure only one disk is selected.

-Sri

[Michael Tully]

If you currently have your system mirrored, re-installing off an ignite tape will not include the mirror.

Here is the ignite document that should be of assistance
http://docs.hp.com/hpux/onlinedocs/B2355-90767/B2355-90767.html

[Steven E. Protter]

No, you can manually intervene in the Ignite restore process and change the setup.

I know a number of folks who use it when they are switching to bigger or different disk, or want to expand the /var filesystem which normally requires single user mode.

All you do is boot off the tape, intervene at the 10 second prompt.

sea

bo p# with # being the P number of the sequential(tape) device.

N to the prompt about interacting with the IPL

Ignite will give you a chance to intervene and change the setup. Then it looks just like an HP-UX install window, easy to do lots of improvements on your system right then and there.

Good luck.

SEP

[Michael Tully]

I should have explained this a little further. The option your using creates an interactive tape, where when after interrupting the system boot, do a 'SEA' to fond your tape. Once you have started the boot off the tape, the interactive screen will appear. From this screen you have total control over the re-install. Changing disks, logical volume sizes and many others.

[Ricky B. Nino]

Hi Guys,

I dont have a test server where I test restoring my IGNITE backup and see if everything goes well.

Like in my previous inquiries you guys always lead me to right directions... plus the fact that you're all wearing your respective huts..

Michael thanks for the document...

best regards...