BRMS For IBM I

Welcome and eLab overview
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Facilities and policies
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Class hours
M - Th 9:00 4:15
F 9:00 3:30 or 4:00
Breaks
Finish time on the last day
Emergency exits
Phones
Messages
Restrooms
Smoking policy
Eating establishments
Policy for cell phones and pagers
Policy for Internet access Copyright IBM Corporation 2011
Introductions
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Name/company/location
Background/experience with:
Use of the native save/restore commands
Tape drives, tape library, virtual tape
BRMS
System i Navigator
Systems Director Navigator for i
Your objectives/expectations
What do you expect to get out of this course?
Interest in a specific area of BRMS?

Course objectives
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After completing this course, you should be able to:

Describe the major features and functions BRMS
List the steps to install BRMS on a single system or in a BRMS
network environment
Implement a previously defined backup and recovery strategy
using BRMS
Implement a previously defined archival and retrieval plan,
including dynamic retrieval using BRMS
Explain how to utilize a tape drive, tape library system, virtual
tape, and optical drive with BRMS
Implement and use BRMS using the green screen, System i
Navigator, and Systems Director Navigator for i

Introducing eLab
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Introduction
to eLab

IBM firewall overview (specific details next page)
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Step 1: Access the Citrix system
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Enter:
https://elabgateway.moppssc.com
Notice the https!

Step 2: Sign on to the Citrix client session
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Log in, then click the remote desktop icon that is displayed.
User name and password will be assigned by your
instructor.
Step 3: Sign on to the Windows client
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User ID: student

Password: passw0rd (notice the zero instead
of the letter o)
Accessing the lab systems (details on next page)
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Use the Citrix desktop and directions from your instructor to access:
5250 emulation
System i Navigator
Web browser => Systems Director Navigator for i

Step 4: Make full screen
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Make the Citrix/VMWare/Windows Client full screen

Hint: Use the top Start bar
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Lab Guide Appendix A: Write down required
information
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Open your Student Exercises Guide to Appendix A.
Write down the following information that you will need to know and use
for the rest of the week.
First thing every morning, start the e-lab environment:

e-lab user ID ____________ (xx=your team # assigned by inst)
e-lab pw ____________ (assigned by instructor)
To sign on to the System i, make note of your:

user ID AS28xx
pw as28pwd (is set to expire; student changes at first sign-on)
At the end of the day, sign off and disconnect your e-lab connection.
The e-lab environment is only available during the week of class.
Optionally, you can sign on to the lab system and perform the labs
in the evening (from your hotel room or from home).
Words of wisdom
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BRMS
BRMS
BRMS
Enjoy the class!

Overview of BRMS
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Unit objectives
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After completing this unit, you should be able to:

List the features and functions provided by BRMS
List the different software that makes up the BRMS product
Discuss the benefits of using the WRKMEDBRM command
Discuss the benefits of using the WRKMEDIBRM command
Discuss the benefits of using backup control groups to do your
backups
Describe the functions supported for BRMS by System i
Navigator and Systems Director Navigator for i

Overview of BRMS
features and functions
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Backup Recovery and Media Services (1 of 3)
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IBM is strategic backup management product (5770-BR1)

Manages your media
Automates your backups
Simplifies your recoveries
Provides detailed reporting
Detailed reports on what was saved and not saved
Detailed instructions on recovery process
Provides tape library support
Provides virtual tape support

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*BASE Option #1: Network

Media management
What is on tape XYZ?
What tapes should be in location DEF?
Backup planning

What tapes are old or have a lot of errors?
What tapes should move off-site today?
Network
What tape has the latest copy of object ABC?
Critical Non-critical BRMS
BRMS
application application Media
Media
Database
Database
Lib1 Lib3 iSeries

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Lib2 Lib4
BRMS
BRMS BRMS
Media Media
Database Database
What objects should be backed up?
What media? Tape, save file, or TSM? Recovery
Recovery iSeries
BB
iSeries
CC
Full, incremental, or cumulative
backups? Recovery Analysis
Recovery
Report
Analysis Report Libs
Libs
Completed:
Completed:
6 6
Recovery Volume Summary
RecoveryReport
Volume Summary Report
Libs
Libs
to to
go:go:
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5 :5Recover your BRMS
: Recover
database
your BRMS database %%
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Complete:
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by mounting VOL123
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typingVOL123 and typing
Vol123 OffsiteVol123
3/01/99
Offsite 3/01/99 RSTLIB QUSRBRM. Paylib1
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Vol123
Save-while-active, parallel saves Vol456 Comproom

Vol789 MLD01
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Vol7893/01/99
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Step 6 : 6Recover your user
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mounting VOL456mounting
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: Recover
and typing
STRRCYBRM
profiles
your
by user profiles by
VOL456 and typing
*RESTORE.
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StepStep : Recover
*SYSTEM *RESTORE.
OS/400
your special OS/400
Paylib2
Paylib2VolVol
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Paylib3VolVol
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libraries by mountinglibraries
VOL789byand
mounting VOL789 and
Spoolfile and object level saves

typing STR
typing
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Duplicate backup tapes Option #2: HSM

Did last night's backup run OK?
Virtual tape support List
Listof
ofTapes
tapes required
List
Listof
ofSteps
steps to
to Recover
recover
Online
Lineprogress
Progressreport
Report
Location-specific
Location-specificRecovery
recovery Steps
steps Hierarchical Storage
storage Software data
encryption
Management
management Media library
management
Tape
Tapelibrary
Library
support
Support User defined
IBM Enhanced Capacity
BRMS
BRMSGUI
GUI system name
Cartridge System Tape
Migrate
Migrate libraries,
libraries,root
rootfolders,
folders,
and and Tape library
spool
spoolfiles
files among
among disk
disk ASPs
ASPs based
based onon
age,
age,
size,
size,and
and last
last
useuse criteria
criteria
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Archive objects
objectsto tape
to tapebased
based on age,
on age,
size,
size,frequency
frequency ofofuse,
use,and andASP
ASP
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Dynamically
Dynamically recall
recall database
database files,
files,
DLO's
DLOs, andand streamfiles
stream files whenwhenneeded
needed

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Required software:
Media and storage extensions:
Optional feature of i5/OS that provides tape interface routines
One-time charge
BRMS:
Tier priced by CPU size; three separate pieces:
*Base - product
Option 1: Networking
Option 2: Advanced functions (archive/retrieval/HSM)
Licensed program product:
Supports:
All i5/OS tape devices and tape media
Virtual tape
Uses standard menus, commands, and help text
Uses native i5/OS save commands in the background
Tapes are readable by any system.
Runs in a single or networked (multisystem) environment
Backup Recovery and Media Services:
Restrictions
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Restrictions:
Tapes must have unique volume serials.
No support for:
Diskette
Unlabeled or nonstandard labeled tapes
It does not support SAVSTG, CPYTOTAP, or CPYFRMTAP natively.
It cannot run on the same system as other tape management
software.

Supported tape systems
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FlashCopy support overview
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FlashCopy
B
A
C
Backup
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Business with minimum
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as usual downtime P

Media management: WRKMEDBRM (1 of 2)
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The WRKMEDBRM command:

Tracks contents of each tape
Protects tapes against overwriting
Manages tape moves to and from off-site locations
Logs tape usage and error rates
Duplicates tapes and manages pairs
Manages tape sets
Manages parallel sets
Use option 13 to invoke the WRKMEDIBRM command.

Media management: WRKMEDBRM (2 of 2)
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Media information: WRKMEDIBRM (1 of 2)
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The WRKMEDIBRM command:

Tracks data that has been saved
Is sortable
Allows quick and easy restores
Can view down to object or member detail if proper level of detail has
been saved
Type of save is shown.
F11 shows if any objects were missed during the save.
Displays any errors that might have been logged
Use option 6 to invoke the WRKMEDBRM command.

Media information: WRKMEDIBRM (2 of 2)
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Backup control groups (1 of 2)
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Describes the backup:

What to back up: libraries, objects, folders, spool files, objects in
directories, special values
Full or cumulative
Save-while-active
Controls backups:
Subsystems to end, job queues to hold, and users to sign off
Which media to select
Use save files
Use virtual tape
Tracks success of backup:
BRMS log shows all backup activity.
Backup activity report shows all items saved and missed.
Save strategy exceptions shows libs never backed up.
Facilitates parallel saves
Backup control groups (2 of 2)
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Recovery
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Recovering a few objects:

User selects objects from list of saved items.
BRMS provides mount messages as required.
There is an online progress report.
Recovering a large number of objects or whole system:

Volume summary report lists volumes needed.
Recovery analysis report lists steps required.
BRMS manages the recovery.

Recovery with WRKMEDIBRM
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WRKMEDIBRM with 7-Restore

When you select option 7, the subsequent screens should guide you through the rest of the restore.

Archive (1 of 2)
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Archive:
Locate and list objects that have not been used recently.
Move these objects to tape and erase from disk.
This frees up disk space.
Retrieval:
Restore objects back to disk when needed.
For *FILE, integrated file system (IFS), and document library objects
(DLO), BRMS optionally should auto-recall when touched by a user,
provided that they are archived with STG(*FREE).

Archive (2 of 2)
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TSM application client to BRMS
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Advanced functions: HSM (1 of 2)
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Hierarchical storage management (HSM)

Allows migration of data among expensive and fast disk to less
expensive and slower disk:
Through user ASPs
Automatically using control groups
Manually using STRMGRBRM command
Eventually to tape through archive

Advanced functions: HSM (2 of 2)
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Change Migration Control Group Attributes I520DVL3
Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . *MGRGRP
Type choices, press Enter.
Migration Item Type Attribute Test Value Objects

*DEMOTE *LIB *AGE *GE 1 *ALL
Only libraries, root folders, and spool files are eligible for
migration.
Specify criteria for objects to migrate.
*DEMOTE or *PROMOTE through the hierarchy chain of user
ASPs one storage level at a time.

Overview of
System i Navigator and BRMS
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System i Navigator (1 of 2)
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Graphical user interface (GUI) for system management
Fully integrated into the Windows environment
Welcome wizard:
Opens at
System i Navigator
startup

System i Navigator (2 of 2)
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If BRMS is installed on system, the BRMS plug-in is available.

If BRMS is not installed on system, the BRMS plug-in is not
available.
Under My Connections
System container
Backup, Recovery and Media
Services

BRMS GUI help
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TASKPAD
How to... and more

information about all
available functions
Additional help
available on many
screens

BRMS functions in GUI (1 of 2)
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Create and run a backup or archive control group.

In V5R4, it was named backup policy.
Restore multiple or individual items.
Schedule items to be backed up and restored.
Print a system recovery report.
View the backup history.
Media information in the green screen
Ability to restore from the history screen
Run BRMS maintenance activities.
Add media.
Display and manage tape media.
View the backup and recovery log.

BRMS functions in GUI (2 of 2)
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Media movement:
Backup control groups
Verify move
Run all move policies
Manage locations
Save-while-active (SWA)
Tape library support
Independent ASPs
Parallel backups
Backups to save files
BRMS Application Client for Tivoli Storage Manager
Lotus server point-in-time recovery
List management:
Create lists
Update lists
BRMS functions by release
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Functions available
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The taskpad allows you to access BRMS functions.

Management Central > Task Activity > BRMS
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BRMS and GUI FAQs
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Overview of
Systems Director Navigator for i and
BRMS
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What is it?
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IBM Systems Director Navigator for i is the strategic

management console for IBM i.
It is a new Web-based console included with IBM i beginning in
V6R1.
It uses the same Integrated Solutions Console (ISC)
framework that the Web-based IBM Systems Director will use.
It is considered a Level 1 console; it is used to manage just
this server.
It contains all the currently Web-enabled functions of System i
Navigator (over 300 tasks).
All Web-enabled tasks are still URL-addressable and can be
accessed individually as servlets or as portlets within the new
Web console.

How do you get it?
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IBM Systems Director Navigator for i

Included as part of base operating system (5770-SS1 opt 3)
No extra charge
The following products must also be installed (these should

already be on your system):
IBM HTTP Server for i5/OS 5770-DG1
Qshell 5770-SS1 option 30
Portable App Solutions Environment
(PASE) 5770-SS1 option 33
IBM Developer Kit for Java 5770-JV1
J2SE 5.0 32 bit 5770-JV1 option 8
IBM Toolbox for Java 5770-JC1
Host servers 5770-SS1 option 12
What is included?
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All Web-enabled functions of System i Navigator, organized

into 13 different task categories (over 300 tasks total)
Jobs, messages, system values, database, users, file systems,
security, performance, and so on
In addition, functions from the following for-purchase LPPs will

be available in the console when the licensed program
products (LPPs) are installed:
iHASM
(System i High Availability Solutions Manager) 5770-HAS
BRMS (Backup Recovery and Media Services) 5770-BR1
IBM Performance Tools for i5/OS (DiskWatcher) 5770-PT1
IBM Performance Tools for i5/OS (JobWatcher) 5770-PT1 option 3

What functions are not included?
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Management Central functions:

Strategy is to use IBM Systems Director products for multisystem
tasks on the Web.
Database functions that involve graphics and charts:

SQL scripts
Visual Explain
Database Navigator
SQL Assist
Disk management:
Graphical view
Disk unit physical location
Disk unit/ASP capacity chart
Ensure that HTTP admin servers are running
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These servers will be an auto start server beginning in V6R1: starts with
the TCP/IP servers.

Work Management > Subsystems >
Active Subsystems
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In V7R1, all Web-based consoles

run on the integrated Web HTTP Web Admin GUI,
application admin servers. LDAP, Web Navigator, IPP
IBM Systems Director Navigator for i,

Secure Perspective, Cluster Services,
HASM
IBM Access for Web

Enter the following URL into a browser
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http://system:2001
system could be either the IP address or IP name.
Supports the following browsers:

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later
Mozilla Firefox 1.0 or later

Accept the certificate warnings
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Consoles run on SSL.

Firefox 2
Internet Explorer 6
Internet Explorer 7

User verification
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URL will be rerouted to a secure path: Port 2005.

Enter your IBM i user ID and password for this system.

Web console interface displays
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Expand IBM i
Management to view the
task categories.
Click the desired task
category to view the
Welcome page for that
task.
Click a task on the
Welcome page or click
Show All Tasks to view all
Web-enabled tasks for that
category.
Each selected task
appears in a separate
portlet and a tab appears at
the top of the workspace.
New controls: Overview (1 of 4)
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Left navigation groups New tab for each view!

all the tasks in logical
compartments.
Help link!
Most common
functions
included on
each Welcome
menu

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The All Tasks view

shows all major
options; click on
arrow tab to the
right to view every
task that is
supported for the
category. This
example is for the
Jobs category.
Selecting an option
will open a new tab.
Select the task from
the second menu;
click to execute.
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Select from the available actions.
Fast path icons to Table tasks!
Object tasks
Filters
List Actions
Sorts
Table tasks
Entry selection
Select an entry.
Click the arrow.
View tasks for
object.

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Operations are broken down
to tasks with logical
groupings.
Wizard-like interfaces help

organize values.

New controls overview: Terms
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Page Bar: Navigate between pages

Banner: Common image
across all consoles
Work area
New controls overview: Portlet controls
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Allows you to edit settings for the portlet

Return to the previous screen
Displayed if help is available
Minimize the module view; only the title bar is visible
Maximize view, full portlet view is visible
Close a portlet
Console module can be refreshed without reloading the
console page

What is included: Base functions (1 of 2)
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System Commonly used system tasks include viewing system status,

messages, disk status, and passwords.
Basic Operations Basic tasks include easily managing lists of messages, printer
output, and printers.
Work Management Control the work performed on the system including support for
interactive and batch work. Distribute resources to ensure
applications run well.
Configuration and These tasks provide functions to help you manage both
Service hardware and software on your system, including system
values, time management, and disk units.
Network These tasks help you control TCP/IP configuration, remote

access services, networking servers, and IP policies.
Integrated Server These tasks let you manage servers hosted by i5/OS and enroll
Administration and manage users and groups.
Security These functions allow you to plan and implement security on

your system, authorization lists, object permissions,
cryptographic functions.
What is included: Base functions (2 of 2)
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Users and Groups Display and manage a complete list of the users and groups,
create, delete, modify
Databases Graphical interface to perform many common admin database
operations, access and modify objects, work with performance
monitors, as well as access the health center
Journal Management Work with journals and journal receivers
Performance Collect performance data and view the collection to investigate

potential performance issues
File Systems Links to the most commonly used file systems tasks, integrated
file system, i5/OS NetServer, network file system
Internet i5/OS Internet configuration tasks, HTTP Server, digital

Configurations certificates, IBM IPP, Web-based help server, Internet Setup
wizard

What is included: Additional LPPs
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Backup and Manage your most critical and complex backups, including
Recovery and Media online backups of Lotus servers, simply and easily. You can
Services also recover your system fully in the event of a disaster or
hardware failure.
Cluster Resource This is a task-based approach for setting up and managing your
Services high availability solution. Create a customized high-availability
solution by separately creating each element of the high
availability solution. Create and manage clusters, cluster
resource groups, device domains, and cluster administrative
domains and perform switchovers.
High Availability This is an easy-to-use, guided approach to setting up high
Solutions Manager availability. This interface ensures and validates prerequisites,
configures all necessary technologies for the selected solution,
and tests the set up. This management solution interface is best
for smaller businesses who want simpler solutions that require
fewer resources.
Performance This includes browser-based performance tasks, manage
performance data collections, graphical user interface for
collecting performance data, graphically view and analyze
performance data using Collection Services, Job Watcher, Disk
Watcher
Welcome pages: System
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Welcome page for BRMS
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BRMS page: Available by advanced tab
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How does it compare to
System i Navigator? (1 of 2)
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IBM Systems Director Navigator for i requires nothing to be installed on

your PC.
It is installed and available to use out-of-the-box in V7R1.
In V7R1, IBM Systems Director Navigator for i is not a complete

replacement for System i Navigator.
There are many functions (over 300 Web-enabled functions) that have been Web-
enabled as of V6R1.
V7R1 adds scheduling and viewing of jobs, filtering of BRMS log messages,
marking volumes for duplication, support for multiple email addresses, and Level
2 Console (L2L).
IBM Systems Director Navigator for i provides management functions

not available in System i Navigator.
Performance Data Investigator
High Availability Solutions Manager

How does it compare to
System i Navigator? (2 of 2)
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IBM Systems Director Navigator for i is intended for management of

only the server to which you point your Web browser.
Management Central capabilities are not included.
Use IBM Systems Director cross-platform products for multisystem management.
Both are built from the same source code for consistent functionality.
Panels look different when rendered on the Web console.
Single user can only sign in to one Web consoleeither:

IBM Systems Director Navigator for i or System i Navigator URL Advisor
Both can have functions restricted.

Systems i Navigator does not install functions.
Web console restricts users from specific tasks.

Customize functions and applications (1 of 3)
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Click the Application Administration link.

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Open the tree node for the section.

Select the desired task.
Open the Task menu.

Select Customize.

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Specify the
users/groups that
you either want to
give access or
restrict access to
this function.

