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[Networker] Moving client to a different Networker server

2009-08-13 13:11:18
Subject: [Networker] Moving client to a different Networker server
From: Greg Etling <getling AT STERN.NYU DOT EDU>
To: NETWORKER AT LISTSERV.TEMPLE DOT EDU
Date: Thu, 13 Aug 2009 13:03:25 -0400
Hi all,

I'm working to migrate a few clients from one Networker 7.4.4 server to another, and I'm trying to discern the quickest way to merge the index and db entries into the new server. The documents (DRG) are a little vague on this process, so I'd love if anyone could recommend. Leaving the old server operational is not an option as I need to convert it into a storage node, which will necessitate wiping out the /nsr folder and starting clean.

Seems to me like the recommended procedure would be as follows:

On old server, run 'savegrp -O -G GROUP' for all clients on to one tape.
Insert tape into library for new server.
Run scanner -i on new server to populate indexes.


My question is: is this the most efficient way (or can I move index files and run some iteration of nsrck), and will this give me all the volume, saveset and expiration information?

Any pointers and guidance welcome as always.

Thanks,
Greg
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Greg Etling <getling AT stern.nyu DOT edu <mailto:getling AT stern.nyu DOT edu>>
Systems Administrator
Stern IT Enterprise Operations
NYU Stern School of Business

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