TSM Server DR

[adeelb7]

Can any one tell me DR step's of TSM Server.........!
i need both Backup step of TSM Server and Restore step of TSM Server please i really need these step if any know please explain me step by step i shall be every thank to you...........!

Regard
Adeel Akhtar

 

[BBB]

That is a very big question.

Start with the manual, here, which answers your question:

http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infoc...ic/com.ibm.itsmaixn.doc/anragd54734.htm#recdb

 

[Harry_Redl]

Hi,

well - BBB is right - DR of TSM server is not an easy task and you have to understand many concepts of TSM - DB protection, device configuration, primary/copy pool function ....
Basically - for backup you need to perform TSM DB backups (Full/Incr/Snapshot) and keep "magic four" files
dsmserv.dsk - describes DB and RLOG volumes
dsmserv.opt - configuration on the server
volhist.out - information about volumes - you need that for identifiing DB backups
devconfig.out - describes the device configuration

For restore you need to install TSM server code, return files where they belong and restore TSM DB.

However - if anything is different from the original configuration (different location/size of DB volumes, another hardware or SCSI mapping) then you have to manually edit the "magic four" files - and it really pays when you know what are you doing ....


Harry

 

[adeelb7]

how can i restore tsm server backup.....!

Harry and BBB please help i flow these step but problem is when i restore 4,5 and 6 step not run canu tell me why plzzzzzzzzzz................!
both onsite and drsite we have same hardware, same machine same tape library.........and also i insert backup tape on Dr site tape library................!


If you have DRM license use it and run prepare to create DR plan.
The things you need for DR are
1. Database backup: ba db dev=lto type=full
2. Backup of volume history and device configuration: ba devconfig, ba volhist
3. Save a copy of your dsmserv.dsk, dsmserv.opt, devcnfg.out, volhist.out files on a CD or SAN file.

To restore
1. Copy the saved dsmserv.opt to C:\PROGRAM FILES\TIVOLI\TSM\SERVER\DSMSERV.OPT
2. Copy the saved volhist.out to "C:\PROGRA~1\TIVOLI\TSM\SERVER1\VOLHIST.OUT"
3. Copy the saved devcnfig.out to "C:\PROGRA~1\TIVOLI\TSM\SERVER1\DEVCNFG.OUT
4. Initialize the log and database, the # will be however many you had and format
to the drive you had them on "C:\PROGRAM FILES\TIVOLI\TSM\SERVER\DSMSERV"
-k "Server1" format # FILE:"E:\TSM\DRM\LOG.VOLUMES" #
FILE:"E:\TSM\DRM\DB.VOLUMES
5. Restore the server database to latest version backed up per the volume history
file. C:\PROGRAM FILES\TIVOLI\TSM\SERVER\DSMSERV -k "Server1" restore db todate=mm/dd/yyyy totime=hh:mm:ss source=dbb

6. After that you can start the server "C:\PROGRAM FILES\TIVOLI\TSM\SERVER\DSMSERV" -k "Server1
.....!

 

[Harry_Redl]

Hi,

if you are not familiar with the formating/initializing the DB/RLog volumes under the OS, here is a workaround.

After installation of the TSM on the new machine (target - restored TSM will run on this machine), initialize the first TSM instance (using TSM MMC) using "minimal configuration"
It asks only for the first DB and RLOG volumes to be created and few other (unimportant) questions.

When you have this instance running, use standard TSM commands to define new DB and RLOG volumes
def dbvol <filename> formatsize=<megabytes>
def logvol <filename> formatsize=<megabytes>

and assign the space to the DB and RLOG

extend DB <size>
extend log <size>

Make sure everything is ok (use "q db" and "q log")

Now you have new, initialized, assigned (and large enough) DB and RLOG volumes AND new dsmserv.dsk

Now halt this new instance (using HALT, or stop the service)

Copy the three important files in place (volhist.out, devconfig.out and dsmserv.opt)

and run "dsmserv restore db ....blahblahblah"
(you can omit the "-k server1" option - it takes the first instance by default)

Let us know the result

Harry

 

[adeelb7]

ok harry 1st i'll try this then i let u know okz.........!

but one question come in my mind in our case dsmserv.dsk file is not mention originally i create db and log file in
d:\tsmdata\server1\db1.dsm
d:\tsmdata\server1\log1.dsm

don't u thing i create db and log file on the same location in dr site ???????

also tell me where i paste "devconfig,volhist,dsmserv.opt" file in that location :
C:\PROGRA~1\TIVOLI\TSM\SERVER1\

or another location ??????????????????

regard adeel

 

[Harry_Redl]

Hi,

you do not need to create TSM DB and RLog volumes in the same location at the DR site - all you need is to have volumes large enough AND have corresponding dsmserv.dsk
the location of the config files - if you did follow the defaults when installing TSM, then put it in the folder you mentioned
C:\PROGRA~1\TIVOLI\TSM\SERVER1\

Hope it helps

Harry

 

[adeelb7]

hey Harry;

i face problem to restore tsm server...........! dude i follow's these step for restroing that u givein me.......!

1) install TSM Server on the new machne
2)initialize TSM instance with min configuration.
3)defibe DB and LOG file's
4)Halt tsm server or stop tsm service.
5)paste (Volhist.out,devconfig.out and dsmserv.opt") on that location
c:\program files\tivoli\tsm\server1\
6) open command prompt and goto c:\program files\tivoli\tsm\server\
and type this command
dsmserv restore db devlcass=hbllib_class volumenames=A00077L3

but this command not run this error message came.........!