Additional
reference material
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BRMS Internet home page
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BRMS: Product Information link
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Publications
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Refer to these publications for more information:
Backup Recovery Media Services

V7R1 SC41-5345-07
V6R1 SC41-5345-06
A Practical Approach to Managing BRMS for OS/400

SG24-4840-01 (Redbook)
Redpiece (REDP0508)
Information on online Domino, SAP, TSM, and so forth
www.redbooks.ibm.com
Automated Tape Library Planning and Management

SC41-5309
OS/400 Backup and Recovery

V7R1 SC41-5304-10
V6R1 SC41-5304-09

Additional Internet sites
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iSeries Navigator
http://www-03.ibm.com/servers/eserver/iseries/navigator/
BRMS GUI
http://w3.rchland.ibm.com/~lpp/brmsGui/customerTips/brmsGuiCustomerSetupAn
dDebugNotes.htm
www-03.ibm.com/servers/eserver/iseries/service/brms/pluginfaq.html
Storage Web site (tape)

http://www-03.ibm.com/servers/eserver/iseries/hardware/storage/
System i Network
http://www.systeminetwork.com/
Backup basics and BRMS chapters
System i magazine backup/recovery FAQs
Commonly asked backup/recovery questions
iSeries Information Center

http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/iseries/
Checkpoint (1 of 2)
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1. True or False: BRMS provides the following functions.

Management of your media
Automation of your backups
Simplified recovery processing
Detailed reporting
2. Which command will display a listing of the media

currently being managed by BRMS?
a. WRKMEDBRM
b. WRKCTLGBRM
c. WRKMEDIBRM
d. WRKLBRM
3. True or False: The BRMS GUI support is provided by

the BRMS Option 2 Advanced functions.
Checkpoint solutions (1 of 2)
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1. True or False: BRMS provides the following functions.

Management of your media
Automation of your backups
Simplified recovery processing
Detailed reporting
The answer is True.
2. Which command will display a listing of the media currently being

managed by BRMS?
a. WRKMEDBRM
b. WRKCTLGBRM
c. WRKMEDIBRM
d. WRKLBRM
The answer is WRKMEDBRM.
3. True or False: The BRMS GUI support is provided by the BRMS

Option 2 Advanced functions.
The answer is False.
Checkpoint (2 of 2)
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4. Which command will display a listing of data that has been processed by BRMS?
a. WRKMEDBRM
b. WRKCTLGBRM
c. WRKMEDIBRM
d. WRKLBRM
5. ____________ is used to restore data that has been saved with BRMS.
a. Retrieval function
b. Restore function
c. TSM (Tivoli Storage Management)
d. HSM (Hierarchical Storage Management)
6. ____________ is used to recover data that has been archived with BRMS.
a. Archive function
b. Retrieval function

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4. Which command will display a listing of data that has been processed by BRMS?
a. WRKMEDBRM
b. WRKCTLGBRM
c. WRKMEDIBRM
d. WRKLBRM
The answer is WRKMEDIBRM.
5. ____________ is used to restore data that has been saved with BRMS.
a. Retrieval function
b. Restore function
The answer is Restore function.
6. ____________ is used to recover data that has been archived with BRMS.
a. Archive function
b. Retrieval function
The answer is Retrieval function.

Unit summary
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Having completed this unit, you should be able to:

List the features and functions provided by BRMS
List the different software that makes up the BRMS product
Discuss the benefits of using the WRKMEDBRM command
Discuss the benefits of using the WRKMEDIBRM command
Discuss the benefits of using backup control groups to do your
backups
Describe the functions supported for BRMS by System i
Navigator and Systems Director Navigator for i

Installing BRMS
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Unit objectives
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List the software that is required to install BRMS
List the correct order in which this software should be installed
Explain some considerations when installing BRMS
Explain the capabilities of the INZBRM command
Explain the process to initialize BRMS

BRMS software
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Install OS options and BRMS:

5770-SS1 Option 18: Media and Storage Extensions
Prerequisite
5770-SS1 Option 44: Encrypted Backup Enablement
5770-BR1 *BASE
5770-BR1 Option 1: Network feature
5770-BR1 Option 2: Advanced Functions feature

BRMS installation (1 of 2)
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1. GO LICPGM
2. Option 11: Install licensed programs

BRMS installation (2 of 2)
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When BRMS is installed, it automatically:

Creates the QBRM program library
Copies BRMS commands into QSYS
Creates the QUSRBRM setup library
Runs INZBRM (*DATA), which:
Creates a list of tape drives known to the system
Creates all media classes supported based on installed tape drives
Creates default BRMS objects
Registers the MSE tape interface program as exit points
(details later in this unit using the INZBRM command)
Add the license key information for BRMS:
Connect to www.ibm.com/software/lms
You need your customer number and software order number
Or
Run the ADDLICKEY command
For those systems with no Internet access (or at V5R3 and before)

Installation considerations
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If BRMS is installed before MSE, exit points do not exist,

therefore they cannot be registered.
Rerun INZBRM (*DATA) after MSE is loaded to register them.
*Uninstall then reinstall software in the correct order.
Call IBM Support for help to register the exit points manually.
BRMS/MSE should not be installed and active on a system

with some other tape management system.
Only one set of tape exits can be in place at a time.
Note: The assumption is that you do not need to keep any of the
BRMS objects that might already exist on the system, such as
control groups, media information, and so forth.
Install BRMS-related PTFs
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Rerun your last CUMME (cumulative media) DVD to pick up

BRMS and MSE PTFs (or apply most recent full CUMME).
Install the Backup and Recovery group PTF as follows:

V7R1: SF99188
V6R1: SF99187
V5R4: SF99186
The latest BRMS PTF is incorporated into the latest Backup

and Recovery group PTF on a monthly basis.
Keep System i Navigator updated as well (install service packs

for Access for Windows).
BRMS information APAR II09772
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The INZBRM command
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The Initialize BRMS (INZBRM) command performs several types of

initialization. These include:
Estimate the time to update BRMS to a future version and release
Start BRMS product initialization after installation or update
Estimate the time remaining to complete BRMS product initialization
Initialize all major files as well as establishing default policies and control groups
Starts the subsystem for networking in a multi-system environment
Reset BRMS and re-initialize all major files as well as establishing default
policies and control groups
Create auxiliary storage pool (ASP) descriptions
Re-register all BRMS functional authority elements with the OS's registration
facility; used during a full system recovery prior to restoring user profiles
Change the system name for BRMS media information to a new system name
when restoring this information to a different system or logical partition
Merge the BRMS database files contained on one library with the BRMS
database files in another library

Using INZBRM (1 of 2)
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INZBRM (*CHGSYSNAM):
Rename owner of BRMS media information:
Used in system recovery
Documented in the recovery report
INZBRM (*DATA):
Adds any tape drives that are attached but not known to BRMS
Adds any default BRMS objects that are missing
Adds control groups for new Domino servers
INZBRM (*DEVICE):
Same as INZBRM (*DATA) and
Deletes any tape drives that no longer exist on the system
INZBRM (*ESTPRDINZ):
Used to determine time required to initialize BRMS
INZBRM (*ESTPRDUPD):
Used to determine time required to initialize BRMS after upgrading to a new
software release
INZBRM (*FLASHCOPY):
Used to set the FlashCopy status of BRMS

Using INZBRM (2 of 2)
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INZBRM (*MERGE):
Used to merge BRMS database files from one library with BRMS database files in
another library
Used when consolidating multiple systems onto a single system
INZBRM (*NETSYS):
Used to add a system to a BRMS network
INZBRM (*RUNPRDINZ):
Initialize BRMS after installation/upgrade
BRMS cannot be used until completion.
INZBRM (*SECUREDDM):
Used to set the user profile and password to use for remote server secure DDM
connections to all the systems in a BRMS network
INZBRM (*SETAUT):
Used to re-register BRMS functional authority
Used during a full system recovery
Documented in the recovery report
INZBRM (*RESET) Beware:
All information is cleared.
Only BRMS defaults available when finished
Before initializing BRMS
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Running INZBRM (*ESTPRDINZ)
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DSPJOBLOG to view estimate

Display All Messages
System: I520DVL3
Job . . : QPADEV0002 User . . : TONIB Number . . . : 006027
INZBRM OPTION(*ESTPRDINZ)
Estimated initialization time is 0 hours and 10 minutes.
Additional Message Information
Message ID . . . . . . : BRM402B Severity . . . . . . . : 20

Message type . . . . . : Diagnostic
Date sent . . . . . . : 09/21/07 Time sent . . . . . . : 10:09:44
Message . . . . : Estimated initialization time is 0 hours and 10 minutes.

Cause . . . . . : The estimated time to complete BRMS product initialization
is 0 hours and 10 minutes. The time estimate is based on the files in
library QUSRBRM containing a total of 0 records and 0 deleted records.
BRMS product initialization performance can be optimized if run when there
is little or no other activity on the system.

Running INZBRM (*RUNPRDINZ)
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BRMS and System i Navigator
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System i Access for Windows must be installed on PC.
System i Navigator must be installed on PC.
BRMS plug-in to System i Navigator must be installed

separately.

System i Navigator before BRMS plug-in
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BRMS plug-in install
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BRMS plug-in successfully installed
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After BRMS plug-in install
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BRMS and Systems Director Navigator for i
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Tasks to implement BRMS (1 of 3)
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1. Install BRMS LPP and OS options.

Option 18 Media Storage Extension and Opt 44 Encrypted Backup Enablement
BRMS (5770-BR1)
*BASE, Opt 1 (Network feature) and Opt 2 (Advanced feature)
2. Install PTFs: Install the latest cumulative package and the
save/restore group PTF.
3. Add the license key for BRMS:
Connect to www.ibm.com/software/lms
or
Run the ADDLICKEY command
4. Initialize BRMS. Use the command: INZBRM *RUNPRDINZ
Run *ESTPRDINZ or *ESTPRDUPD for estimated time required.
5. Storage locations: Use the WRKLOCBRM command to create the
locations where your tapes should be kept; for example:
COMPROOM
OFF-SITE

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6. Media devices: Use the WRKDEVBRM command to review

the list of configured devices. For media libraries, also use
the WRKMLBBRM command.
7. Media classes: Use WRKCLSBRM *MED to ensure that all
media formats you need are included.
8. Container classes: Use WRKCLSBRM *CNR to define your
physical containers. Use of container management is
optional.
9. Containers: If containers are used for your tapes, use the
WRKCNRBRM command to create and add the containers.
10. Move policies: Use WRKPCYBRM *MOV to create the
move policies needed to rotate your media between the
storage locations.
11. Media policies: Use WRKPCYBRM *MED to create the
media policies needed. Media policies hold the retention
information, media type, and move policy.

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12. System policy: Check the parameter values in your system policy.
Take special notice of the following parameters:
Output queue: Create an output queue for BRMS reports.
The day start time affects both the media and the control groups.
13. Backup policy: Check your backup policy. Change any parameter
defaults to your specific environment.
14. Enroll and initialize media: Use the ADDMEDBRM to enroll and
initialize your tapes or use the ADDMLMBRM command if you have a
media library.
15. Create control groups: Define your backup. Create as many as
necessary to save all your data.
Use option 6 (Add to schedule) to add the control groups to the job scheduler.
16. BRMS maintenance: Schedule the STRMNTBRM command as part
of your daily routines. This command creates your disaster recovery
reports in the output queue specified in the system policy.

Checkpoint
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1. Which OS option is required to perform the basic BRMS functions supported by the
*BASE software?
a. 5770-SS1 Option 12 Host servers
b. 5770-SS1 Option 18 Media and storage extensions
c. 5770-SS1 Option 22 Object connect
d. 5770-SS1 Option 30 Qshell
2. The name of the library where the BRMS programs are stored on the system is
________ .
a. QSYS
b. QBRM
c. QUSRBRM
d. QSYSHLP
3. ________________ is the command used to update the BRMS device table with
the names of the tape hardware known by the OS.
a. INZBRM *CHGSYSNAM
b. INZBRM *DEVICE
c. INZBRM *FLASHCOPY
d. INZBRM *NETSYS

Checkpoint solutions
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1. Which OS option is required to perform the basic BRMS functions supported by the
*BASE software?
a. 5770-SS1 Option 12 Host servers
b. 5770-SS1 Option 18 Media and storage extensions
c. 5770-SS1 Option 22 Object connect
d. 5770-SS1 Option 30 Qshell
The answer is 5770-SS1 Option 18 Media and storage extensions.
2. The name of the library where the BRMS programs are stored on the system is
________ .
a. QSYS
b. QBRM
c. QUSRBRM
d. QSYSHLP
The answer is QBRM.
3. ________________ is the command used to update the BRMS device table with
the names of the tape hardware known by the OS.
a. INZBRM *CHGSYSNAM
b. INZBRM *DEVICE
c. INZBRM *FLASHCOPY
d. INZBRM *NETSYS
The answer is INZBRM *DEVICE.
Unit summary
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List the software that is required to install BRMS
List the correct order in which this software should be installed
Explain some considerations when installing BRMS
Explain the capabilities of the INZBRM command
Explain the process to initialize BRMS

BRMS policies overview
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Unit objectives
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Explain what policies are and what function they serve
List the different policies that can be set for BRMS
Detail and explain the parameters that are set through the
system policy
Explain how defaults are set on the system and how they can
be overridden at a lower level
Explain how to use the green screen, System i Navigator, and
Systems Director Navigator for IBM i interfaces to set policies

BRMS outline
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Defaults
Quarterly Daily System policy
Lib1 Lib3
Lib2 Lib4 Backup/recovery/archive
Control groups Retrieve/migration policy
Retention Save files

Media policies
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Move policies
Storage locations
IBM 2.5 GB Data Cartridge
Tape devices
Container classes Media classes

Policy administration
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System policy (one per operating system)

Default media class
Default media policy and devices
User notification and sign-off controls
IPL controls and presentation controls
Systems that share the media inventory
Start of day/time
Media monitor on/off
License information
Backup, archive, recovery, retrieve, migration policies

(one of each, override system policy)
Preferred media policy and devices
Weekly activity and user sign-off controls
Operation specific controls
Control groups
(as many as needed, override policies)
User sign-off controls
Media policy and devices
Weekly activity
Operation specific controls
Weekly activity
Individual commands
Priority flow
Using 5250 emulation
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Main BRMS menu
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Policy Administration menu
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System Policy menu
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Option 1: Change System Policy screen (1 of 2)
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Option 1: Change System Policy screen (2 of 2)
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Option 2: Work with Sign off Exceptions
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These users or devices are exempt from sign off when using
Sign off Interactive Users from a control group.
If you are running a restricted state save, this does not apply.

Option 3: Work with Subsystems to Check before
IPL
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Check to see if this subsystem is active; if it is then BRMS

does not allow an IPL to occur after the backup.

Option 4: Change Network Group
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New in V7R1:
You must use F11 to view BRMS Media Information options.

Option 5: Change Presentation Controls
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Option 6: Change Notification Controls
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These defaults can be changed to meet your needs.

All messages that BRMS generates, regardless of what ID is
running the backup, are sent to QSYSOPR.
Configure additional notification through GUI using email.

Option 7: Change IPL Controls
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The last two parameters cannot be overridden elsewhere.

Earliest and latest time to allow an IPL.
This allows you to specify a range of time to allow an IPL.
This is the only place these parameters can be viewed or changed.

Option 8: Display Log for BRM (DSPLOGBRM)
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Backup Policy menu
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Only two options are available.

This screen shows the default values used with backup control groups.
From here, you can override values set in the system policy.
Values can be overridden in individual backup control groups.
Work with items to omit from backup is used to add or remove backup
items when processing the *ASPnn, *SAVSYS, *ALLUSR, and *IBM
special values in a backup operation.
Can be overridden from the STRBKUBRM command
Ignored when using the *SYSTEM backup control group
Option 1: Change Backup Policy (1 of 3)
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Change Recovery Policy
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Two additional pages are associated with the recovery policy.

The defaults set through the recovery policy can be overridden through:
The parameters specified for the specific restore commands, or
The parameters specified for the WRKMEDIBRM command
Change Archive Policy
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Two additional pages are associated with the Archive Policy.

Specify criteria that must be met to archive your data
Specify parameters for the backup of the archive data
Use the STRARCBRM command to create a report of candidates for
review, or to perform the archive function.
Change Retrieve Policy
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Change Migration Policy
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Ability to specify a multitude of criteria

Only libraries, folders, and spool files can be migrated
Ability to use MOVSPLFBRM command
Migrated at library level, not object level
Migrated at root folder level
Media policy
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Unlike the other policies, multiple media policies can exist.

A media policy controls the following items:
Retention type (for saved data)
Move policy
Media class
Storage location to obtain tape from
Save to save file and ASP of save file (the majority of save file control
is implemented by the media policy)
Save file retention time
Whether data on the volume is to be secured
ASP storage limit (%) for save files
Number of volumes required for a save
Mark volumes for duplication

Move policy
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Multiple move policies can exist.

A move policy controls the following items:
Home location of media
Location for media after last sequence in itinerary
Whether media container is to be used for move
Media movement confirmation
List of locations and duration at each location during media/data life

Using System i Navigator
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System i Navigator: Global Policy Properties
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General
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Notification
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Signoff Exceptions
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Power Down
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Maintenance
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Retrieval
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Network
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Logging
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Using Systems
Director Navigator for i
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Connecting to the system
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Login prompt
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Choose global policy properties
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Global policy properties options
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Checkpoint (1 of 2)
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1. There is only one __________ policy on a system.

a. System
b. Backup
c. Recovery
d. All of these
2. True or False: Multiple users are able to make

changes to the system policy at the same time.
3. True or False: Setting the Media Monitor parameter to

OFF does not affect the logging of volume usage.

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1. There is only one __________ policy on a system.

a. System
b. Backup
c. Recovery
d. All of these
The answer is all of these.
2. True or False: Multiple users are able to make

changes to the system policy at the same time.
3. True or False: Setting the Media Monitor parameter to

OFF does not affect the logging of volume usage.

