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Re: [ADSM-L] Expiration on a Test server

2008-08-15 10:40:58
Subject: Re: [ADSM-L] Expiration on a Test server
From: Zoltan Forray/AC/VCU <zforray AT VCU DOT EDU>
To: ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU
Date: Fri, 15 Aug 2008 10:39:24 -0400
This is one of the reasons I haven't brought it up after the reload, yet.

The test server isn't going to use/do anything but test things like EXPIRE
INVENTORY.  We will be eraseing/reloading it numerous times.

So, how do I avoid these possible complication?  Disconnect the ethernet
cable and work from the console?  Remove/change the test servers
definition from the production server?




Richard Sims <rbs AT BU DOT EDU>
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On Aug 15, 2008, at 10:10 AM, Zoltan Forray/AC/VCU wrote:

> Will doing this effect the actual, live data on the production server,
> since they see each other?  I was concerned it would try to release
> tapes
> and such.

By covertly sharing the real tape library inventory, you're playing
with fire, as the test TSM goes to use "expired" tapes for database
backups and any other server scheduled or triggered events.  That
server may also adjust the settings of tapes in the library, out of
sync with what the real server is doing.  Interesting situations may
result.

    Richard Sims