In the past when I have done this, I have not copied over the server
directory of the previous server.  Not sure if that will cause a problem or
not.  I have always treated it as a semi DR situation and installed TSM
fresh and performed the restore db.

You did not mention switching over your library hardware.  You didn't
mention the device configuration file, but I guess that is included in your
server directory.


FWIW JT

From: Marco Spagnuolo <marco AT UWINDSOR DOT CA>
Reply-To: "ADSM: Dist Stor Manager" <ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU>
To: ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU
Subject: Migrating TSM Server on AIX
Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2003 10:33:06 -0500

Hi,

I'm preparing to migrate our TSM Server v 5.1.5.0 on AIX 4.3.3 from a F30
to a F50(same OS) and just wanted to know if there are any pitfalls in
doing so.  The plan is:

(). copy all data from the diskpool to our drpool
(). migrate all data from our main diskpool to our tapepool
(). disable sessions
(). copy all "missed" data from the tapepool to drpool
(). perform a FULL db backup which is in Roll Forward Mode and note the
tape volume
(). tar the ...\server\ folder and untar it on the F50 "new" which already
has TSM Server v5.1.5.0 on it.
(). shutdown the F30 "old"
(). dsmserv format to create the new db volumes and recovery log volumes
(). run dsmserv restore db to get the lastest
(). restart the "new" server and pray.

Any experiences out there that I should be aware of ???

Hope to be quick enough to respond to the list and contribute in the near
future...

Thanks,

Marco Spagnuolo
Senior System Administrator
University of Windsor (IT Services)
401 Sunset
Windsor, Ontario N9B 3P4
(519) 253-4232 Ext. 2769
Email: marco AT uwindsor DOT ca

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