Checkpoint (2 of 2)
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4. True or False: The Backup policy and the Retrieve

policy work together to set up the defaults for backup
and recovery of data.
5. There can be as many __________ policies as

required on your system.
a. Backup
b. Recovery
c. Media
d. Archive
6. True or False: The values set in the System policy

can be overridden when an individual command is
run.
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4. True or False: The Backup policy and the Retrieve

policy work together to set up the defaults for backup
and recovery of data.
5. There can be more as many __________ policies as

required on your system.
a. Backup
b. Recovery
c. Media
d. Archive
The answer is Media.
6. True or False: The values set in the System policy

can be overridden when an individual command is
run.
The answer is True.
Unit summary
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Explain what policies are and what function they serve
List the different policies that can be set for BRMS
Detail and explain the parameters that are set through the
system policy
Explain how defaults are set on the system and how they are
overridden at a lower level
Explain how to use the green screen, System i Navigator, and
Systems Director Navigator for IBM i interfaces to set policies

Lab exercise: BRMS familiarization
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Using 5250 emulation

Using Systems Director Navigator for i
At the end of the labs, you should be able to:

Navigate the BRMS menus and the GUI options
Display all of the commands that relate to BRMS
List some of the objects that are
stored in the BRMS libraries:
QBRM and QUSRBRM

Media devices and encryption using
software or hardware
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Unit objectives
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Explain how tape devices are made available or configured for BRMS to
use
Describe the function of the parameters when changing a stand-alone
tape device
Describe the function of the parameters when changing a tape media
library device
Explain the benefit of using *MEDCLS in the device parameter when
saving information
Explain the use of the optimum block, device sharing, and automatically
enroll media parameters
Explain the support available to perform software data encryption
Explain the support available to perform hardware data encryption

Media devices and encryption using
software or hardware
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Tape device information
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Is automatically gathered during installation

Based on devices known by the operating system
Includes device type, model, and characteristics
Supports stand-alone tape drive, media library devices, and
virtual tape devices
Is used to validate and control media usage
Supports:
Automatic device selection (*MEDCLS)
Device sharing
Enrolling media
Optimum block sizes

Tape devices recognized by the OS
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WRKCFGSTS *DEV T*
WRKCFGSTS *DEV TAP*
Tape devices recognized by BRMS
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WRKDEVBRM

BRMS media devices
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A BRMS media device is needed for each tape unit to be used

by either:
Go LICPGM option 11 (RSTLICPGM) creates an entry for each tape
drive it finds on the system
INZBRM: *DEVICE or *DATA if a new drive has been added
INZBRM *DATA creates an entry for any new device
INZBRM *DEVICE does the same as *DATA as well as:
Reinitializes the device file
Resets any customization done on the media devices
WRKDEVBRM: Option 1 to add or option 2 to change manually

Change Tape Media Library Device
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Change Tape Device
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Is this the correct

location?

Optimum block parameter
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The optimum block parameter:

Specifies whether the optimum block size is used by this device for
the save operation
Allows IBM i to send data to the drive in blocks greater than 32 KB
blocks
Might increase save performance
Use DSPTAP to see block size used on a certain tape.
To turn it on:
Set OPTBLK parameter in BRMS tape device entry.
You can turn it on for all drives, even if they cannot use large
block yet.
Tapes saved using OPTBLK must be restored on a tape drive
that can support optimum block.
If you duplicate a tape that was saved with large block, the
outbound drive must also use large block.
Device sharing parameter
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A device can be shared between two systems (for example, a

3590 attached to a production and a development CPU).
This performs automatic vary-on/allocate before save and vary-
off/deallocate after save.
Device can also be shared without this setting, but the user must
handle vary-off/on.
System 1 System 2
Using TAP01
3590

Automatically enroll media parameter
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If this parameter is set to *YES on the BRMS tape device:

When BRMS is performing a save and finds a tape that is not already
in the media inventory, it enrolls the tape and continues rather than
sending a message.
Tape must already be initialized.
This parameter is irrelevant for media libraries (MLBs) because BRMS
would have to already know about the tape to mount it.

Using *MEDCLS in device parm (1 of 2)
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Using *MEDCLS in device parm (2 of 2)
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WRKMLBBRM
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Many options are available to work with the media library.

Each option initiates a separate command.

Using tape libraries
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One controller is created for each tape library device.

TAPMLBxx
One TAPMLBxx can control all the tape devices.
A tape device is a resource controlled by the tape library.
The device must be varied off.
The tape library makes the device available as needed.
Cannot vary on device if it is available to the tape library.
Cannot make device available to the tape library if it is varied on.
Must deallocate to vary on device as a stand-alone.
Allocation:
Unprotected: The device is available to any system.
Allocated: The device is only available for use by the system that has this status.
Deallocated: The device is unavailable to the tape library.
Status:
Operational: The device is ready for use.
Active: The device is actively running a job.
Job will be listed.
Unavailable: The device is not available to the tape library.
Varied on as a stand-alone
WRKMLBSTS
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TAP01 is a resource controlled by TAPMLB01.

A resource name is associated with each device description.
The resource name of TAP01 might or might not be the same as the
device description name in IBM i.
Varying on the tape library also makes all the tape resources
available, if possible.
Who is using my tape lib?
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File . . . . . : QP1ADEVUSE
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Control . . . . .
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FILE LIBRARY MEMBER FORMAT
DEVICELOG QTEMP DEVICELOG DEVICELOG
DATE . . . . . . . . 02/11/11
TIME . . . . . . . . 14:50:59
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Software data encryption
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Software data encryption overview
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Software data encryption requires:

5770-BR1 Option 2: BRMS Advanced feature
5770-SS1 Option 44: Encrypted Backup Enablement
Use the cryptographic services key management in GUI to
create keystore file.
The keystore file must be named Q1AKEYFILE and must be
stored in the QUSRBRM library with a unique file label.

Open Cryptographic Services Key Management
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Create New Keystore
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Media policy parameters to use encryption
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GUI: Media policy encryption parameters
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Steps to set up BRMS for encrypted saves
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Encryption considerations
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Encryption is not allowed for:

*IBM, *SAVSYS, *SAVSECDTA, *SAVCFG
Library names beginning with the letter Q (either user or system)
Performance impact: See student notes.
Not supported on optical devices or virtual devices
Error on recovery report: Be aware.
Discussed in future section
Most important: User must understand cryptographic services
key management.
If not, risks losing data
Services contract available to get assistance from IBM

Hardware data encryption
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Accessing up-to-date information
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IBM System Storage: TS1120 and TS1130
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Both support:
Flexible media, including short and long length cartridges and
re-writable and WORM formats
Small form factor and high capacity
Supports encryption and key management
Compatibility with existing IBM tape automation installations
IBM Power Systems, System i5, System p5, System z, and
System x support
TS1120
High performance with data transfer rate up to 260 MBps with
3:1 compression
TS1130
High performance with data transfer rate up to 350 MBps with
3:1 compression
Steps to set up BRMS for encrypted saves
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Initialize new device by using:

INZBRM *Device command, or
Use WRKDEVBRM - option 1 to add new device
For encrypted media, IBM i will report media density as FMT3592A2E.
Use media class to distinguish between densities or even volumes.
Media enrolled in encryption pool will have a density of FMT3592A2E.
Create a media class called FMT3592A2E by using the new media density
FMT3592A2E.
Use media class FMT3592A2E:
To enroll encryption capable media into BRMS inventory
For all media policies that require encrypted saves and archive operations
User is responsible for enrolling encrypted and non-encrypted media
into the correct media class.
All backup and archive operations performed on IBM i (V5R2 and
above) that use media class FMT3592A2E will be encrypted.

Checkpoint (1 of 3)
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1. True or False: Information about the available tape devices that will be
supported by BRMS is captured at BRMS install time.
2. The command used to list the tape devices that BRMS knows about is
the ____________ command.
a. WRKMEDBRM
b. WRKCTLGBRM
c. WRKCLSBRM
d. WRKDEVBRM
3. True or False: It is recommended that you set up your system to

specify automatically enroll media.
4. Instead of specifying the actual name of a tape drive for the backup
device parameter you can specify ____________.
a. *FULL
b. *TAPE
c. *MEDCLS
d. *SYSTAP
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1. True or False: Information about the available tape devices that will be supported by
BRMS is captured at BRMS install time.
The answer is True.
2. The command used to list the tape devices that BRMS knows about is the
____________ command.
a. WRKMEDBRM
b. WRKCTLGBRM
c. WRKCLSBRM
d. WRKDEVBRM
The answer is WRKDEVBRM.
3. True or False: It is recommended that you set up your system to specify automatically
enroll media.
4. Instead of specifying the actual name of a tape drive for the backup device parameter you
can specify ____________.
a. *FULL
b. *TAPE
c. *MEDCLS
d. *SYSTAP
The answer is *MEDCLS.
Checkpoint (2 of 3)
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5. The command to display and work with the status of a tape library is
a. WRKCFGSTS
b. WRKDEVBRM
c. WRKMLBSTS
d. WRKTAPSTS
6. Option ______ of the OS is required to implement software data

encryption.
a. 12
b. 18
c. 30
d. 44
7. True or False: Software data encryption is a function provided by

Option 1 Networking feature of the BRMS software.

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5. The command to display and work with the status of a tape library is
a. WRKCFGSTS
b. WRKDEVBRM
c. WRKMLBSTS
d. WRKTAPSTS
The answer is WRKMLBSTS.
6. Option ______ of the OS is required to implement software data

encryption.
a. 12
b. 18
c. 30
d. 44
The answer is 44.
7. True or False: Software data encryption is a function provided by

Option 1 Networking feature of the BRMS software.
Checkpoint (3 of 3)
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8. The keystore file used for software encryption must be stored in which
library?
a. QSYS
b. QBRM
c. QUSRBRM
d. QGPL
9. True or False: Hardware data encryption is supported on all of the

different tape drives that can be connected to the POWER I system.
10. The Encrypt Data *YES parameter is specified in which of the

following?
a. System policy
b. Backup policy
c. Media class
d. Media policy

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8. The keystore file used for software encryption must be stored in which
library?
a. QSYS
b. QBRM
c. QUSRBRM
d. QGPL
The answer is QUSRBRM.
9. True or False: Hardware data encryption is supported on all of the

different tape drives that can be connected to the POWER I system.
10. The Encrypt Data *YES parameter is specified in which of the

following?
a. System policy
b. Backup policy
c. Media class
d. Media policy
The answer is Media policy.
Unit summary
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Explain how tape devices are made available or configured for BRMS to
use
Describe the function of the parameters when changing a stand-alone
tape device
Describe the function of the parameters when changing a tape media
library device
Explain the benefit of using *MEDCLS in the device parameter when
saving information
Explain the use of the optimum block, device sharing, and automatically
enroll media parameters
Explain the support available to perform software data encryption
Explain the support available to perform hardware data encryption

Overview and implementation of virtual
tape, DVD, and optical device support
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Unit objectives
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Discuss the advantage of virtual tape
List the steps necessary to implement virtual tape
Explain the purpose of catalog shadowing
Discuss the support available for DVD and optical devices

Overview and implementation of
virtual tape support
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Virtual tape support (1 of 4)
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Key advantages:
Supported on all save/restore commands
Can be faster than saving directly to tape
Eliminates save file limitations
Eliminates media error limitations
Allows duplicate saves to media (DUPMEDBRM)
Allows on-site and off-site storage

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Considerations:
Additional DASD requirements
No installation from SAVSYS virtual volume:
D type IPL is only supported from physical media.
Might not be faster:
Tape technology
System configuration and environment
Data compaction not supported
Data compression support:
DTACPR(*YES) parameter on save commands:
Default is *NO
Significant performance impact

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Implementation of virtual tape:

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Configures as Random Access Cartridge Loader (RACL) tape device:
I/O to disk instead of tape media
Behaves like a tape library mounting specified volumes
Supports up to 35 virtual tape devices
Virtual tape volumes support multiple optimum block sizes:
Compatibility with tape devices
Tape volume management interface is supported using GUI.
User interface is available through command line or GUI.
There is complete user interface and tape management with
BRMS.
Virtual volumes are stored as IFS stream files.

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Image catalog:
Commands are modified to support virtual optical and virtual tape.
It can store up to 256 1 TB virtual tape volumes.
Load of image catalog on virtual device makes virtual volumes
accessible.
Virtual media:
Virtual volume can be opened by multiple virtual tape devices.

Overview and implementation
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Up to 256
virtual tape
1
2 volumes
3
CRTIMGCLG 4
5
ADDIMGCLGE
(2) 6
7
(3)
8
9
10
LODIMGCLG
Any ASP or iASP
(4)
(6)
Virtual Save
CRTDEVTAP tape
(1) device Disk
Restore Disk
(5)
Duplicate to media, switch, or

FTP to another system

1: Create virtual tape device
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2: Create Image Catalog
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3: Create virtual volume
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Work with virtual devices
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WRKCFGSTS *DEV TAP* command

Can also be displayed using GUI

4: Load image catalog virtual volume
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Work with Image Catalogs
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WRKIMGCLG command

Work with virtual volumes (1 of 2)
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WRKIMGCLGE IMGCLG(VTAPTEAM00)
Work with virtual volumes (2 of 2)
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WRKIMGCLGE command - F11 to view size information

BRMS and virtual tape
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Considerations:
Must create virtual tape devices outside of BRMS
Must create image catalog and virtual volumes outside of BRMS
BRMS virtual tape acts just like a physical tape device.
BRMS automatically performs virtual tape mounts.
Disaster recovery:
Duplicate to physical media using the DUPMEDBRM command
Virtual tape volumes stored as IFS objects
Image catalogs in READY status
Virtual media volumes are not shared in BRMS network.
Local system only
Independent auxiliary storage pools (IASPs) allowing sharing by
switching IASP

Duplicating virtual volume to physical media
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Catalog shadowing overview
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Method to share virtual images using more than one virtual

device for restore or media duplication
REFERENCE DEPENDENT
CATALOG CRTIMGCLG CATALOG
Virtual Virtual
device A device B
Catalog
directory
Image files
VOLUMES VOLUMES
Volume A Volume A
Volume B Volume B
Volume C Volume C
BRMS does not support catalog shadowing.

Overview of
DVD and optical device support
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WRKDEVBRM support for DVD and optical device
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WRKMLBBRM support for DVD and optical device
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Work with Media Libraries Y0446P4
Position to . . . . . . _________________________ Starting characters
Type options, press Enter.
2=Change 3=Hold 5=Display 6=Release 8=Work with MLB media

9=Display MLB media 10=Display MLB status 11=Add MLB media
Opt Library Status Location Text
OPTMLB01 Released OPTMLB01 Entry created by BRM configuration
Bottom
F3=Exit F5=Refresh F9=System command F12=Cancel

WRKMEDBRM support for DVD and optical device
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Work With Media System: I520DVL2
Position to . . . . . ______________________ Starting characters

1=Add 2=Change 4=Remove 5=Display 6=Work with serial set 7=Expire
8=Move 10=Reinitialize ...
Volume Volume Optical

Opt Serial Identifier Media Type
KMA001 LPP01234567890123456789
LN4121 LN4121
LN5795 LN5795
OPT001 FISTOPT01
OPT002 FISTOPT02 *DVD-RAM
OPT003 FISTOPT03
OPT004 + FISTLER01 *ERASE
More...
Parameters or command:
===>
F3=Exit F4=Prompt F5=Refresh F11=Volume information F12=Cancel
F17=Top F18=Bottom F23=More options

ADDMEDBRM support for DVD and optical device
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WRKMLMBRM support for DVD and optical device
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Work with Media Library Media I520DVL2
Media library . . . . . . : OPTMLB01

Position to . . . . . . . .

1=Add MLB media 2=Work with media 5=Initialize
Volume Optical
Opt Volume Identifier Serial Volume Type Media Type
ABSW1A *NONE *PRIMARY *WORM

ASCIIVOL *NONE *PRIMARY *ERASE
DUPOPT-4XCCW-TO-4XCCW *NONE *PRIMARY *WORM
DUPOPT-4XWORM-TO-4XCCW *NONE *PRIMARY *WORM
FISTLER01 OPT004 *PRIMARY *ERASE
FISTLER02 OPT005 *PRIMARY *ERASE
FULL *NONE *PRIMARY *WORM
FULL1 *NONE *PRIMARY *WORM
More...
F3=Exit F5=Refresh F9=System command F11=BRMS information
F12=Cancel F13=Repeat

Checkpoint (1 of 2)
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1. True or False: Support for virtual tape was added at V5R3.
2. True or False: Data compaction is not supported when saving

to a virtual tape.
3. True or False: Data compression is not supported when

saving to a virtual tape.
4. The maximum number of virtual volumes that can be loaded

to an image catalog is ___.
a. 32
b. 64
c. 256
d. *NOMAX

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1. True or False: Support for virtual tape was added at V5R3.

2. True or False: Data compaction is not supported when saving to a

virtual tape.
The answer is True.
3. True or False: Data compression is not supported when saving to a

virtual tape.
4. The maximum number of virtual volumes that can be loaded to an

image catalog is ___.
a. 32
b. 64
c. 256
d. *NOMAX
The answer is 256.

Checkpoint (2 of 2)
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5. True or False: Catalog shadowing is supported by BRMS.
6. True or False: Saving to a virtual tape is always faster than

saving to a physical tape drive.

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5. True or False: Catalog shadowing is supported by BRMS.

6. True or False: Saving to a virtual tape is always faster than

saving to a physical tape drive.

Unit summary
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Discuss the advantage of virtual tape
List the steps necessary to implement virtual tape
Explain the purpose of catalog shadowing
Discuss the support available for DVD and optical devices

Lab exercise
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Media devices and virtual tape

At the end of the lab, you should be able to:
Perform the steps necessary to:
Display the tape devices that are recognized by the OS
Perform the command to create a virtual tape environment
Perform the commands to make virtual devices available to BRMS
Display what tape devices are recognized by BRMS

Creating a simple
backup control group
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Unit objectives
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List all the steps to create a backup control group
List the different backup items that can be specified
Explain how to set backup control group attributes
Explain how media classes are used on backup
Explain how the backup policy and system policy are used
Explain how to set up to end and start subsystems
Explain how to set up to hold and release job queues
Explain what the BRMS media information is and how to back
it up
Explain how to perform these functions using 5250 emulation,
System i Navigator, and Systems Director Navigator for IBM i

Control groups, media, and move policies
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Control groups
Libraries List SWA Media policies
Special values *obj *yes
*allusr *link * no Retention type Required vols
*savsys *spl Move policy Mark for dup
*alltest *flr Media class
*etc Storage location
*load Save to save file?
*exit
Attributes Retain object detail
Media policy *no Move policies
Backup device *obj
Append, B/U data base, *mbr
IPL? *yes Home location
Use containers?
Verify moves?
Storage location - duration
Tape devices Media classes

Storage locations
Density
Read/write densities *HOME vols expire? Prt labels?
Device location TAPMLBxx Shared media
Shared device? COMPROOM usage/read/write
VAULT
Optimum block size And so on
thresholds
WRKMEDBRM
Location
Media class
Move policy
Expired?

Backup control groups
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What are backup control groups? (1 of 3)
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Each backup control group is a collection of items to be

backed up; they include:
Data with similar processing requirements
An item that is a library or a list of objects or keyword
Attributes that define how the backup will be performed and specifics
about the media that will be used
As many control groups as needed can be defined.
Each backup control group has a name that the user assigns.

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Define the type of backup to be performed.

Full or incremental
Which type is done on each day of the week
Backup functions include:
Full save (SAVLIB, SAVOBJ, SAV, or SAVDLO)
Incremental save (SAVCHGOBJ or SAVDLO):
Cumulative incremental
Noncumulative incremental
Use an interface that supports save-while-active.
Retain save history for tracking and later analysis.
Specify save defaults.

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Default backup control groups created at installation:

*BKUGRP: Full backup of all user data
*SYSGRP: Full backup of all IBM data
*SYSTEM: Full backup of entire system:
It cannot be changed; it can only be viewed.
It can be copied.

Save changed objects
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To recover if using
cumulative/incremental
Cumulative Incremental
restore:
Sunday Monday Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat
FULL
SAVE
Changed/SAVED C/S C/S C/S C/S LIB A deleted a. Sunday lib save
A C S S S C S S
b. Friday's Save
B C S S S S
C C S S S
To recover if using
Incremental Incremental
incremental/incremental
Sunday Monday Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat
FULL
SAVE
Changed/SAVED C/S C/S C/S C/S LIB A deleted restore:
A C S C S
a. Sunday lib save
B C S b. Monday's save
C C S c. Tuesday's save
d. Wednesday's save
e. Thursday's save
WRKCTLGBRM create/edit
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Use option 1 to create a new backup control group.

