Hi ADSM-ers!
I am currently finalizing the implementation of a Network Storage
Manager (ADSM for AIX) in our shop.
We would like our tape operator to insert an eject tapes from the
library.
I have implemented the following steps:
The operator starts a ADSM script which ejects all tapes with the
MOUNTABLE status from the library and it updates their state to VAULT.
I have given the operator access to the Web Admin interface to allow him
to create a "tape pull list" (q drmedia wherestate=vaultretrieve). He
retrieves these tapes from the vault and inserts them into the I/O
slots.
He now starts a ADSM script which changes the tapes with the
VAULTRETRIEVE status to the ONSITERETIEVE status. This same macro
creates a second macro which contains the CHECKIN LIBVOL commands for
these tapes. This is executed afterwards.
Now my problem: I wanted the operator to issues these commands through
the console (/usr/lpp/adsmserv/ezadsm/console4). This I thought to be a
nice interface for him. There is just one problem. If you start the
console in the "ADSM Server Session via Administrative Client" mode you
will only receive the output from your command (process started...). You
will not receive mount messages or reply requests! If you start the
console in the "ADSM Server Message Output Only Session" mode you will
see the mount message and reply requests, but you will not be able to
issue commands!
Now, I know I can have the operator start a DSMADMC -CONSOLE and a
normal DSMADMC window, but this is not a very friendly interface,
especially for non-AIX users.
I am very curious how other shops implement this!
Thank you very much for your reply in advance!
Kindest regards,
Eric van Loon