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Backing Up and Restoring the DNCS and Application Server
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Restore the DNCS or Application Server File System,
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Restoring the File System From a Remote Host Computer
Follow these instructions to restore the DNCS or Application Server file system from
a tape in another computer — commonly referred to as a remote host computer.
Example: Use this procedure, for instance, if you are restoring the Application
Example: Use this procedure, for instance, if you are restoring the Application
Server file system from a tape in the DNCS.
Note: If you have correctly followed the directions in this chapter, you should be
Note: If you have correctly followed the directions in this chapter, you should be
logged on to an xterm window as root user.
1.
Type /cdrom/cdrom0/s3/backup_restore/restoreFileSystems -r [hostname or
IP address]:[tape device] and then press Enter.
Notes:
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Notes:
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Substitute the hostname or IP address of the remotely located computer for
[hostname or IP address].
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Type the command on one line.
Example:
/cdrom/cdrom0/s3/backup_restore/restoreFileSystems -r
192.168.44.71:/dev/rmt/0h
Result: The system restores the DNCS or Application Server file system and
Result: The system restores the DNCS or Application Server file system and
displays a message when the restoration is complete.
2.
When the restoration is complete, eject the tape and store it in a safe place.
3.
Type /usr/sbin/shutdown -y -i0 -i6 and then press Enter.
Result: The DNCS or Application Server reboots and the Common Desktop
Result: The DNCS or Application Server reboots and the Common Desktop
Environment (CDE) login window appears.
Note: The Enterprise 450 and Sun Fire 880 DNCS will reboot a few times as
Note: The Enterprise 450 and Sun Fire 880 DNCS will reboot a few times as
part of the restoration process.
4.
Log on to the CDE as root user.
5.
Have you just restored the file system of a DNCS?
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If yes, follow the Restore the Informix Database procedures in Chapter 3
to restore the Informix database.
Note: After restoring the Informix database, go to step 6.
Important: The final few steps in restoring the Informix database require
Note: After restoring the Informix database, go to step 6.
Important: The final few steps in restoring the Informix database require
that you eject the DBDS Maintenance CD and restart the system
components. Stop right before you eject the CD and restart the system
components.
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If no (you restore the file system of an Application Server), skip to step 11.