Use option 2 to edit an existing backup control group.

Text field
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Text
Specify something meaningful and descriptive.
This can be used for searches on the WRKMEDBRM
command.

Defining default activity and weekly activity
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Default activity:
Specifies defaults for each line item
Specifies backup to be performed:
F = full
I = incremental
Blank = skip on that day (none)
Will default to the backup policy
Weekly activity:
Overrides the default activity
Specifies backup to be performed:
F, I, or blank

Backup items
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Named items:
Library name: Back up a library.
A warning message is issued if library
does not exist.
Generic library name: Back up
multiple libraries.
Special value: Predefined items to
back up
List name: Back up a list of objects,
folders, spool files, or IFS data.
Use F19 Select Libraries to assist.

Cursor must be on the Backup Items
column.

Select Libraries: F19
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Backup items: Special values (1 of 2)
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*ALLDLO - Save the document library, all ASPs.

*ALLPROD - Save all *PROD type libraries.
*ALLTEST - Save all *TEST type libraries.
*ALLUSR - Save all user libraries.
*ASPnn - Save an ASP (includes only libraries).
*DLOnn - Save the document library, selected ASP.
*IBM - Save all IBM libraries.
*LINK - Save all directories and files.
*LNKOMTONL - Save all IFS directories and files except online
Lotus server backup files.
*LNKOMTLTS - Save all IFS directories and files except all Lotus
server files.
*LTSOMTONL - Save all Lotus server files except online Lotus
server files.
*QHST - Save history information.
*SAVCFG - Save configurations.
Backup items: Special values (2 of 2)
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*SAVSECDTA - Save security data.

*SAVSYS - Save the operating system (requires all
subsystems be ended).
*SAVSYSINF - Save only operating system information.
*ALLCHGRCV - Save all journal receivers in user libraries
that do not start with the letter Q that
have never been saved or that have
changed since they were last saved.
*ALLDTCRCV - Save all detached journal receivers in user
libraries that do not start with the letter Q
that have never been saved or that have
changed since they were last saved.

Special values not supported for parallel save
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The following special value items will be backed up using a single

resource if included in a control group using multiple parallel resources:
*ALLDLO
*ASPnn
*DLOnn
*EXIT containing a SAVDOMBRM command saving to a target release prior to
V5R4M0
*LINK saving to a target release prior to V5R4M0
*LNKOMTONL saving to a target release prior to V5R4M0
*LNKOMTLTS saving to a target release prior to V5R4M0
*LTSOMTONL saving to a target release prior to V5R4M0
*SAVCFG
*SAVSECDTA
*SAVSYS
*SAVSYSINF
*ALLDTCRCV
*ALLCHGRCV

Backup items: Special operations
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Special operations:
*EXIT: Perform user command processing.
More detail will be covered in unit nine.
*LOAD: Eject current tape and load a new tape.

Continue remaining operations on new tape.
(Example: seq #50 through end will continue on a new tape.)
*SETASPGRP: Set ASP group.

Details on next page

ASP column
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ASP device:
Specifies name of storage pool:
Special value
Primary ASP
Secondary ASP
Works with *SETASPGRP in Backup Items column

Retain Object Detail column
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Retain Object Detail

Level of detail about what is saved through BRMS operations
Values allowed are:
*ERR: Identify only those objects not saved due to error
*NO: Do not keep track of object detail
*YES: Keep track of object detail for backup lists
*OBJ: Keep track at object detail level
*MBR: Keep track at member detail level

Simple control group
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Enter > F3 to Exit
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The only configuration item within BRMS that requires this step
to create or change a BRMS object
All other objects created require only an Enter to create or

change the item.

Controlling subsystem and job
queues
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Ending subsystems (1 of 2)
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Enter WRKCTLGBRM.
Select option 9 - Subsystems to process.
Subsystems are ended at start of control group.
More details will be discussed after *EXIT is described in next two units.
Subsystems started again when:
Control group ends and *YES is specified in the restart parameter.
STRSBSBRM command is issued and *YES is in the restart parameter.
Restarts all subsystems ended at the beginning
If *NO is specified in the restart parameter, subsystems will not restart in
either scenario above.
Use in preference to *EXITs with ENDSBS and STRSBS.
BRMS checks that subsystems have ended properly.
This enables the use of the STRSBSBRM command.
In a BRMS network, subsystem Q1ABRMNET should be up
except during a SAVSYS.
Ending subsystems (2 of 2)
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Subsystems are processed in the sequence keyed.

A control group with *SAVSYS automatically puts the system in a
restricted state.

Holding job queues
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Enter WRKCTLGBRM.
Select option 10.
Currently running jobs are allowed to complete; new jobs cannot start.

Setting attributes to control the
backup
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Option 8: Attributes default to *BKUPCY
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Use F9 from WRKCTLGBRM (top screen)

to view the backup policy.
Backup policy defaults to *SYSPCY
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Use F9 from the Change Backup Policy screen

to view the system policy.
Prompting in backup control group
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Pop-ups available for some options through F4

Pop-ups example for selection of media policy
Shows current values for *BKUPCY and *SYSPCY

Attributes screen (1 of 4)
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Backup policy: Items to omit
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Option 2 from BRMSBKUPCY menu
Useful for temporary

librariesuse a generic
specification:
Requires a naming
standard to be imposed
Note: In the example, any control group saving an

*ALLUSR does not save any library that starts with
PAYLIB* or a library named TEST.
These objects are still saved with the *SYSTEM control group.

Backup of the BRMS database
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Backing up media information (1 of 5)
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Each time you run a save, the BRMS inventory database changes. To
recover from the tapes you have just written to, you will need to save the
revised BRMS inventory to tape at least once a day.
Media information Library level detail Object level detail
Old
information Old
information Old
New information
information
New
information
To do this, either:
a. Set the Automatically backup media
information parameter on the control
group attributes.
New
b. Use the SAVMEDIBRM command. information

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BRMS database is backed up each time this control group is run.

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Manually save BRMS database using SAVMEDIBRM.

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The recovery data might consist of up to 18 files.

QA1ACN Container Status
QA1ADI2 IFS History (Directory level)
Control group attributes and
QA1ADV Device Record: By Name SAVMEDIBRM, specify:
QA1ADXR Duplicate cross reference file
QA1AHS Save History (Library level) *LIB: Will save all files except
QA1ALI2 IFS History (File Level)
QA1ALR Library save history
QA1ADI2, QA1ALI2, QA1AMD,
QA1AMB Member level Detail and QA1AOD
QA1AMD MLD Device Record: By Name
QA1AMM Media master *OBJ: Will save all of these files
QA1AMT Media class
QA1ANET2 BRMS Sync file
In control group attributes
QA1AOD Save History (Object level) only:
QA1AOQ Save History - Spool Files
QA1AOR Used for ragged save restores (R530) *NONE: Will save none of these
QA1ASP System Policy
files
QA1A1DV Device Record: By Type Assumes SAVMEDIBRM issued
QA1A1MD MLD Device Record: By Location
later

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Contrast
1. Retain object detail 2. Automatically back up media information
*YES/*NO/*ERR/*OBJ *LIB/*OBJ
Disk
QUSRBRM
MM
Backup Tape
HS
OD
Control group edit screen Control group attributes screen
Edit Backup Control Group Entries Change Backup Control Group Attributes
Group . . . . . . . . . . : EXAMPLE Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : *BKUPCY

Default activity . . . . . *BKUPCY
Text . . . . . . . . . . . An example of a control group Type information, press Enter.
Type information, press Enter. Media policy for full backups . . . . . . . . . *BKUPCY
Name, F4 for
Auxiliary Weekly Retain Save Media policy for
Backup List Storage Activity Object While incremental backups. . . . . . . . . . . . . *BKUPCY
Seq Items Type Pool Device SMTWTFS Detail Active Name, F4 for
Backup devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . *BKUPCY
10 *EXIT *DFTACT Name, F4 for
20 MYLIB1 *SYSBAS *DFTACT *NO *NO ________
30 MYLIB2 *SYSBAS *DFTACT *ERR *NO
40 AAALNK *LNK *SYSBAS IIIIIF *YES *NO Automatically backup
50 *EXIT *DFTACT media information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . *LIB
*LIB, *OBJ, *NONE, *BKUPCY
AL AL Text. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Entry created by BRM
IC
configuration
IC YS or
G
LO PH SAVMEDIBRM *LIB

to create a backup control group
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Creating a new backup control group
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Wizard welcome
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Assign name and description
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Select a Save Strategy
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Customize what will be saved
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Customize User Data
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Select item type and then click Add
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Starting the wizard
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Browse for items to add
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Libraries to save
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Save Order
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Save Activity
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Select Media Policies
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Select Devices
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Run Maintenance
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Add Media
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Summary page
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Backup control group created
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Using Systems Director Navigator for i
to create a backup control group
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Choose New to start
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Welcome page
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Checkpoint (1 of 2)
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1. True or False: The two types of backup that can be

performed for your backup control group are either
Full or Incremental.
2. The text used within a backup control group is also a

searchable field and one of the parameters that can
be specified for the _____________ command.
a. WRKDEVBRM
b. WRKMEDBRM
c. WRKMEDIBRM
d. WRKSAVFBRM
3. True or False: In order to restore an individual object

from a saved library you must have specified a value
for Retain Object Detail.
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1. True or False: The two types of backup that can be performed

for your backup control group are either Full or Incremental.
The answer is True.
2. The text used within a backup control group is also a

searchable field and one of the parameters that can be
specified for the _____________ command.
a. WRKDEVBRM
b. WRKMEDBRM
c. WRKMEDIBRM
d. WRKSAVFBRM
3. True or False: In order to restore an individual object from a

saved library you must have specified a value for Retain
Object Detail.
The answer is True.

Checkpoint (2 of 2)
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4. When working with control groups, which option is used to

specify to end subsystems?
a. Option 1
b. Option 8
c. Option 9
d. Option 10
5. When working with control groups, which option is used to

specify to hold job queues?
a. Option 1
b. Option 8
c. Option 9
d. Option 10
6. True of False: The SAVMEDI command is used to only back

up the media information.
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4. When working with control groups, which option is used to specify to

end subsystems?
a. Option 1
b. Option 8
c. Option 9
d. Option 10
The answer is Option 9.
5. When working with control groups, which option is used to specify to

hold job queues?
a. Option 1
b. Option 8
c. Option 9
d. Option 10
The answer is Option 10.
6. True of False: The SAVMEDI command is used to only back up the

media information.
The answer is True.
Unit summary
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List all the steps to create a backup control group
List the different backup items that can be specified
Explain how to set backup control group attributes
Explain how media classes are used on backup
Explain how the backup policy and system policy are used
Explain how to set up to end and start subsystems
Explain how to set up to hold and release job queues
Explain what the BRMS media information is and how to back
it up

BRMS log
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Unit objectives
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Explain how to use the DSPLOGBRM command
Explain the parameters available when you display the BRMS
log
Describe the information displayed when you process the
DSPLOGBRM command
Explain how to perform these functions using a green screen,

BRMS log (1 of 2)
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Log success or failure for BRMS operations and status messages

Shows BRMS information shown only; the first place to start for BRMS
problem determination
Shows only selected information from job log, history log, and
QSYSOPR message queue
Several sub-selection options are available:
Media management messages
Maintenance messages
Backup or recovery messages
Archive or retrieval messages
Security messages
Migration messages
Allows for time and date selection
Allows for message severity selection
Using option 10 allows for additional selection of User ID or Specific message ID

BRMS log (2 of 2)
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No search is available through the display but you have the

ability to print and search spool file.
The DSPLOGBRM command tracks:
When the media monitor is enabled and disabled
When the console monitor is enabled and disabled
And so forth
When backup operations are unable to save all objects:
BRM10A1 and BRM16A1 are issued:
Save completed but had errors
Severity Level 40 error messages
When backup operations are successful:
Completion messages, BRM1049 and BRM1683, are issued

Using the 5250 green screen
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Using the DSPLOGBRM command
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Must use F10 to view last two parameters

Display BRMS Log Information
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F11: Alternate view
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F4: Display additional information
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Second-level message information available through

the F4 key from either display

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System i Navigator
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DSPLOGBRM parameters
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BRMS Log
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Detailed Message Information display
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Using Systems
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BRMS log command parameters
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Click arrow to display context menu
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Detailed message display
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Checkpoint
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1. The __________ command is used to display the BRMS log.

a. DSPASPBRM
b. DSPLOGBRM
c. DSPBKUBRM
d. DSPDUPBRM
2. True or False: The same information displayed in the BRMS

log is also available in the history log and/or the system
operator message queue.
3. True or False: When displaying the BRMS log it is possible to

specify to show messages for a specific backup control
group.

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1. The __________ command is used to display the BRMS log.

a. DSPASPBRM
b. DSPLOGBRM
c. DSPBKUBRM
d. DSPDUPBRM
The answer is DSPLOGBRM.
2. True or False: The same information displayed in the BRMS

log is also available in the history log and/or the system
operator message queue.
The answer is True.
3. True or False: When displaying the BRMS log it is possible to

specify to show messages for a specific backup control
group.

Unit summary
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Explain how to use the DSPLOGBRM command
Explain the parameters available when you display the BRMS
log
Describe the information displayed when you process the
DSPLOGBRM command
Explain how to perform these functions using a green screen,

Lab exercise
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Creating a basic backup control group using 5250 green

screen
Optional: If you will be using GUI, perform the exercise for the one you
will be using.
Creating a basic backup control group using System i
Navigator
Creating a basic control group using Systems Director
Navigator for i
In this exercise, you:

Create a backup control group
Review the BRMS log

Saving IFS data
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Unit objectives
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List all the different options to save data in the IFS
Explain how to save IFS data using 5250 emulation, System i

Saving IFS objects
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Integrated file system
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The IFS
root
QSYS.LIB Shared folders

QDLS QOPENSYS QLANSRV QOPT
(normal from
(EBCDIC UNIX file integrated optical
OS/400 Client
folders) system PC server files
objs) Access
files
SAVSYS SAVDLO
SAVLIB
SAVOBJ
SAVCHGOBJ
Traditional file New file systems

systems
SAV command
File systems simplify application porting and other functions.
Access it from the system using WRKLNK.
Save/restore commands available for the IFS:
SAV/RST
Save/restore commands available when using BRMS:
WRKLNKBRM
SAVBRM
RSTBRM
Using the SAV command for IFS data
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GO SAVE (option 21) includes the SAV command.

Customized save procedures need to incorporate the SAV
command to also save this information.
Additional parameters are available for the SAVBRM
command.
Vary on/off status of Integrated Netfinity or System x server or
both affects the type of save achieved with this command.
Varied off INS gives an SAVSTG-like backup that can only be
restored as a whole.
Varied on INS gives object-by-object backup that can be restored
individually.
Note: Backup takes much longer (requires a TCP/IP connection;
system cannot be in restricted state).
Refer to BRMS Redbook (SG24-4840) for details.
Native SAV command
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SAVBRM command
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Saving IFS: Green screen
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Saving IFS: System i Navigator
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Checkpoint
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1. ___________ is the special value used to save all of the

directories on your system.
a. *ALLDLO
b. *IBM
c. *LINK
d. *SAVCFG

folders on your system.
a. *ALLDLO
b. *IBM
c. *LINK
d. *SAVCFG
3. True or False: Saving your directories or folders can be

specified with the green screen or the GUI interfaces.
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directories on your system.
a. *ALLDLO
b. *IBM
c. *LINK
d. *SAVCFG
The answer is *LINK.

folders on your system.
a. *ALLDLO
b. *IBM
c. *LINK
d. *SAVCFG
The answer is *ALLDLO.
3. True or False: Saving your directories or folders can be

specified with the green screen or the GUI interfaces.
The answer is True.
Unit summary
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List all the different options to save data in the IFS
Explain how to save IFS data using 5250 emulation, System i

Working with backup lists
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Unit objectives
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Describe the different types of backup lists that you can create
Explain the steps to create a backup list
List some considerations to keep in mind when creating
backup lists
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Types of backup lists
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Lists are used to save only a subset of objects. Types of lists are:
Object lists:
This list is used to save a set of objects or a subset of a library.
The command being processed is SAVOBJBRM.
List type is *OBJ.
Spool files lists:
This list is used to save spool files.
The command being processed is SAVDLOBRM.
List type is *SPL.
Folder lists:
This list is used to save specific folders.
The command being processed is SAVDLOBRM.
List type is *FLR.
Link lists:
This list is used to save specific directories.
The command being processed is SAVBRM.
List type is *LNK.
Default backup lists
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The backup lists created by default at installation time are:

QALLSPLF:
Saves all printed output
QALLUSRLNK:
Save all user directories
QIBMLNK:
Save all IBM directories
QLNKOMT:
Associated user omit list for *LINK.

Creating backup lists: F23
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WRKLBRM can be called:

From a command line
Using F23 = Work with lists from within the control group
(must use F24 to view additional selections)

Creating an object backup list
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Object name can be:

Full name
Genericending with asterisk (*)
*ALL
Object type cannot be *LIB.
Member:
Can only be specified if object name is not generic or if the object
column is *ALL and object type is *FILE.
Member name can be generic.
New object lists for V7R1:
QIBMLNK saves all IBM IFS objects
(SYSGRP CTLG on new install).
QALLUSRLNK is used in conjunction with QIBMLNK to save all IFS.

Specifying object to be saved
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Creating a folder backup list
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Any folder name can be entered, whether or not it exists.

BRMS verifies the existence of a specifically named folder.
BRMS does not verify the existence of folder when wildcards are used.
If a folder does not exist, a message is sent to the BRMS log when the
save is performed.
Specifying a folder will also back up all subfolders.
You have the ability to use *INC and *EXC.
Use this to exclude specific subfolders.

Specifying folders to be saved
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Creating a spool file backup list
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Sequence numbers are used for *Includes and *Excludes.

BRMS builds a list based on all sequence numbers.
Excludes do not have to follow the includes.
It retains attributes on the restore.

Specifying spool files to be saved
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Setting spool file expiration
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Use F11 on the Change Spooled File List display to access the
Spool File Expiration column.
Sets expiration date for spool files on system
Several selections for setting expiration
Delete is not automatic; must run DLTEXPSPLF

Creating a link backup list
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Creating a link list is a two-step process:

1. You must first create the link list.
2. Then edit the list to add the specific directories to be saved.
A specific path can be defined.
This builds a list of includes and omits.

