We started with TSM back in the ADSM 2.1 days, when the D/R module was
extra-cost and a bit pricey. We came up with an in-house script to copy the
volume history and the device config file to a floppy daily - and we strapped
the floppy to the database backup with a heavy-duty rubber band.
We still do this, although we no longer write anything to the floppy - it's
just a 'tag' for the support-team member that hauls the tapes between our
computer room and our off-site storage facility.
We run three floppy colors - Red, Orange, and Yellow - with seven in each set,
labeled 'Sunday' through 'Saturday'. We send tapes off-site daily, with the
day's database backup tape. But we only bring the database backups back on
Fridays, just to simplify the process.
This week, for example, is the 'Orange' week. So we've been sending over
database backups with Orange floppies attached. Last week was the 'Red' week.
Tomorrow, the Orange 'Friday' tape goes off-site - and all the 'Red' tapes come
back to be checked back into the library. All of the database backup tapes are
kept together off-site in a dedicated file drawer, separate from TSM-managed
data tapes.
It's simple, effective, and doesn't require looking at bits of paper at
disaster recovery time.
Tom Kauffman
NIBCO, Inc.
-----Original Message-----
From: ADSM: Dist Stor Manager [mailto:ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU] On Behalf Of
Christian Svensson
Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2009 1:51 PM
To: ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU
Subject: How do you keep track of DB Backup
Hi,
I got a generic question for you all. How do you keep in track of your Database
Backup Tape Volumes?
I know you can see in Volhist the label of the volume, but how do you keep in
track to get it back from the vault?
Do you have a script or do you call it back one day in advance?
Please, I'm really interested of your feedback and how you deal with it?
Best Regards
Christian Svensson
Cell: +46-70-325 1577
E-mail: Christian.Svensson AT cristie DOT se
Skype: cristie.christian.svensson
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