Application agent backup information, Protecting backup information for disk backups – HP XP Command View Advanced Edition Software User Manual
Page 213
•
Copy-group list file
For details on the file name and location of the copy group list file, see “
•
Database list file or mount point directory list file
For details on the file names and locations of the database list files and mount point directory list
files, see “
Creating a database list file or mount point directory list file
Application Agent backup information
In order to restore data backed up by Application Agent, the backup catalog and information on the
DBMS (SQL Server metafile when the backup is of an SQL Server) are required. Data restoration
using backup catalogs cannot be performed if the backup catalog is damaged. Also, data restoration
cannot be performed if the DBMS information is damaged.
Therefore, the backup catalog and DBMS information must be protected as the backup information
of Application Agent.
Protect (backup) the backup catalog and DBMS information (SQL Server metafiles) after completing
each normal backup.
Protecting backup information for disk backups
Backup information for disk backups is kept only on the disk. Therefore, if the disk is damaged,
restoration of data backed up on the secondary volume cannot be performed. This can be prevented
by protecting backup information from the file server or the database server.
In order to protect backup information, store the files to be protected in the temporary directory for
extended commands, and then backup the files from the temporary directory onto a media such as
tape.
Figure 60 Protecting backup information for disk backups
To back up the backup information, perform the procedure for backing up a file system, SQL Server
database, Exchange database and then back up the backup information.
Notes
When
EX_DRM_DB_EXPORT
is executed, one generation of backup information is stored in the
temporary directory for extended commands. Only manage the number of secondary volume
generations for backup information. Also, make sure that each generation is identifiable.
When the backup is of a file system:
Application Agent CLI User Guide
213