Specifying directories to save
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Control group with backup lists added
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F14: Display client omit status
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Client omits:
Used to omit specific objects from being saved
Can only be specified using Navigator interface
Are only viewed from the green screen interface

System i Navigator: Set up omits in a library
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Changing defaults: F13
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System i Navigator:
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Manage Lists
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List actions > New
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Object list > Next
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Object list
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New Folder List
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New Printer Output List
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New Directory List
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Select Items for Save
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Finish creating a directory list
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Lists added
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Manage Lists
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Select New
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Select type of list
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Checkpoint (1 of 2)
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1. Which list type is used to save specific objects from a library?

a. *FLR
b. *OBJ
c. *SPL
d. *LNK
2. True or False: BRMS provides the capability to save specific users

spool files.
3. When using the green screen interface to create lists, which of the
following list types does not provide an option to Omit the save of
specific data?
a. *FLR
b. *OBJ
c. *SPL
d. *LNK
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1. Which list type is used to save specific objects from a library?

a. *FLR
b. *OBJ
c. *SPL
d. *LNK
The answer is *OBJ.
2. True or False: BRMS provides the capability to save specific users

spool files.
The answer is True.
3. When using the green screen interface to create lists, which of the
following list types does not provide an option to Omit the save of
specific data?
a. *FLR
b. *OBJ
c. *SPL
d. *LNK
The answer is *OBJ.

Checkpoint (2 of 2)
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4. True or False: Spool files that have been assigned an

expiration date will automatically be deleted off of the system
on the expiration date.
5. True or False: Creating and using an object list is the same

as using the SAVOBJBRM command.
6. True or False: The delete expired spooled files command can

be added to a scheduler to automate when expired spool
files will be deleted.

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4. True or False: Spool files that have been assigned an

expiration date will automatically be deleted off of the system
on the expiration date.
5. True or False: Creating and using an object list is the same

as using the SAVOBJBRM command.
The answer is True.
6. True or False: The delete expired spooled files command can

be added to a scheduler to automate when expired spool files
will be deleted.
The answer is True.

Unit summary
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Describe the different types of backup lists that you can create
Explain the steps to create a backup list
List some considerations to keep in mind when creating
backup lists
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Lab exercise
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Creating and using backup lists and saving to a save file

Optional: If you will be using GUI, perform the exercise for the
one you will be using.
Creating and using backup lists and saving to a save file using
System i Navigator
Creating and using backup lists and saving to a save file using
Create a backup list and add it to
your backup control group
Perform a save to a save file

Parallel save, user exits, and
save while active
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Unit objectives
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Explain the support available to perform a parallel save
Explain the support available for saving private authorities
Explain the steps to create user exits
Explain the steps to set up save-while-active (SWA) for a
single sync operation
Explain the steps to set up SWA for a multisync operation
Detail these steps using 5250 emulation, System i Navigator,
and Systems Director Navigator for i

Additional parameters for a
save control group
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Parallel save
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Library spreading:
Always done for the following:
*ALLUSR, QUSRBRM, QBRM, QMSE, Q1ABRMSF01 - 32, *ALLUSR,
*IBM, *ALLTEST, *ALLPROD, *ASP01 - 32, Generics
Can take the place of concurrent saves
Keeps all resources saving libraries
Algorithm automatically determines type of spreading based
on:
Library size,
Number of objects
Performance of the tape drive used
IFS object support for parallel saves was added at V5R4.
Dynamic allocation of parallel devices:
Allocate tape devices as needed for parallel saves
BRMS manages allocation automatically.
Parallel/parallel versus parallel/serial
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Assuming there are four libraries to save:

LibA
LibB
LibC
LibD
Four tape devices available
A true parallel save (parallel/parallel):
Will start saving LibA across the four available drives.
Four tapes will be required if LibA needs to be restored.
A parallel/serial save yes:
Will start saving LibA to tape drive one, LibB to tape drive two, and so
on
Assuming LibA will fit on one tape, only the one tape drive will be
needed to restore LibA.
IFS parallel save/restore support
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Single SAVBRM or RSTBRM command using multiple tape

drives
Reduces save/restore window for large IFS objects:

Large network storage spaces
Domino databases
You can specify up to a maximum of 32 tape devices in

parallel.
Define minimum/maximum parallel resources using control group
attributes.

F11: Additional columns to specify
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Attributes: Specify parallel devices
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System i Navigator Properties > highlight > Edit
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Edit items
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Systems Director Navigator for i > select > Edit
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Creating user exits
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Special operations for backup items: User exits
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Special operations:
*LOAD:
Eject current tape and load a new tape
Already covered in an earlier unit
*SETASPGRP:
Set ASP group
Already covered in an earlier unit
*EXIT: Perform user command processing:
Can be used to add logic to your control group
Can call a user written program
Can call IBM i commands
Note: Do not run any native IBM i save or BRMS save commands within
an exit.
Can interrupt normal BRMS pre-processing

Normal processing and user exits (1 of 2)
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Normal processing in BRMS will cause:

Seq 10 - 30 is saved with one SAVLIB.
Seq 40 will now save all links.
Seq 50 70 is saved with one SAVLIB.
Seq 80 xx is now saving lists.
-Versus-
In this example, normal processing is interrupted:

Seq 10 performs a SAVLIB.
Seq 20 performs whatever exit calls it to do.

Normal processing and user exits (2 of 2)
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Recall that:
Option 9 is used to end subsystems.
Option 10 is used to hold job queues.
In the first example:
Subsystems are ended and job queues are held.
Seq 10 80 processes normally.
If parm = YES for option 9 and option 10, subsystems are restarted
and job queues are released.
-Versus-
In the second example:

Seq 10 will first do whatever exit calls to do; once this is completely
done, continue processing.
Subsystems are ended and job queues are held.
Seq 20 70 processes normally.
If parm = YES for option 9 and option 10, subsystems are restarted
and job queues are released.
Seq 80 when all previous processing is completed, perform whatever
the last exit calls to do.

Correct use of *EXIT processing
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Option 9 ends SBS QINTER and option 10 holds QBATCH JOBQ.
10 *EXIT RGZPFM PAYROLL/PAYMAST

20 *EXIT SNDMSG MSG('File has been re-orged') TOUSR(SYSOPR)
30 PAYROLL
40 *EXIT SNDMSG MSG('Library has been saved') TOUSR(SYSOPR)
50 *EXIT CALL PGM
1. Seq 10: *EXIT reorganizes physical file PAYROLL/PAYMAST.

2. QBATCH job queue is held.
QINTER subsystem is ended.
3. Seq 20: *EXIT sends message letting operator know reorg has been completed.
4. Seq 30: PAYROLL library is saved.
5. Seq 40: *EXIT sends message letting operator know library has been saved.
6. Save history is processed and the database is updated.
7. QUSRBRM library - selected files - DB saved.
8. QINTER subsystem is restarted.
QBATCH job queue is released.
9. Seq 50: *EXIT executes the CALL PGM. The rest of the control group is
completely finished before the applications are started.
Creating the user exit: F10
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Press F10 when the cursor is on a sequence number

with *EXIT to create or edit the exit.
Use F4 to prompt the command.

View user exits: F11
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Press F11 from the Edit Backup Control Group

Entries display to view the *EXIT.

System i Navigator: Specify commands to run
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Enter command to process
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Properties: Command to run
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Systems Director Navigator for i: Click Add
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Specify command to run
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Control group processing order
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Processing before the save (saving what is called for in body

of a backup control group)
- Versus -
Processing after the save (without IPL and *SAVSYS)
Processing after the save (with IPL)
Processing after the save (with *SAVSYS and no IPL)

Processing before the save
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BRMS performs the following operations in the indicated order

when you run a backup control group:
1. Process the first control group entry (seq 10) if it is an *EXIT; then:
a. Sign off interactive users if requested.
b. Hold job queues if requested.
c. End Lotus servers if requested.
d. End TCP/IP servers if requested.
e. Wait for end server wait time to expire if Lotus or TCP/IP servers ended.
f. End subsystems if requested.
g. Vary off Windows integrated servers if requested.
h. Vary off hosted LPARs if requested.
2. Process the remaining sequence items (seq 20 and up).

Processing after the save
(without IPL and without *SAVSYS)
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BRMS performs the following operations in the indicated

order after processing the backup control group when the
entries do not include a *SAVSYS and when an IPL has not
been requested:
1. Save the media information if requested.
2. Release job queues if requested and started in a previous seq #.
3. Start subsystems if requested and not started in a previous seq #.
4. Process the last control group entry if it is *EXIT.
5. Vary on Windows integrated servers if requested and subsystems
are started.
6. Vary on hosted LPARs if requested and subsystems are started.
7. Start Lotus servers if requested and subsystems are started.
8. Start TCP/IP servers if requested and subsystems are started.
9. Run BRMS maintenance if requested.
Processing after the save (with IPL)
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order after processing the backup control group items when
an IPL has been requested:
4. Perform the IPL if requested and subsystems to check not started.

Processing after the save
(with *SAVSYS and no IPL)
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order after processing the backup control group items when
the entries include a *SAVSYS and an IPL has not been
requested:
2. Start the controlling subsystem (if not inhibited by subsystems to
process).
3. Release job queues if requested.
5. Vary on Windows integrated servers if requested and subsystems
are started.
6. Vary on hosted logical servers if requested and subsystems are
started.
7. Start Lotus servers if requested and subsystems are started.
8. Start TCP/IP servers if requested and subsystems are started.
Using SWA
with a single sync point
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Save-while-active
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Save-while-active (SWA) allows you to back up your

system with only a minimal outage for your users.
Backup without SWA
Midnight 6 a.m.
Users Users are allowed

are off. on again.
Backup with SWA

Midnight 12:15 a.m. 9 a.m.
Users
Users are allowed Save
are off. on again. finishes.
Planning for SWA
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Careful planning is required to prepare for an SWA project:

Is this a suitable environment?
How do you quiesce the application?
What objects and libraries need to be synchronized?
What is the best time to run the save?
How long does it take to get the checkpoint?

SWA: Library synchronization
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Library synchronization options available for SWA through

BRMS:
*NO: Normal save
*LIB: Single library synchronization
*SYNCLIB: Multiple library synchronization (including *ALLUSR)
*SYSDFN: System defined synchronization point
*YES DLO: Synchronization over all items in command:
IFS objects: Synchronize over all items or all items in link list

SWA library synchronization: Screen 1
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1. Add an *EXIT to specify MONSWABRM (Seq 20).

2. Group together libraries to synchronize (Seq 30 - 50).
3. Retain Object Detail value must be the same for all libraries
to be synchronized.
1
3
2

MONSWABRM command
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Command used with *SYNCLIB option:

Starts a MONSWABRM job
Monitors a specified message queue:
Message queue is automatically created.
System performs command defined within the MONSWABRM
command after message queue receives confirmation of checkpoint.
Message queue is automatically deleted (once no longer needed by
the system).

*EXIT using MONSWABRM
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MONSWABRM using STRSBSBRM
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Displaying the MONSWA *EXIT
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The advantage of STRSBSBRM over STRSBS is that you do

not need to specify subsystems to start.
If the list of subsystems to end is changed, it only needs to be
changed in one place (option 9 - Control work group).
Subsystems in the list of subsystems to end are restarted after
the checkpoint processing is complete.
SWA library synchronization: Screen 2
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4. Specify the type of sync to be done.

5. Specify the name of the message queue used in MONSWABRM.
4 5

Using SWA with multiple
common synchronization points
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Multiple job common synchronization point
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New support for IBM i added at V6R1

Support for SWA and synchronize
For both library and IFS objects
Single checkpoint to ensure library and IFS data saved in
consistent state
Across multiple jobs (multiple control groups)
Examples on the next set of pages

Enhancements to the MONSWABRM command
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Master backup control group
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First control group with multisync support
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Second control group with multisync support
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Checkpoint (1 of 2)
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1. True or False: All of the data on a system can be saved using a

parallel save operation.
2. True or False: Starting at V6R1 there is a new parameter on the create

control group screen used to specify the type of parallel save to be
performed on a specific entry in the control group.
3. The maximum number of tape devices that can be specified for a

parallel save is _____.
a. 16
b. 32
c. 64
d. *Nomax

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1. True or False: All of the data on a system can be saved using a

parallel save operation.
2. True or False: Starting at V6R1 there is a new parameter on the create

control group screen used to specify the type of parallel save to be
performed on a specific entry in the control group.
The answer is True.
3. The maximum number of tape devices that can be specified for a

parallel save is _____.
a. 16
b. 32
c. 64
d. *Nomax
The answer is 32.
Checkpoint (2 of 2)
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4. True or False: Any command supported on the command line

can be used in an *EXIT operation.
5. True or False: Starting with V6R1, it is possible to establish a

synchronization point across multiple libraries when
performing a save while active within a backup control group.
6. True or False: Starting with V6R1, the monitor save while

active BRM (MONSWABRM) command uses the
synchronization id parameter to support multiple
synchronization points.

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4. True or False: Any command supported on the command line

can be used in an *EXIT operation.
5. True or False: Starting with V6R1, it is possible to establish a

synchronization point across multiple libraries when
performing a save while active within a backup control group.
The answer is True.
6. True or False: Starting with V6R1, the monitor save while

active BRM (MONSWABRM) command uses the
synchronization id parameter to support multiple
synchronization points.
The answer is True.
Unit summary
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Explain the support available to perform a parallel save
Explain the support available for saving private authorities
Explain the steps to create user exits
Explain the steps to set up save-while-active (SWA) for a
single sync operation
Explain the steps to set up SWA for a multisync operation
Detail these steps using 5250 emulation, System i Navigator,

Performing a backup and
full system backup
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Unit objectives
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List and describe the purpose of the default backup control
groups provided by BRMS
Explain the standard parameters for the Start Backup BRM
command
Explain the steps to perform an attended full system backup
Explain the steps to perform an unattended full system backup
using the console monitor
using the controlling subsystem

Default backup control groups
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Full system backup
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A full-system backup should be run as the first step after setting up BRMS.

System group: Default
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New in V7R1

Backup group: Default
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Running a backup
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Using STRBKUBRM command (1 of 2)
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Using STRBKUBRM command (2 of 2)
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Saving with System i Navigator
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System i Navigator: Backup overrides
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Saving with Systems Director Navigator for i
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Backup overrides
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Options available to perform *SYSTEM backup
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Option 1: Perform attended backup.

Does not require console monitor or *CTLSBS
Must be run from system console
Allows the system operator to issue either:
STRBKUBRM CTLGRP(*SYSTEM) = run immediately
STRBKUBRM CTLGRP(*SYSTEM) SCDTIME(hhmmss) = run some time later that day
Option 2: Perform unattended backup using console monitor.
Requires that the console monitor be running at the system console
Must leave the console signed on (to run console monitor) = security concern
Allows any user in your network to issue the command:
STRBKUBRM CTLGRP(*SYSTEM) SBMJOB(*CONSOLE)
Option 3: Perform unattended backup using *CTLSBS.
Requires the parameter to allow *CTLSBS be set in system policy
Allows any user in your network to issue the command:
STRBKUBRM CTLGRP(*SYSTEM) SBMJOB(*CTLSBS)
Notes: Details of each on the next couple of pages.
Each option requires a dedicated system.

Performing an attended
*SYSTEM backup
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Attended *SYSTEM backup
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Must be done at the console

Requires system operator be present during the entire process

Performing an unattended *SYSTEM
backup using the console monitor
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Starting console monitoring
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Starting console monitoring from the console
From
Backup
menu
From Main
BRMS menu

Using a custom profile
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Console monitoring screens
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The console in console-monitoring mode:

Console Monitor
Press F12 to cancel the monitor operation.

Press F9 to access command line. Control must return to this display
for BRMS activity to be monitored.
Password is needed to exit console monitoring or get

Command line access:
Press F12 to cancel the access command line function.
Type choice, press Enter.
Current user ID . . . . . . . . . CONSOLE

Enter password to verify. . . . . __________ Current password
.................................................................
: Command :
: :
: ===> _____________________________________________________ :
: F4=Prompt F9=Retrieve F12=Cancel :
: :
:...............................................................:

Performing unattended *SYSTEM backup
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Performing an unattended *SYSTEM
backup using *CTLSBS
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*SYSTEM using *CTLSBS
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System policy change
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These parameters must be changed in the system policy to
submit a restricted full system save to the controlling subsystem.

Saving with System i Navigator (1 of 2)
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Saving with System i Navigator (2 of 2)
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Saving with Systems Director Navigator for i
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Systems Director Navigator for i: Override window
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Saving POWER i information
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Does not require restricted state

Is a subset of system data and objects
Is not a replacement for the SAVSYS command; instead is
used in conjunction with the SAVSYS command
Is not to be used for system upgrades or migrations

Checkpoint (1 of 2)
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1. The _________ command is used to start backup processing

in BRMS.
a. DSPLOGBRM
b. WRKCTLGBRM
c. STRBKUBRM
d. STRRCYBRM
2. True or False: After the backup of a backup control group

has failed, it is possible to restart that failed backup from a
point specified by the user.
3. True or False: The Console Monitor is always required when

doing a full system backup.

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1. The _________ command is used to start backup processing in

BRMS.
a. DSPLOGBRM
b. WRKCTLGBRM
c. STRBKUBRM
d. STRRCYBRM
The answer is STRBKUBRM.
2. True or False: After the backup of a backup control group has failed, it
is possible to restart that failed backup from a point specified by the
user.
The answer is True.
3. True or False: The Console Monitor is always required when doing a

full system backup.
Checkpoint (2 of 2)
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4. Which of the following backup control groups are not

automatically created on a system?
a. *SYSTEM
b. *SYSGRP
c. *BKUGRP
d. *SAVSYSINF
5. True or False: A full system backup can be submitted to run

in batch.
6. True or False: The *SAVSYSINF backup control group is

used to perform a full system backup.

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4. Which of the following backup control groups are not automatically

created on a system?
a. *SYSTEM
b. *SYSGRP
c. *BKUGRP
d. *SAVSYSINF
The answer is *SAVSYSINF.
5. True or False: A full system backup can be submitted to run in batch.

6. True or False: The *SAVSYSINF backup control group is used to

perform a full system backup.

Unit summary
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List and describe the purpose of the default backup control
groups provided by BRMS
Explain the standard parameters for the Start Backup BRM
command
Explain the steps to perform an attended full system backup
using the console monitor
using the controlling subsystem

Other backup topics
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Unit objectives
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List the backup commands provided by BRMS
Describe the additional parameters available with the BRMS
backup commands
Explain some of the performance considerations when using
BRMS to save your data
Explain the purpose of the QUSRBRM library
List and explain the commands used to view the BRMS backup
history
Describe the steps to run online Domino backups

Other backup commands
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Advantages of other backup commands
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Advantages of BRMS commands over native save commands:

Device parameter allows you to specify *MDCLS for device.
Media policy parameter allows for better control of media selection.
Parallel device parameter allows you to specify parallel resources.
Retain object detail parameter allows for better logging of save
activity.
Automatic logging of library-level save history
Easy options for retaining object level detail in save history
More data retention options
Control group parameter is really just a name associated with all
libraries, objects, and so forth saved using this command. Control
group does not need to exist.
Save type parameter allows you to specify either full or incremental
backups.
Participation in BRMS media movement function
Automatic save file selection and management if saving to a save file
Native SAVLIB commands
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SAVLIBBRM command
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Other BRMS backup commands
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SAVDLOBRM Save DLO

SAVFLRLBRM Save Folder List
SAVLIBBRM Save Library
SAVOBJBRM Save Object
SAVOBJLBRM Save Object List
SAVSAVFBRM Save BRMS Save Files
SAVSYSBRM Save System
SAVMEDIBRM Save BRMS Recovery Data
SAVBRM Save IFS Objects
Be aware of the differences between SAVxxxBRM commands

and saves within a control group.

