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Some doubts about make_recovery ....

 
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Manuales
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Some doubts about make_recovery ....

How do I start the server and interrupt the boot process?
How do I boot the server from the tape?
How do I import the data VG's from storage to start working?
How do I mirror root ?

When I must use system recovery ?
When I must use expert recovery?
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baiju_3
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Re: Some doubts about make_recovery ....

1)to start the server .

a)Power it on .
or

b)Connect to GSP and do a restet by RS . System will reste and proceed for booting.

To interrupt boot process,wiat for the self test to complete and press any key when it the messgae is displayed to do so .It will take you to a prompt Main Menu >

2)To boot from the tape .

On main menu do a search
MA>sea
this will scan for the available boot devices attached .

Tape drive will be listed in sequential access media .

to boot from tape give

MA>bo hardwarepath
or the corresponding device alias
MA >bo P0

3)to import VGs use VG import command .If you have map file then vgimport with map file .If map file is not available then Import using Disks .

Create /dev/vgxx directory and the VG group file by mknod
mknod /dev/vgXX/group c 64 0xXXXXXX
vgimport -v -s mapfile /dev/vgXX
or
vgimport -v /dev/vgXX /dev/dsk/c?t?d? /dev/dsk/c?t?d? ....

4)To morror root disk refer
http://forums1.itrc.hp.com/service/forums/questionanswer.do?threadId=979742
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Manuales
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Re: Some doubts about make_recovery ....


Thanks ... !!!!