On Fri, 14 Sep 2007, Tim Hoke wrote:

> Justin,
>
> I think you are misinterpreting the parameter.  It has nothing to do with
> how busy a server is... It's if the server is totally not available
> (offline).
>
>> From the SAG:
> "Specifies automatic failover to another NetBackup server if a server is
> temporarily inaccessible for a restore."
>
> The key word is "inaccessible".
>
> If you need a temporary solution, look at bpmedia -movedb... you can "move"
> the server so that you can complete the restore, then move back.
>
> I though I heard at one point that this whole media "ownership" thing was
> going to go away.  I just don't know when.  That way, if you kick off a
> restore, it sounds like it would try to use the original host, else, find
> one that is available so I can just get the restore done... In the short
> term, bpmedia is your bet option.
>
> -Tim
>

Ah I was looking for the equivalent of FORCE_RESTORE_MEDIA_SERVER but
only when the exsiting restore media server is busy.

This would make a lot of sense, yes?

Justin.

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