Other miscellaneous backup topics
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Tapes to be sent outside your company
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If you do not want the objects/volumes included in a BRMS-

lead recovery (since the tapes might not be available for
recall):
Use the native SAVLIB command
Write on a non-enrolled BRMS tape
New in V7R1:
When running non-BRMS saves using non-BRMS volumes on a system
with BRMS, the job will not end if a BRMS volume is loaded.
BRMS will post a BRM1730 message, giving the user the option to load
another non-BRMS volume
Versus
If you do want BRMS to track the tape and potentially be used
for a recovery:
Write on a BRMS-enrolled tape
This information included in the recovery report

Performance (1 of 2)
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Using BRMS:
Takes longer than before (more is done)
Potentially uses more tapes (recovery data is saved)
Provides relief through archiving and incremental backups
Takes more space on the system:
Specifying amount of time to keep history of backups:
Longer retention of history information requires more space. Backup using
BRMS
Retention specified in the maintenance job
Purged during maintenance job Backup without Archivable
BRMS objects
S
Archivable a Current
objects v
objects
e
D
u
Current r
objects a
t
i
o BRM
n activity
Performance (2 of 2)
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Considerations:
Retain object detail:
Object level takes longer to process and uses more DASD.
Save recovery data:
Object level takes longer to save and uses more tape.
Retention of history information:
Longer retention increases the size of the database.
Using *REUSE for save history retention
Overlap processing is interrupted by:
*EXIT
Using SWA
Structure of object lists

Saving the QUSRBRM library
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The QUSRBRM library contains:

Policies
Control groups
Control lists
Tape inventory database
Other media management information
The BRMS tape inventory database and some other items are saved as
part of the media information.
Policies, control groups, and lists are not saved as part of the media
information.
QUSRBRM should be saved when new items are created or existing
items are changed.
Save weekly or daily depending on how much you are changing your BRMS
environment.
QUSRBRM is automatically saved as part of an *ALLUSR save.

Working with BRMS backup analysis
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GO BRMBKUANL or Option 6 from the Backup Planning menu:

Retrieve Disk Space Information:
Stores information about library disk space utilization
Print Library Analysis (run after RTVDSKINF):
Reports on library size, estimated backup time, and space on volume
Display Backup Analysis:
Displays times/sizes of full and incremental backups and details about libraries that
have been backed up
Display ASP Information:
Detailed information on number of ASPs and utilization

Display Backup Plan: DSPBKUBRM
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Working with BRMS backup history
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Commands to display save history
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WRKMEDIBRM: Library leveldrill down to objects

WRKOBJBRM: Object level
Requires retain object detail (*OBJ, *MBR, or *YES)
WRKFLRBRM: Folder leveldrill down to documents
Requires retain object detail (*YES) to drill down into subfolders
Requires retain object detail (*OBJ, *MBR, or *YES)
WRKSPLFBRM: Spool files only
WRKLNKBRM: Directoriesdrill down to subdirectories
Requires retain object detail (*YES)
WRKSAVFBRM: Save files used by BRMS

Save history: WRKMEDIBRM
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Selection-based parameters Can be used to:
Display save information
Restore libraries
Drill down to select object detail to:
Review or restore objects
Review or restore members
Navigate to the Work with Media display

Save history: WRKOBJBRM
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Create a report or display of saved objects

Selection is based on object names, data ranges, and so forth.
Can be used to:
Restore objects

Restore objects: WRKOBJBRM
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Option 7 starts the restore with the Select Recovery Items screen.
Use option 9 to view individual members.
Select Recovery Items lists all objects specified for recovery.

Confirm recovery screen
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Select Recovery Items lists all objects specified for recovery.

From here, you can:
Remove an item from the list of selected recovery items
Display more details about an item
Continue with the recovery of items
Drill down to member level detail with option 9:
F14: Submit to batch
F16: Select all items
F9: Recovery defaults

Online progress screen
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Save history: WRKFLRBRM
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Create a report or display of saved objects

Selection is based on folder names, data ranges, and so forth.
You can:
Restore folders
Drill down for folder detail to:
Review or restore documents from selected folder saves

Save history: WRKSAVFBRM (1 of 2)
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Display information about the save file.

Expire save files within the BRMS history.
Use option 9 to work with the saved objects.

Save history: WRKSAVFBRM (2 of 2)
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Display information about the saved objects.

Restore specific objects.
Continue to drill down and work with members.

Save history: WRKSPLFBRM
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Preserves spooled file attributes

Displays more information about the spool file
Restores spool files from this display

Save history: WRKLNKBRM
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Begin searching for IFS objects from this screen.

Use option 9 to work with directory information, and continue to use
option 9 through the subdirectories until the object is located.
If the specific path is known, use the Prompt (F4).

Online Domino backup
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Before online Domino
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SAVBRM
ENDDOMSVR or or *LNK List
or SAV
ENDDOMSVR
To back up mail folders, it was necessary to:

End the server, backup, and restart or
Replicate the server, end and save the replicant, restart, and resync
Online Domino backup currently
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STRBKUBRM
QLTSDOM00
STRBKUBRM
QLTSDOM01
and and STRBKUBRM

QLTSSVR
BRMS ease of use

Better than SWAno sync points
Is included in disaster recovery reports (STRRCYBRM)
Simplifies RESTORE of user data
BRMS Domino objects
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Created during BRMS initializationINZBRM *DATA

Created/rebuilt during BRMS maintenance to handle daily changes to
Domino servers
Control groups:
QLTSSVR
QLTSDOMxx:
Depends upon number of Domino servers
QLTSQPLxx:
Depends upon number of stand-alone Quick Place servers
Lists:
QLNKOMT
QLNKOMTLTS
QLNKOMTONL
QLTSOMTONL
Special values in control group under Backup Items:
*LNKOMTLTS
*LNKOMTONL
*LTSOMTONL
Media policy:
QLTSSVR
How BRMS Domino online full backups work
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BRMS can save to a save file, TSM server, or a tape device.
4. Change file
packaged with
SAVDOMBRM
database backup. 4
S 2
T
O Temp 5
3
MyAppl.nsf
MyAppl.nsf Backup
P
1. Changes media
come from 2. SAVDOMBRM
users. starts. Temp file 5. Stored changes
holds changes applied to 3. Database copied
to database. database. to backup media.

BRMS performance with Domino
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Domino databases are backed up in groups.

Default is now 50.
Range is 1-120.
Higher number means:
Faster backup: More packaged together means less overhead
Longer restores of a single database:
Larger impact on system: Pumping of more data
NOTES.INI setting:
Domino: SAVDOMBRM_FILES_IN_GROUP=n
QuickPlace: SAVLQPBRM_FILES_IN_GROUP=n

Online Domino
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Edit Backup Control Group Entries KITKAT
Group . . . . . . . . . . : QLTSDOM00
Default activity . . . . . *BKUPCY
Text . . . . . . . . . . . DOMINO01
Type information, press Enter.
Backup
Seq Items Exit command
10 *EXIT
20 *EXIT QNOTES/SAVDOMBRM SERVER('DOMINO01') CTLGRP(QLTSDOM
30 *EXIT
User Exit Maintenance KITKAT
Type command, press Enter.
Sequence number . . . . . . . : 20
Where used . . . . . . . . . : *EXIT
Weekly activity . . . . . . . : IIIIIII SMTWTFS
Command . . . . . . . . . . . . QNOTES/SAVDOMBRM SERVER('DOMINO01') CTLGRP(Q
LTSDOM00)

How BRMS restore works
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RSTBRM
2. Change file restored.
3
Temp 2
1
MyAppl.nsf Backup
media
3. Stored changes
applied to
database and 1. Database restored
database from backup media.
brought online.

Domino restore using WRKLNKBRM
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Work with Objects
08/22/02 10:17:48
Directory . . . . : /dev/UDFSDISK/QDEFAULT.UDFS/notes
Saved date/time . : 08/14/02 20:31:52

4=Remove 5=Display 7=Restore
Volume
Opt Object Serial Size
7 udfsdisk 571ACY 73728
Restore Object (RST)
Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . > '/QSYS.LIB/TAPMLB06.DEVD'
Objects:
Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . > '''/dev/UDFSDISK/QDEFAULT.UDFS/notes/udfsdisk'''
Include or omit . . . . . . . > *INCLUDE *INCLUDE, *OMIT
New object name . . . . . . . *SAME
Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . > '/QSYS.LIB'
Include or omit . . . . . . . > *OMIT *INCLUDE, *OMIT

No need to enter complex DEVD

Ease of changing path on restore
Restore Domino using WRKLNKBRM
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Work with Objects KITKAT

05/26/06 14:27:54
Directory . . . . : /dev/PRIMARY
Saved date/time . : 01/19/06 09:58:17

4=Remove 5=Display 7=Restore
Volume
Opt Object Serial Size
7 QDEFAULT.UDFS 741AGK 24576
Restore Object (RST)
Objects:
Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . > '''/dev/PRIMARY/QDEFAULT.UDFS'''
Include or omit . . . . . . . > *INCLUDE *INCLUDE, *OMIT

Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . > '/QSYS.LIB'
Include or omit . . . . . . . > *OMIT *INCLUDE, *OMIT


Domino restore using the RSTBRM command
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Restoring a Domino server
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Domino server must exist before restoring Domino databases.
Restore system first:

Domino licensed code
QNOTES user profile
Subsystem description
That is:
QNOTES.LIB
QUSRNOTES.LIB
/QIBM/ProdData
/QIBM/UserData
/Domino/data

Incremental online backup
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Backs up Domino transaction logs
Requires use of archival transaction logging
Supports point-in-time recovery

How incremental backup works
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BRMS Domino server task archives (copies) log extent (.TXN)

files to a subdirectory as they become full.
BRMS Domino server

task
NSF
database Active Archived
logs logs

Incremental backup
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When backup runs, archived log extents are copied and then
deleted, followed by extents in log directory,
including the active log.
Backup
SAVDOMBRM media
NSF Active Archived

database logs logs

Transaction logging (1 of 2)
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1. When a database change occurs, it is written to the log immediately.

2. Writes to the NSF are done periodically when CPU time is available.
3. If a crash occurs, the changes in the log are applied or rolled back.
Domino server task
NSF Active log

database (.TXN)

Transaction logging (2 of 2)
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Each database being logged:

Is assigned a database instance ID (DBIID)
It is used to match transactions to databases.
During the recovery process, DBIID is used to locate the
database.
DBIID changes when:
You enable or re-enable transaction logging on a database
It is compacted with any options
Fixup is forced to run (-J option)
Database is moved to another server and then back
Refer to TECHNOTE 186175
If DBIID changes and incremental backup, a new full backup of
the database is needed!

Considerations
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Domino servers still need to be downed for full backups of

code libraries and Domino configuration data.
Incremental backup requires that the database is configured

for transaction logging.
If no prior full backup exists, incremental backup switches to

full backup automatically.
Incremental types of *CUML or *INCR both result in

incremental backups.
Limit of 98 incremental backups between full backups. Once a

week is recommended for full backups.
Domino 8.5 DAOS support
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BRMS and Domino 8.5 DAOS (1 of 2)
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Before Domino 8.5.0 and Domino Attachment and Object

Service (DAOS):
Document attachments were part of the .nsf file.
With Domino 8.5.0 and DAOS:

Document attachments are pulled out of the .nsf file as .nlo objects.
With Domino 8.5.1 and PTFs SI34916 (V5R4M0) or SI34918

(V6R1M0) or later:
BRMS will auto-detect the presence of the NLO objects for the
Domino online backups (no BRMS changes needed).
A full save will also now include all the NLO objects.
An incremental save will also now include only the new and changed
NLO objects since the last full save.
BRMS and Domino 8.5 DAOS (2 of 2)
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Careful with the size of the attachment that will be externalized!

Otherwise there will be many .nlo objects
Lots of extra IFS objects mean slow backups.
The default size in domino DAOS for attachments is 4096. 64,000 is
recommended.
References:
DAOS Quick Start Guide
http://www.lotus.com/ldd/dominowiki.nsf/dx/daos-quick-start-guide
DAOS Best Practices
http://www.lotus.com/ldd/dominowiki.nsf/dx/daos-best-practices
DAOS Estimator
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=463&uid=swg24021920
BRMS Reference
http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/i/support/brms/domdaos.html

Online Lotus Web
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Checkpoint (1 of 2)
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1. True or False: The parameters are identical on the SAVLIB

and the SAVLIBBRM commands.
2. True or False: Using the *MEDCLS value for the device

parameter adds flexibility to the save commands provided by
BRMS.
3. True or False: Saving an individual library with the SAVLIB

command provides a parameter that allows you to associate
it with a backup control group.

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1. True or False: The parameters are identical on the SAVLIB

and the SAVLIBBRM commands.
2. True or False: Using the *MEDCLS value for the device

parameter adds flexibility to the save commands provided by
BRMS.
The answer is True.
3. True or False: Saving an individual library with the SAVLIB

command provides a parameter that allows you to associate
it with a backup control group.
The answer is True.
Checkpoint (2 of 2)
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4. True or False: The following are objects stored in the

QUSRBRM library.
Policies
Control groups
Control lists
5. True or False: The work with BRMS history commands

provide an option to restore the saved data being displayed.
6. The _________ command will display the spool save history.

a. WRKOBJBRM
b. WRKFLRBRM
c. WRKSPLFBRM
d. WRKLNKBRM
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4. True or False: The following are objects stored in the QUSRBRM

library.
Policies
Control groups
Control lists
The answer is True.
5. True or False: The work with BRMS history commands provide an

option to restore the saved data being displayed.
The answer is True.
6. The _________ command will display the spool save history.

a. WRKOBJBRM
b. WRKFLRBRM
c. WRKSPLFBRM
d. WRKLNKBRM
The answer is WRKSPLFBRM.

Unit summary
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List the backup commands provided by BRMS
Describe the additional parameters available with the BRMS
backup commands
Explain some of the performance considerations when using
BRMS to save your data
Explain the purpose of the QUSRBRM library
List and explain the commands used to view the BRMS backup
history
Describe the steps to run online Domino backups

Lab exercise
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Creating a backup control group

Optional: If you will be using a GUI, perform the exercise for the GUI
you will be using.
Creating a backup control group using System i Navigator
Creating a backup control group using Systems Director
Navigator for i
In this exercise, you create a

backup control group:
Specify libraries to save
Create and specify lists to save
Create and specify an *EXIT

Lab aid
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STRBKUBRM Retrieve policy Recovery policy Migration policy Container class
Control group Retrieve device Recovery device Migration Capacity
Schedule time Retrieve confirm End of tape option Item Type Media class
Retrieve authorization Attribute Different
Submit to batch Allow object difference
End of tape option Test Expiration
Starting sequence Restore to library
Allow object Value Dates
Append to media Restore to folder
Difference Objects Auto Unpack
Job description Object retention
Job queue
Activity - full or incr Storage location
Move policy TAPMLBxx
Retention type Media class
Home location--media Contact name and
Retain media Density
TO number Print labels
Use containers Retrieval time Shared media
WRKMLBSTS - Media library Verify moves Volumes expire Media
status Storage location-- Media slotting Thresholds
duration Container threshold
WRKMLMBRM - Media in the
library WRKMEDBRM WRKMEDiBRM
*ACT/*EXP Library
WRKMEDBRM - Media in DB
Volume ID Volume
(sortable) Tape devices ASP
Location--media
WRKMEDiBRM - Media information Container WRKDEVBRM Control group
Media class Read/write Densities Save type
(sortable) Device location Save dates
System name
DSPTAPSTS - Tape drive status File/control group Tape mount delay Save status
File/control group Auto enroll media Sequence
WRKMLBBRM - Library status
Type Shared device First/last
WRKCFGSTS *DEV TAP* Optimum block System name
Text
CHKTAP Sequence
WRKTAPCTG
Storage locations
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Unit objectives
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Explain how and where in the BRMS process storage locations
are used
List the steps to create a storage location
Explain each of the parameters and their use when creating a
storage location

Storage location
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Any physical location where tapes can be kept:

Could be anywhere
Used in multiple places within the BRMS setup:

System policy:
Sets the default to be used unless it is specified at a lower level
Move policy:
Where to move media once it has been used
Where to return media after rotation
Media policy:
Where to locate media to use for BRMS operations

Where does the storage location fit in?
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Control group attributes
Media policy
Move policy Media class Storage location

Creating a storage location using 5250
emulation
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Storage locations
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Manually created or updated with the WRKLOCBRM command

Place where media and containers are kept or stored
As granular as needed for effective operations
Storage location details include:
Address
Contact name and phone
Retrieval time
Capacity limitations
Notification controls
Slot management within off-site storage locations optional
Default storage locations created:
*HOME: On-site media inventory
TAPMLBxx :
Created automatically if there is a tape library on the system.
VAULT: Off-site storage location

Work with locations (WRKLOCBRM)
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Allow volumes to expire parameter
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Specifies whether volumes are eligible for reuse at this location

The recommendations are:
On-site locations are set to *YES, and
Off-site locations are set to *NO
Vault Data center

No tape drive Has tape drives
Small number of volumes Large number of volumes
(active) (mostly expired)
Retrieval time 30-60 Retrieval time 0 minutes
minutes
Allow vols to expire (*NO) Allow vols to expire (*YES)
Consider the following scenario for stand-alone drives:

Specify a save to a tape; media policy specifies location of *ANY.
Tapes can be expired in an off-site location.
BRMS views them as available.
User can insert any expired tape which meets the criteria specified in the media
policy.
Otherwise BRMS sends a message with a list of candidate volumes.
Media slotting parameter
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Media or containers can be tracked by individual slot numbers

at storage locations.
This is an optional parameter.
Typically used for off-site storage locations
The setting for the default storage locations are:
*HOME Media slotting = *NO
VAULT Media slotting = *YES
Slot numbers automatically assigned for tapes:
Beginning with lowest available slot number
Once a slot number becomes available, it is the next one used.

Add location (1 of 2)
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Add location (2 of 2)
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Creating a storage location using
System i Navigator
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System i Navigator:
Move Policies > Manage Locations
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Manage Locations: New
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New Storage Location: Advanced
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Creating a storage location using
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Move Policies > Manage Locations
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Manage Locations: New
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New Storage Location
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Storage location: Advanced button
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Storage location recommendations
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During initial setup or during process improvements:

Create a new location called LOST.
Set Allow media to expire to *NO.
Change the system policy.
Set the home location to LOST.
Avoid using the default location of *HOME in the system policy.
*HOME is okay; you just have better indicators when using LOST.
Check your location analysis report.
QP1A2SL
Reconcile any discrepancies.

