Hello Raminder,

It is not that simple.

Do not get confused with reasons for 
this problem - this is definitely an operating system related issue, 
and not one of backup software.

Some procedures for disaster recovery on different hardware 
are described on microsoft web site but are NOT supported.
Their limitations are almost independant on backup software.

It is even not sure if you will be able to perform 
installation of today´s operating system 
on a computer from 2008, 
so why would you expect it from a backup software?




Basically you complain about only one particular dependency among many
others:

 - your data depends now as well as in 5 years on all of:know-how,
application, organisational issues (passwords!)

 - applications depends on know-how and on operating system

 - operating system depends on know-how and on hardware

 - not to speak about cross-dependencies with other applications, network,
legal regulations..
 

No backup software will ever be able to backup all of it,
you only can create your backup for your particular configuration.

maximalistic solution: 

        if this problem is important enough,
        keep copy of all dependant parts,
        like    data, 
                manuals, passwords, access lists, 
                SW installation media, 
                SW installation and configuration description,
        a n d  quite naturally a copy of hardware as well.


best regards ;)
juraj Salak


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Braich, Raminder [mailto:raminder.braich AT DAVEY DOT COM]
> Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2003 3:00 PM
> To: ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU
> Subject: Re: NT restore to different hardware
> 
> 
> Looks like there is no easy way to do a restore to different 
> hardware. What
> happens if there is a disaster and you cannot get your 5 year 
> old server
> from anywhere. How is TSM going to restore to that server! To 
> me it looks
> like TSM is very good at taking backups and managing them but 
> in the restore
> department I have serious doubts.
> How are other people doing their disaster recovery exercises? 
> Do you keep
> identical hardware at DR site also? What happens if you need a faster
> server?
> There have been references to Redbook SG24-4880, however, 
> this redbook tells
> you how to do a restore on identical hardware only.
> 
> All comments are welcome..
> 
> Thanks
> Raminder Braich
> SAP/Oracle DBA
> The Davey Tree Expert Company
> Kent, OH, 44240.
>