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Restore the Key Files
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Restore the Key Files
Overview
Consider the following points about the restoration of the DNCS or Application
Server key files.
Prerequisite
You need the tape from your most recent backup of the key files before restoring the
You need the tape from your most recent backup of the key files before restoring the
key files.
Important: Be sure your tapes are write-protected before you use them to restore the
Important: Be sure your tapes are write-protected before you use them to restore the
key files.
System Shutdown Required
In order to restore the DNCS or Application Server key files, system operators must
In order to restore the DNCS or Application Server key files, system operators must
shut down Spectrum, the DNCS, and the Application Server.
Key Files Restore Script Options
The script that restores the DNCS or Application Server key files is called
The script that restores the DNCS or Application Server key files is called
restoreKeyFiles. You can run the restoreKeyFiles script with the following options:
-l — Local-tape-drive. Specifies tape drive to use on local host computer.
(for example — /dev/rmt/0h)
-r — Remote-tape-drive. Specifies tape drive on a remote host computer.
(for example — sparky:/dev/rmt/0h or 192.168.1.10: /dev/rmt/0h)
-v — verbose. Verbose output.
-h — help. Provides a brief description of the valid options.
Note: The –l and –r options are mutually exclusive of one another; only one of them
can be used.
Preparing to Restore the Key Files
Complete the following steps to prepare to restore the DNCS or Application Server
key files.
1 Follow the procedures in
1 Follow the procedures in
Stopping System Components (on page 57) to stop
Spectrum, the Application Server, and the DNCS.
2 If necessary, open an xterm window on the DNCS or the Application Server,
depending upon which server you are restoring.