Checkpoint
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1. True or False: At BRMS installation time, a storage location is

automatically created for any tape libraries that are known by the OS.
2. Which command will display a list of the storage locations defined on

your system?
a. WRKCTLGBRM
b. WRKDEVBRM
c. WRKLOCBRM
d. WRKMEDBRM
3. It is recommended that for ________ locations, the parameter for allow

volumes to expire should be set to *NO.
a. Tape library
b. Tape drive
c. Onsite
d. Offsite

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1. True or False: At BRMS installation time, a storage location is automatically

created for any tape libraries that are known by the OS.
The answer is True.
2. Which command will display a list of the storage locations defined on your
system?
a. WRKCTLGBRM
b. WRKDEVBRM
c. WRKLOCBRM
d. WRKMEDBRM
The answer is WRKLOCBRM.
3. It is recommended that for ________ locations, the parameter for allow volumes to
expire should be set to *NO.
a. Tape library
b. Tape drive
c. Onsite
d. Offsite
The answer is Offsite.

Unit summary
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Explain how and where in the BRMS process storage locations
are used
List the steps to create a storage location
Explain each of the parameters and their use when creating a
storage location

Lab exercise
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Creating a storage location

Part A: Creating a storage location using emulation
Optional: If you will be using a GUI, perform the exercise for
the GUI you will be using:
Part B: Creating a storage location using System i Navigator
Part C: Creating a storage location using Systems Director Navigator
for i
In this exercise, you create

a storage location.

Containers
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Unit objectives
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Explain what a container class is and how it is used
Explain how to fill in the parameters when creating a container
class
Explain what a container is and how it is used

Container classes and container
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Use of containers is optional.

Container class
Defines the physical characteristics of containers that are used
to store and transport physical media
Container class indicates:
Capacity
Media classes that can be accommodated
Control information
Assigned to a container during container creation
Containers
User defined:
Must be portable
Examples: Case, box, locked bag
Media assigned to a container during movement
Container class
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Container management menu
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Container classes example
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Containers Container Media Number of

class classes volumes
CASE01 ) ULTRIUM1 30
CASE02 ) LTOCASE ULTRIUM2 50
CASE03 ) LTO3581 100
: )
CASEnn )

Add Container Class screen
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Containers
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Containers overview
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A container is a case, box, locked bag, or magazine for holding

tapes during media movement from creation through
expiration.
Containers are optionally used as determined in the move
policy.
User enrolls container by class and unique ID.
Container inventory:
Identifies, locates, shows content and status
Can manually manipulate containers
In a network environment, can be shared among systems
Moving a container also moves its contents.
Container reuse is determined by move policy, status, and
container characteristics.
Container management menu
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View status (open/closed)

Assigned container class
Volume countview media assigned to the container
Storage location
Move datedate moved to this location
Expiration dateexpiration of the media with the longest
retention

Adding a container
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Specify unique container ID

Associate a container class:
Previously defined
Defines physical characteristics of container
Container location:
Must be same location as media in order for BRMS to put tape in
container

Container properties
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Media is assigned to the container by media movement.

Must meet criteria defined by container and container class
The container status can be changed to closed prematurely to
prevent BRMS from moving volumes into it.
The expiration date of the container is that of the media
volume which expires last.
Containers must be in the same location as the tapes for
BRMS to put tapes into the container.
The container can be moved regardless of its status.

Change Container screen
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Some characteristics of the container can be changed.

Slotting pertains to containers in the same manner as media.
Slotting is performed at the location level.
Slot number can be changed.

Use of containers
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Use of containers is optional.

It provides an additional layer of control over media.
It is a logical association of tapes as well as a physical
association of tapes to a physical container.
Association is from creation to expiration.
Media is assigned to a container during movement.
If a container is moved, its contents are also moved.

System i Navigator: Manage Containers
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System i Navigator: Manage Container Pools
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System i Navigator: Add a container
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Systems Director Navigator for i: Manage
Containers
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Click the arrow beside Move Policies for containers selection.

Manage Container Pools
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Manage Container Pools: New
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New Container Pool
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Manage Containers
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New Container
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Checkpoint
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1. Which of the following is optional in BRMS?

a. Media class
b. Media policy
c. Storage location
d. Containers
2. True or False: Container class defines the physical

characteristics of the containers used to store and transport
physical media.
3. True or False: By default, one container per tape library is

created on the system.

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1. Which of the following is optional in BRMS?

a. Media class
b. Media policy
c. Storage location
d. Containers
The answer is containers.
2. True or False: Container class defines the physical

characteristics of the containers used to store and transport
physical media.
The answer is True.
3. True or False: By default, one container per tape library is

created on the system.
Unit summary
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Explain what a container class is and how it is used
class
Explain what a container is and how it is used

Move management
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Unit objectives
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Explain how the move policy fits in with BRMS
Explain the function served by a move policy
Detail the steps required to create a move policy
Explain each parameter available when creating a move policy
Explain the function served by move calendars
Detail the steps required to use a move calendar within a move
policy
Explain the media movement process in BRMS

Where does the move policy fit in?
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Media policy

Move policy
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An itinerary for tape and container movement:

It is a sequence of locations and the duration at each location.
As many move policies as needed can be defined.
Each has a user assigned name.
Specifies the home location:
Location media returns after all sequences in move policy.
Change default home location from *SYSPCY to a more meaningful location.
Special value of *ORIGIN tells the DB to return tape to its starting location at the
end of the move cycle.
Indicates if a container is to be used
Specifies if move requires verification
Default policy of OFFSITE created
Can be assigned to a volume using media policy during a save or later
with CHGMEDBRM

Working with move policy
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Move management
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Creating and using move policies

Media movement can be performed in two ways:
1 - Automatically using move policies
2 - Manually using move policies with option 8 from the
WRKMEDBRM screen
Move commands
WRKPCYBRM: Create, change, delete, display move policy
MOVMEDBRM: Move media
VFYMOVBRM: Verify media to be moved
PRTMOVBRM: Print media movement report
WRKMEDBRM: Option 8 for manual move

Work with move policies
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WRKPCYBRM *MOV

Create Move Policy
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Working with move management
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Using move policies (1 of 3)
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1. Create the move policy as shown previously.

2. Specify the move policy in the media policy using the
WRKPCYBRM *MED command.
3. Save a control group that specifies this media policy.

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4. Issue the MOVMEDBRM command.

Fill in parameters to specify which volumes need to be moved:
Compares current location and expected location
MOVMEDBRM will list any volume that is not in its correct location, as
per the move policy, in the movement report.
Creates the volume movement report for the current time period
Optionally run during BRMS maintenance
For Verify move parameter:
Verify = *NO updates the media inventory and the move is complete
Verify = *YES continues with step five

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5. VFYMOVBRM command (optional)

It allows the operator to verify whether this move occurs.
Use this command if the move policy has Verify = *YES.
A volume only shows on this screen after MOVMEDBRM has been run.
The volume location in the database is changed only after the verify is
confirmed.

Print Media Movement (1 of 2)
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PRTMOVBRM prints the media movement report for a specific

time period.
Type
*ALL includes all volumes that have ever been moved.
*NEXT prints a report for the next projected moves.
- Should specify a date range that includes a date in the future
*NOTVFY includes only media waiting to be verified.
- Does not include *NEXT
*VFY includes only verified media movement in the report
for the date range selected.
For example, it could be used to produce a report of what was
moved yesterday.
Shows move details for moves between Last Moved Date and
Scheduled Move Date fields

MOVMEDBRM report
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Display Spooled File

File . . . . . : QP1AVMS
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5722BR1 V5R4M0 060210 Volume Movement Report C60FB92D
Volume Volume Expiration Media Pend Current Move Next Next Move
Serial Slot Date Class Vfy Location Date Location Move Policy
VOL001 6/23/06 VRT256K Y *HOME 6/09/06 ONSITE 6/22/06 ONEFORCLAS
Total volumes moved . . . . . . . . . . : 1
Total volumes not moved . . . . . . . . : 0

File . . . . . : QP1AVMS
Control . . . . .
Find . . . . . .
*...+....1....+....2....+....3....+....4....+....5....+....6....+....7....+....8....+....9....+..
5722BR1 V5R4M0 060210 Volume Movement Report C60FB92D
Volume Volume Expiration Media Pend Current Move Next Next Move
Serial Slot Date Class Vfy Location Date Location Move Policy
VOL001 1 6/23/06 VRT256K N ONSITE 6/22/06 *HOME 6/29/06 ONEFORCLAS

Print Media Movement (2 of 2)
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Assigning a move policy
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Assigning a move policy to

volume or container
If issuing:
CHGMEDBRM VOL(T00005) MOVPCY(PAYMOV)
Volume obeys move policy from that point onward.
If a container is changed to specify a new or different move
policy, this move policy is applied to all volumes in the
container.

WRKMEDBRM: Opt 8, Manually move
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WRKMEDBRM: Option 5 screen
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Creating a move policy
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Move policy: New policy wizard
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Move policy: Properties
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System i Navigator: Run move policy
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New Policy
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Move policy: Properties
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Checkpoint (1 of 2)
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1. True or False: Multiple move policies can be created in a

BRMS operation.
2. The command used to work with move policies is?

a. WRKMEDBRM
b. WRKLOCBRM
c. WRKPCYBRM
d. WRKMEDBRM
3. True or False: The Home location is where the media will

reside after its entire itinerary is finished.

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1. True or False: Multiple move policies can be created in a

BRMS operation.
The answer is True.
2. The command used to work with move policies is?

a. WRKMEDBRM
b. WRKLOCBRM
c. WRKPCYBRM
d. WRKMEDBRM
The answer is WRKPCYBRM.
3. True or False: The Home location is where the media will

reside after its entire itinerary is finished.
The answer is True.
Checkpoint (2 of 2)
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4. True of False: The move policy is one of the values that is

assigned when the media policy is assigned to a tape.
5. ______________ is the command used to start the move of

media.
a. STRBKUBRM
b. MOVMEDBRM
c. VFYMOVBRM
d. STRRCYBRM
6. True or False: The verification of media movement is

automatically set in BRMS.

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4. True or False: The move policy is one of the values that is

assigned when the media policy is assigned to a tape.
The answer is True.
5. ______________ is the command used to start the move of

media.
a. STRBKUBRM
b. MOVMEDBRM
c. VFYMOVBRM
d. STRRCYBRM
The answer is MOVMEDBRM.
6. True or False: The verification of media movement is

automatically set in BRMS.
Unit summary
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Explain how the move policy fits in with BRMS
Explain the function served by a move policy
Detail the steps required to create a move policy
Explain each parameter available when creating a move policy
Explain the function served by move calendars
Detail the steps required to use a move calendar within a move
policy
Explain the media movement process in BRMS

Lab exercise
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Move policies
Part A: Creating a move policy
GUI you will be using:
Part B: Creating a move policy using System i Navigator
Part C: Creating a move policy using Systems Director Navigator
for i
In this exercise, you create

a move policy.

Media class
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Unit objectives
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Explain how a media class works with a media policy, which
works with the control group attributes
Explain the function served by a media class
Show how to use the WRKCLSBRM command
Explain the parameters available when you create a media
class
Explain how media sharing works

Media class concepts
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Where does the media class fit in?
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Media policy

Media class
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Categories which define attributes of the actual physical media

such as:
Indicates density
Capacity
Labels
Other usage criteria
Default media classes created at time of BRMS installation:
One for each drive's default density
SAVSYS for alternative-IPL drive media
Manually created or updated with the WRKCLSBRM command
Assigned when media (physical/logical) is enrolled or added
Primarily media class is a name and a density.

Shared media parameter: *NO
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Only the system that owns the tape can use the tape.
Potential problem when restoring to different system
Recovery report adds steps to address problem
It requires management of an additional tape pool.
BRMS implements networking:
To provide protection of tape media at all times, and
Reduces the need for SHARE *NO volumes.

Shared media parameter: *YES
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Each tape is owned by a system.

A Distributed Data Management (DDM) job is initiated to verify
status of the tapes.
The job is initiated any time one system tries to use a tape owned by
another system.
If communications cannot be established, BRMS will not use that tape
and will choose a different tape.
System A System B
1. SAVSYS is in restricted state. 2. System B needs to use vol A1000 owned

by Sys A.
B then initiates a DDM session to A to ensure
3. System A does not answer since it A1000 is still expired.
is in restricted state.
4. The next expired volume, in B's database, is
selected for use.
The next selected tape could belong to any
Power i in the network.
Media class
using 5250 emulation
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Work with Media Classes
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Add Media Class (1 of 2)
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Add Media Class (2 of 2)
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PRTMEDBRM command (1 of 2)
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Reports show information by media class.
Subset command by either threshold or statistics:

Show either *ALL or *EXCP.
Use option 12 from the main BRMS menu.

Option 5 for statistics

PRTMEDBRM command (2 of 2)
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Print media statistics: Menu option 5
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Media pool
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New media pool
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New Media Pool: Advanced options
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Media class using
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Media Pools: New
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New Media Pool
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Checkpoint (1 of 2)
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1. The _____________ defines the attributes of the physical media.

a. Move policy
b. Media policy
c. Storage location
d. Media class
2. True or False: At the time of the BRMS software installation, a default

media class is created for each drives default density.
3. The command used to work with media class is __________.

a. WRKMEDBRM
b. WRKLOCBRM
c. WRKCLSBRM
d. WRKDEVBRM

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1. The _____________ defines the attributes of the physical media.

a. Move policy
b. Media policy
c. Storage location
d. Media class
The answer is Media class.
2. True or False: At the time of the BRMS software installation, a default

media class is created for each drives default density.
The answer is True.
3. The command used to work with media class is __________.

a. WRKMEDBRM
b. WRKLOCBRM
c. WRKCLSBRM
d. WRKDEVBRM
The answer is WRKCLSBRM.

Checkpoint (2 of 2)
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4. True or False: The Write once media parameter is used to specify that
only new sequence numbers can be created on this media, it cannot
be reinitialized or reused.
5. True or False: In a BRMS network environment, the Shared media

parameter set to *NO means that only the system that owns a tape
can use that tape.
6. The __________ command is used to generate reports that show

information by media class.
a. ADDMEDBRM
b. CHGMEDBRM
c. PRTMEDBRM
d. INZMEDBRM
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4. True or False: The Write once media parameter is used to specify that
only new sequence numbers can be created on this media, it cannot
be reinitialized or reused.
The answer is True.
5. True of False: In a BRMS network environment, the Shared media

parameter set to *NO means that only the system that owns a tape
can use that tape.
The answer is True.
6. The __________ command is used to generate reports that show

information by media class.
a. ADDMEDBRM
b. CHGMEDBRM
c. PRTMEDBRM
d. INZMEDBRM
The answer is PRTMEDBRM.

Unit summary
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Explain how a media class works with a media policy, which
works with the control group attributes
Explain the function served by a media class
Show how to use the WRKCLSBRM command
Explain the parameters available when you create a media
class
Explain how media sharing works

Lab exercise
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Creating a media class

Part A: Creating a media class using emulation
Part B: Creating a media pool using System i Navigator
Part C: Creating a media pool using Systems Director Navigator for i
In this exercise, you create a

media class.

Media policies
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Unit objectives
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Explain the functions served by a media policy
Explain the parameters available when creating a media policy
Describe the retention types that can be set up in a media
policy
Describe the capabilities available when saving your data to a
save file

Where does the media policy fit in?
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Media policy

Media policy concepts
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Ties together all media management characteristics

Controls tape media:
Retention controls expiration of data on tape
References move policy to establish tape itinerary
References media class to control tape selection
Identifies storage location to obtain tapes
Controls save file media use and retention
Can define as many media policies as needed
User-assigned names
Default media policies are:
ARCHIVAL - 1725 days retention
FULL - 35 days retention
INCR - 14 days retention
VIRTUAL - 14 days retention
SAVF - 35 days retention
SAVSYS - 1725 days retention
SYSTEM - 90 days retention

Creating a media policy using 5250
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Media policy (1 of 4)
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Retention type: Parameter (1 of 2)
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Indicates how long data is to be kept on media
Retention type = Specific date

A specific date on which data expires
Media eligible for reuse when maintenance or STREXPBRM run on the date due
to expire
Requires regular changes to the media policy
Retention type = Numbers of days

Number of days since data on media was written
Media eligible for reuse when maintenance or STREXPBRM run on the day due
to expire
Most commonly used
Retention type = *PERM

To keep data on media indefinitely
Media is not reused
Retention type: Parameter (2 of 2)
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Retention type is version oriented:

Based on the media's data content:
Number of saves of a library (for instance):
Not necessarily control groups
User specifies the number of data backup versions to keep.
Media containing oldest version eligible for reuse when version limit for all objects
on the media is exceeded.
Expiration date shows *VERnnn rather than date for each save version (nnn is the
number of versions to be retained).
Use version control report to reconcile.
Recommend to be used with control groups that are static
Tips for specifying retention:

Ensure that retention period overlaps with next save.
Full and incremental retention should not leave any window of exposure.

Secure media parameter
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Implemented by either:
Media policy with Secure media parameter set to *YES
CHGMEDBRM command
Change volume option from WRKMEDBRM
Authority required:
To secure a volume: *ALLOBJ or *SERVICE authority
To read objects or to restore objects from a secured volume:
*ALLOBJ or *SECADM authority

Save to save file parameters
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There are two options for volume duplication.

Automatic = select Mark volumes for duplication parameter:
Automatically puts a 1 in the DUPSTS field in the WRKMEDBRM screen
Manual = use option 18 from the WRKMEDBRM screen:
Causes BRMS to put a 1 in the DUPSTS field in the WRKMEDBRM screen
There is a new smart append for duplication at V5R4.
Mark history for duplication instead of entire volume.
Duplicate new data only.

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Managing save files
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Q1ABRMSFxx libraries contain save files.

Where xx represents the ASP number 01-32 or 33-255
Automatic save file naming and cleanup on expiration
Expired save files deleted while running maintenance
BRMS save file commands:

SAVSAVFBRM: To copy save files to tape
STREXPBRM: Expire and delete save files just like other media
RMVMEDIBRM: Removes information about objects saved to
save files
WRKSAVFBRM: To work with BRMS save files

Work with Save Files
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Saving save files
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Creating a media policy using
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Media Policies: New (1 of 2)
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New Media Policy: General
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New Media Policy: Where
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New Media Policy: Retention
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New Media Policy: Automatic Duplication
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Media Policies: New (2 of 2)
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New policy: General
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New policy: Where
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New policy: Retention
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New policy: Automatic Duplication
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Checkpoint (1 of 2)
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1. The ______________ ties together all of the media management

characteristics.
a. Move policy
b. Media class
c. Storage location
d. Media policy
2. The most commonly used retention type is:

a. Date
b. Days
c. Version
d. Permanent
3. True or False: To read objects or to restore objects from a secured

volume, your user profile must have either *ALLOBJ or *SECADM
authority.

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1. The ______________ ties together all of the media management characteristics.

a. Move policy
b. Media class
c. Storage location
d. Media policy
The answer is Media policy.
2. The most commonly used retention type is:

a. Date
b. Days
c. Version
d. Permanent
The answer is Days.
3. True or False: To read objects or to restore objects from a secured volume, your
user profile must have either *ALLOBJ or *SECADM authority.
The answer is True.