C:\Program Files\Tivoli\TSM\server>dsmserv restore db devclass=hbllib_class volu
mename=a00077l3
ANR0900I Processing options file c:\program files\tivoli\tsm\server1\dsmserv.o-
pt.
ANR7800I DSMSERV generated at 16:54:43 on Dec 7 2006.
Tivoli Storage Manager for Windows
Version 5, Release 4, Level 0.0
Licensed Materials - Property of IBM
(C) Copyright IBM Corporation 1990, 2007.
All rights reserved.
U.S. Government Users Restricted Rights - Use, duplication or disclosure
restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corporation.
ANR4726I The ICC support module has been loaded.
ANR8200I TCP/IP driver ready for connection with clients on port 1500.
ANR0200I Recovery log assigned capacity is 1500 megabytes.
ANR0201I Database assigned capacity is 4024 megabytes.
ANR1437E No device configuration files could be used.

C:\Program Files\Tivoli\TSM\server>

===================================================

Please can any one Solved this problem plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

 

[adeelb7]

my devconfig.out file
========================
/* Device Configuration */
DEFINE DEVCLASS HBLLIB_CLASS DEVTYPE=LTO FORMAT=ULTRIUM3 MOUNTLIMIT=DRIVES MOUNTWAIT=20 MOUNTRETENTION=10 PREFIX=ADSM LIBRARY=TS3200 WORM=NO
DEFINE SERVER PKKHICS01I18_STA COMMMETHOD=TCPIP HLADDRESS=10.16.0.163 LLADDRESS=1502 SERVERPASSWORD=21813af7ccab7149a90335e29119d723f0
SET SERVERNAME PKKHICS01I17_SERVER1
SET SERVERPASSWORD 215d1d69999fb5581eb537b190f04fc22b
DEFINE LIBRARY TS3200 LIBTYPE=SCSI SERIAL="00X4U78A2413_LL0" SHARED=YES AUTOLABEL=NO RESETDRIVE=YES
DEFINE DRIVE TS3200 DRIVE0 ELEMENT=257 ONLINE=Yes WWN="2007000E1110187E" SERIAL="1210189609"
/* LIBRARYINVENTORY SCSI TS3200 A00072L3 4096 101*/
/* LIBRARYINVENTORY SCSI TS3200 A00077L3 4097 101*/
DEFINE PATH PKKHICS01I17_SERVER1 TS3200 SRCTYPE=SERVER DESTTYPE=LIBRARY DEVICE=\\.\Changer0 ONLINE=YES
DEFINE PATH PKKHICS01I17_SERVER1 DRIVE0 SRCTYPE=SERVER DESTTYPE=DRIVE LIBRARY=TS3200 DEVICE=mt0.0.0.0 ONLINE=YES
DEFINE PATH PKKHICS01I18_STA DRIVE0 SRCTYPE=SERVER DESTTYPE=DRIVE LIBRARY=TS3200 DEVICE=mt0.0.0.0 ONLINE=YES

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Volhist.out file
==========================
*********************************************************************************************************
*
* Sequential Volume Usage History
* Updated 05/23/2007 11:48:38
*
* Operation Volume Backup Backup Volume Device Volume
* Date/Time Type Series Oper. Seq Class Name Name
*********************************************************************************************************
2007/05/17 16:33:47 STGNEW 0 0 0 HBLLIB_CLASS A00072L3
2007/05/17 16:35:21 STGREUSE 0 0 0 HBLLIB_CLASS A00072L3
2007/05/23 11:44:43 BACKUPFULL 1 0 1 HBLLIB_CLASS A00077L3

 

[Harry_Redl]

Hi,

I would check if the TSM has read rights to the devconfig.out and I would add the line
devconfig "c:\program files\tivoli\tsm\server1\devconfig.out"
to the dsmserv.opt

Hope it helps

If you want, contact me via ICQ or Skype chat - we can solve that online

Harry

 

[adeelb7]

ok harry i'll check this then i update you......!

 

[adeelb7]

Hey Harry i need ur help again man........! i change dsmserv.opt file which changes u give me but dude problem when i run Restore db this error message came know happen is this TSM server pick tape but not restore give this message

---------------
C:\Program Files\Tivoli\TSM\server>dsmserv restore db devclass=hbllib_class volu
mename=a00077l3
ANR0900I Processing options file c:\program files\tivoli\tsm\server1\dsmserv.o-
pt.
ANR7800I DSMSERV generated at 16:54:43 on Dec 7 2006.
Tivoli Storage Manager for Windows
Version 5, Release 4, Level 0.0
Licensed Materials - Property of IBM
(C) Copyright IBM Corporation 1990, 2007.
All rights reserved.
U.S. Government Users Restricted Rights - Use, duplication or disclosure
restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corporation.
ANR4726I The ICC support module has been loaded.
ANR8200I TCP/IP driver ready for connection with clients on port 1500.
ANR0200I Recovery log assigned capacity is 1500 megabytes.
ANR0201I Database assigned capacity is 4024 megabytes.
ANR1437E No device configuration files could be used.

C:\Program Files\Tivoli\TSM\server>
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Problem is this i Halt TSM Server when run TSM restore db command this message show u need to extend db and recovery log problem is this know TSm Server Serivce not start when goto start it it Start and Stop quickly i don't know why ??????????????

bay da i gave 3 GB db space and 1.5 gb log aspace i thing this lot of space............!

 

[M@rco]

Looks like your DB need 4Gb, so extend your db to 5gb. Then it should work I think