Hello all,

Environment: AIX 4.3.3, TSM 4.1.3.0

I have a need to create a copy of a node and all of its data to "set aside"
for restores. I want to create a copy because I need to apply longer
retention times (probably "no limit") and don't want to change the retention
for all nodes in the domain. I can't use a backup set because the client
needs 30 days worth of data, not just a point in time. Also, I'd rather not
change the node's current domain, etc. because it is part of an enterprise
configuration and would effect 4 TSM servers.

This is what I'm thinking (all on the same TSM server):

1. Rename the node to a temporary name.
2. Export the node and data.
3. Rename the node back to its original name.
4. Create a new domain, etc. with the new retention settings.
5. Create a node in the new domain with the temporary name of the original
node.
6. Import the node.

Will this work? Is there an easier way? Any input/ideas/suggestions would be
greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Patrick Varney
Pacific Gas & Electric Company
Fairfield Information Operations Center (FFIOC)
Enterprise Services  Group (ESG), Senior Network Specialist
        *  internal 8-227-2823
        *  external 707-436-2823
        *  pager 707-288-1513