First, if the tape drives are the same in the two libraries, I would simply
update the existing devclass to point to the new library. If I remember
right then it is simply a matter of checking the tapes into the new library.
If a tape contains TSM data it is always private.
Second, I would consider 'moving' the data. Start by reconnecting your pools
to the new library to make sure all the new data is going to the new
library. Once you are happy that it is working properly, start moving the
data from tape volumes.
Third, read over the import and export functions very carefully. I'm not
sure if the import/export function is really what you want to use to migrate
your data to the new library.

Ken

> -----Original Message-----
> From: ADSM: Dist Stor Manager [mailto:ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU]On Behalf Of
> Ruddy STOUDER
> Sent: Friday, December 22, 2000 04:16
> To: ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU
> Subject: How does Import process work ?
>
>
> Hello,
>
> If I export all my data from my old server and old library to my new
> library (both libraries being connected to my old server) and that
> afterwards, I connect this new library to my new TSM server, what are
> the necessary steps before starting the import command.
>
> Do I have to checkin the tapes containing the exported data. How ? with
> scratch status, with private status ?
>
> Do an import command need to have the tapes defined in the Volhist or
> libvol via a checkin command ?
>
> Many thanks in advance for your help,
>
>
>  Ruddy Stouder
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