Checkpoint (2 of 2)
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4. True or False: The following media policies are automatically created

at BRMS installation time.
Full
Incremental
SAVSYS
SYSTEM
5. True or False: When performing a save operation and saving to a save

file, the user has the option to specify the name given to the save file
created by this operation.
6. The command used to work with a media policy is:

a. WRKMEDBRM
b. WRKPCYBRM
c. WRKCALBRM
d. WRKCNRBRM

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4. True or False: The following media policies are automatically created at

BRMS installation time.
1. Full
2. Incremental
3. SAVSYS
4. SYSTEM
The answer is True.
5. True or False: When performing a save operation and saving to a save

file, the user has the option to specify the name given to the save file
created by this operation.
6. The command used to work with a media policy is:

1. WRKMEDBRM
2. WRKPCYBRM
3. WRKCALBRM
4. WRKCNRBRM
The answer is WRKPCYBRM.
Unit summary
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Explain the functions served by a media policy
Explain the parameters available when creating a media policy
Describe the retention types that can be set up in a media
policy
Describe the capabilities available when saving your data to a
save file

Lab exercise
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Creating a media policy

Part A: Creating a media policy using 5250 emulation
Part B: Creating a media policy using System i Navigator
Part C: Creating a media policy using Systems Director Navigator for i

Create a media policy

Media topics
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Unit objectives
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Describe the function served by the WRKMEDBRM command
Describe the function served by the ADDMEDBRM command
Describe the function served by the ADDMLMBRM command
Explain how to add media to BRMS for both a stand-alone and
an MLB environment
Describe the functions served by the STRBALBRM command
Explain how to create media sets and how to display their
properties
Explain how to display any error messages generated during
the save process
Describe the media pool concept used by BRMS
Describe the function served by the ADDMEDIBRM,
EXTMEDIBRM, and SETMEDBRM commands
Media inventory (1 of 6)
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Used and retained as defined by media policies

Kept to identify, locate, and show media content
Allows running a save to save file media
Virtual tape is supported.
When working with or using tape:
Users add (enroll) tape by volume ID and assign a media class.
The media class is used to determine the type of tape being added
and is the basis for selection of media.
Usage and expiration are monitored to protect tapes with active data.
Manageable as a set when active data spans volumes
Media is moved as defined by move policies.
Statistics are kept by BRMS by volume ID.

WRKMEDBRM command (1 of 2)
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WRKMEDBRM command (2 of 2)
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Use this command to view or print information about the

media.
Any operations required for media can be accomplished

through the resulting screen.

Media inventory (2 of 6)
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Media inventory: F11 (3 of 6)
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Media inventory: Reconciling differences
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It is important to update media inventory daily using the maintenance

command.
Reconcile any differences to enable quick location of a volume needed
for recovery.
Use CHGMEDBRM or
Option 2 Change or option 8 Move from WRKMEDBRM screen
Use sparingly.
Important values you can change to maintain accuracy:
Storage location (requires manual move to change)
Container, if used (requires manual move to change)
You will also move all contents of the container.
Slot number, if used
Other values that can also be changed (but do not usually change):
Media class
Expiration date
Creation date
Move policy
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Media sets (1 of 4)
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Multiple related tape volumes
Created by a multivolume save operation:

For example, a save operation of a specific object spans multiple
volumes.
Only happens when saving a specific object and part of it is on the first
volume and the remainder is on the second volume,
or
When you perform a parallel save, which uses multiple volumes
Identified by:
A plus sign (+) on the WRKMEDBRM display and by either a:
*YES in the Serial Set column or
*YES in the Parallel Set column

Media sets (2 of 4)
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Media sets (3 of 4)
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Media sets (4 of 4)
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More than one tape was used for backup processing.

Identified by a plus sign (+) next to the volume serial number
The restore can be on a fewer number of drives than were
used for the parallel save.
Parallel is easier to implement with BRMS.
Manual move (1 of 2)
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Manual move (2 of 2)
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Option 13: Display media contents
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Choose Opt 9: Work with saved objects
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Choose Opt 9: Work with saved members
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Options to work with saved members
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Display error message
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Work with Saved Objects I520DVL3
Position to Object . . .

4=Remove 5=Display 6=Work with media 7=Restore object
9=Work with saved members
Save Save Message
Opt Object Library Type Date Time Volume ID
BRMSLPP TONIB *FILE 6/20/06 0:01:06 *SAVF CPF3760
BRMSLPP1 TONIB *FILE 6/20/06 0:01:06 *SAVF CPF3760
SETUP TONIB *PGM 6/20/06 0:01:06 *SAVF CPF3760
SETUPONE TONIB *PGM 6/20/06 0:01:06 *SAVF CPF3760
If an error occurs during the save of any object,

the Message ID column contains a message ID related to the error.
The object is shown; however, it is not actually saved successfully.
Option 9 enables you to view member level detail.
Possible member was not saved.

Enrolling and initializing media
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Enrolling:
Adding tape information to BRMS media inventory
Initializing:
Writing tape header label, optionally clearing data
ADDMEDBRM command for stand-alone drives or
ADDMLMBRM command for tape library
Select F10 for all additional parameters.
Initializing from the WRKMEDBRM option 10:

Can now initialize media that was in *ERR status after option 9
(Remove volume error status) used
Eliminates the need to remove media and re-add
Tape drive: Add media (1 of 2)
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Tape drive: Add media (2 of 2)
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Tape library: Add media
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Enrolling and initializing media
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Sufficient tapes must be available for the save operation.
New volumes are enrolled with Initialize Tape (*YES).

This issues INZMEDBRM to initialize volume.
Volumes with active data (migrated from another system) are

enrolled with Initialize Tape (*NO).
Volume statistics are included if previously collected.
ADDMEDIBRM command can be used to manually add content
information.
EXTMEDIBRM command can be used to scan tape in a drive and
build save history.

ADDMEDIBRM command
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EXTMEDIBRM command
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You must specify the type of information on the tape using the File origin
parameter.
BRMS reads the tape and populates the database with its contents.

Balancing your media: STRBALBRM
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System Priority Required Available

Prod01 1 5 3
Prod02 2 4 5
Dev 3 2 3
Media class
- Allocate media
Media location Media balancing depends on
(customer decides) availability.
Priority - If not able to allocate
required media,
message will be
Number required issued.

The steps to balance your media
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1. List your systems in the order of highest to lowest priority.

2. Set priority for each system.
STRBALBRM ACTION(*SET) MEDCLS(media-class)
LOC(location) SYSNAME(system-name) MEDPTY(number)
MEDREQ(number)
3. Print and review the media balance report.
STRBALBRM ACTION(*REPORT) MEDCLS(media-class)
LOC(location)
4. If necessary, balance the media.
5. Once again, print and review the media balance report.

Initial report: Before balancing
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5761BR1 V6R1M0 080215 Media Balancing Report 6/29/07 13:56:1
Selection Criteria
Media Class . . . . . . . . . . : FMT3590H
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . : TAPMLB01
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . : *NETGRP
Number of Number of
System Network Media Media Media Media
Name ID Class Location Priority Required Available Status
PROD01 APPN FMT3590H TAPMLB01 1 5 3 Communicating

DEV APPN FMT3590H TAPMLB01 3 2 3 Communicating
*****ENDOFLISTING*****

Report after media balancing
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File . . . . . : QP1AMBL Page/L

Control . . . . . Column
Find . . ..+....1....+....2....+....3....+....4....+....5....+....6....+....7....+....8....+....9....+....0....+....1.
5761BR1 V6R1M0 080215 Media Balancing Report 6/29/07 13:59:1
Selection Criteria
Media Class . . . . . . . . . . : FMT3590H
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . : TAPMLB01
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . : *NETGRP
Number of Number of
System Network Media Media Media Media
Name ID Class Location Priority Required Available Status

DEV APPN FMT3590H TAPMLB01 3 2 2 Communicating
*****ENDOFLISTING*****

System i Navigator: Media > Volumes
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List actions: Balance volumes
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Systems Director Navigator for i: Media > Volumes
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Initialize once concept
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Volume is never reinitialized on reuse.

BRMS writes new file to file sequence one on tape (unless
APPEND or SEQNBR *END is selected).
This overwrites old data.
Reinitializing a tape resets the statistics for the tape.

Media handling techniques
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Media pools
Media set rotation
Media scratch pool
Traditional method
BRMS method
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Tape 1 Tape 1 Tape 1 Tape 1 Tape 1

T01 T02 T03 T04 T05 T06 T07
Week 1 Tape 3 Tape 3 Tape 3 Tape 3 Tape 3
(Red)
T08 T09 T10 T11 T12 T13 T14
T15 T16 T17 T18 T19 T20 T21


T22 T23 T24 T25 T26 T27 T28
Week 2 Tape 3 Tape 3 Tape 3 Tape 3 Tape 3
T29 T30 T31 T32 T33 T34 T35
(Blue)
Tape 5 Tape 5 Tape 5 Tape 5 Tape 5 T36 T37 T38 T39 T40 ... Tnn

Week 3
(Green)
Select any tape

meeting defined
criteria.

Media set rotation: Traditional method
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Traditional method of media handling for smaller systems

Limits the ability to vary retention periods
Prone to operator selecting incorrect media set
Requires more operator intervention than scratch pool method
Uses more volumes because a tape set always has a fixed
number of volumes no matter how many volumes used
Unused media volumes moved as part of set

Media scratch pool: BRMS method
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This is the BRMS method of media handling.

Retention periods are controlled down to the file level on a
tape.
Any tape from the scratch pool of the correct media class can
be used.
If an invalid tape is inserted or encountered, BRMS will list
available volumes.
Only volumes that are used are included in the media set.
Only volumes that are used are moved with the media set.

Data loss protection
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MSE exit points to intercept tape activity
Tape checked for scratch status before writing to tape, except:

No checking by BRMS for SAVSTG
No logging of active status of tape used in SAVSTG operation
Tape checked for correct media class before writing to tape

SETMEDBRM command used to specify media class for native IBM i
save commands

SETMEDBRM command
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Media Management menu
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Checkpoint (1 of 3)
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1. The _______________ command works with active, expired, or all media volumes
in the media inventory by creation and expiration date for any or all locations.
a. ADDMEDBRM
b. ADDMLMBRM
c. SETMEDBRM
d. WRKMEDBRM
2. True or False: It is possible to manually move a volume from one location to

another.
3. The _____________ command is used to add media to an individual tape drive.

a. ADDMEDBRM
b. ADDMLMBRM
c. SETMEDBRM
d. WRKMEDBRM
4. True or False: With BRMS it is possible to restore an individual file member.

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1. The _______________ command works with active, expired, or all media volumes
in the media inventory by creation and expiration date for any or all locations.
a. ADDMEDBRM
b. ADDMLMBRM
c. SETMEDBRM
d. WRKMEDBRM
2. True or False: It is possible to manually move a volume from one location to

another.
The answer is True.
3. The _____________ command is used to add media to an individual tape drive.

a. ADDMEDBRM
b. ADDMLMBRM
c. SETMEDBRM
d. WRKMEDBRM
The answer is ADDMEDBRM.
4. True or False: With BRMS it is possible to restore an individual file member.

The answer is True.

Checkpoint (2 of 3)
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5. The _____________ command is used to add media to a tape library.

a. ADDMEDBRM
b. ADDMLMBRM
c. SETMEDBRM
d. WRKMEDBRM
6. True or False: It is required that a tape be re-initialized before you can

reuse it to perform another BRMS save.
7. The _____________ command is used to manually add file level

details to the BRMS media inventory content volume information.
a. ADDMEDIBRM
b. EXTMEDIBRM
c. SETMEDBRM
d. WRKMEDBRM

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5. The _____________ command is used to add media to a tape library.

a. ADDMEDBRM
b. ADDMLMBRM
c. SETMEDBRM
d. WRKMEDBRM
The answer is ADDMLMBRM.
6. True or False: It is required that a tape be re-initialized before you can

reuse it to perform another BRMS save.
7. The _____________ command is used to manually add file level

a. ADDMEDIBRM
b. EXTMEDIBRM
c. SETMEDBRM
d. WRKMEDBRM
The answer is ADDMEDIBRM.

Checkpoint (3 of 3)
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8. The _____________ command is used to direct the system to extract file level
a. ADDMEDIBRM
b. EXTMEDIBRM
c. SETMEDBRM
d. WRKMEDBRM
9. The controls you set with the _____________ command remain in effect for your
job until they are reset or otherwise changed by re-running this command.
a. ADDMEDIBRM
b. EXTMEDIBRM
c. SETMEDBRM
d. WRKMEDBRM
10. True of False: The Start Media Balancing for BRM (STRBALBRM) command
balances media ownership to match the required number of media needed for
systems within a BRMS network.

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8. The _____________ command is used to direct the system to extract file level
a. ADDMEDIBRM
b. EXTMEDIBRM
c. SETMEDBRM
d. WRKMEDBRM
The answer is EXTMEDIBRM.
9. The controls you set with the _____________ command remain in effect for your
job until they are reset or otherwise changed by re-running this command.
a. ADDMEDIBRM
b. EXTMEDIBRM
c. SETMEDBRM
d. WRKMEDBRM
The answer is SETMEDBRM.
10. True or False: The Start Media Balancing for BRM (STRBALBRM) command
balances media ownership to match the required number of media needed for
systems within a BRMS network.
The answer is True.

Unit summary
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Describe the function served by the WRKMEDBRM command
Describe the function served by the ADDMEDBRM command
Describe the function served by the ADDMLMBRM command
Explain how to add media to BRMS for both a stand-alone and
an MLB environment
Describe the functions served by the STRBALBRM command
Explain how to create media sets and how to display their
properties
Explain how to display any error messages generated during
the save process
Describe the media pool concept used by BRMS
Describe the function served by the ADDMEDIBRM,
EXTMEDIBRM, and SETMEDBRM commands
Lab exercise
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Running a backup using 5250 emulation

Optional: If you will be using GUI, perform the exercise for the GUI you will be
using.
Running a backup using System i Navigator
Running a backup using Systems Director Navigator for i

Put all of the BRMS pieces together to perform a backup:
Enroll media:
Physical
Virtual
Pre-existing
Set up control group attributes to use
your media policy
Save your control group to virtual media;
optionally save to physical media
Recover some data
BRMS networking
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Unit objectives
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Describe the benefits of setting up a BRMS network
Perform the steps required to set up the POWER i in
preparation for a BRMS network
Perform the steps to add a new system to an existing BRMS
network

BRMS network concepts
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BRMS network (1 of 2)
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SNA SNA
or B or
TCP TCP
A Shared media C
Advantages:
Shared scratch pool
Cross-system restores, especially spool files
Able to see all media from one system
Ability to create recovery report for system B from system A
BRMS network (2 of 2)
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Considerations:
Networking adds complexity to your BRMS setup.
You need to ensure communications stay active.
You need to coordinate schedules for BRMS functions.
BRMS daily maintenance
Media movement
Possible lock conditions if multiple systems in a BRMS network are
performing these functions simultaneously.
You need to implement a PTF strategy, make sure to stay current/up
to date.

Creating a BRMS network
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Existing system New system
QUSRBRM QUSRBRM
QA1ANET2 QA1ANET2
System policy System policy

Backup/recovery/archive/ Backup/recovery/archive/
retrieve policy retrieve policy
Tape drives Tape drives
Backup/archive lists Backup/archive lists
In-house recovery activity text In-house recovery activity text
Control groups Control groups

Media classes Media classes CPYMEDIBRM
Container classes Container classes To file
Storage locations Storage locations
Move policies Move policies
Media policies Media policies QGPL
Network group QA1AMED
Network group
CPYMEDIBRM
Container inventory Container inventory From file
Media inventory (MM) Media inventory (MM)
Library level detail (HS) Library level detail (HS)
Object level detail (OD) Object level detail (OD)

Shared media
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Shared media provides a single media inventory picture.

All systems are in a local cluster.
For example, Ethernet attached
Most commonly share tapes for save/restore purposes.
Typically same machine room
Perhaps same building
Not usually across different cities
Some media management information is mirrored on all
systems in the network.
BRMS networking uses journaling to keep the systems
synchronized (journal entries are sent to the remote system).

The information that is shared
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Media inventory:
Only tapes of a media class with SHARE(*YES) can be used on all systems.
Media classes
Media policies
Container inventory
Container classes
Move policies
Network groups
Storage locations
Duplication cross-reference:
This information is copied between participating systems when set up.
Updates are reflected almost immediately through communications link.
Use of a tape on one system that was last used by another system initiates a
communications job to verify tape status.

Information that is not shared
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System/backup/archive/retrieve/recovery policy information

Recovery contacts and activities
Backup and archive lists:
Object, folder, spool, and IFS
Control groups
Calendars
Device and MLB table entries
Object/member level information in the database:
This can be displayed through communications access when
requested, hence it is a little slower.
This process happens automatically under the covers when
requested.

The Q1ABRMNET subsystem
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This subsystem runs shadowing over a communications link.
Job QBRMNET is started automatically with an autostart job in

the QSYSWRK subsystem.
It wakes up every (xx) seconds to see if there are any updates

to send. The BRMSYNC job sends the updates.
60 seconds is the default.
This parameter can be changed in the system policy.
Communications can be either TCP/IP or SNA.

Verify communications before attempting to set up the BRMS network.

Things to do before you network systems
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Review BRMS databases for potential duplicate volume serial

numbers.
Ensure the BRMS PTFs are up-to-date:

Mixed-version network PTFs are loaded on all systems that should be
in the network.
Networking time zone PTFs are loaded if your network should span
time zones.
CPYMEDIBRM PTFs are loaded on the system that is being added to
the network.
On each POWER i in the BRMS network, make a safety copy

of the QUSRBRM library using a SAVLIB command before you
network your systems.
Prepare the system for BRMS network
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Networking tasks
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How to set up to use TCP/IP for a BRMS network
How to set up to use TCP/IP in a restricted state
How to set up an Relational Data Base (RDB) directory entry

for a BRMS network
How to remove a system from a BRMS network

How to set up to use TCP/IP for a BRMS network
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1. Check TCP/IP.
a. Ping command to verify communications in both directions
2. Set TCP/IP DDM connection security.

Non-secured DDM connection
Secured DDM connection
3. Configure the TCP/IP DDM server automatic restart.
4. Start and end the DDM server.
5. Enable BRMS to use TCP/IP.
6. Set up BRMS network.

Set DDM server attributes
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Default for password required is *YES.

Must have a server authentication entry for any user ID that would
access systems in the network:
QBRMS
Any user that would use the WRKMEDIBRM command
Any user that would issue the maintenance command using the
centralized audit media

End/start DDM server
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Use the following command to end the TCP/IP DDM server:

ENDTCPSVR SERVER(*DDM)
Use the following command to start the TCP/IP DDM server:

STRTCPSVR SERVER(*DDM)

Enable BRMS to use TCP/IP
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F11 BRMS Media Information
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Set up to use TCP/IP in restricted state
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Use the following command to specify the TCP/IP interfaces

that BRMS is to use during restricted state:
QSYS/CALL QBRM/Q1AOLD
PARM('TCPIPIFC' '*ADD' 'interface')
Or
QSYS/CALL QBRM/Q1AOLD
PARM('TCPIPIFC' '*REMOVE' 'interface')

Set up RDB directory entry
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Set up a BRMS network using
emulation
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Creating a BRMS network
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Existing system: I520BL1 New system: I520BL2
QUSRBRM QUSRBRM
QA1ANET2 QA1ANET2
System policy System policy

Backup/recovery/archive/ Backup/recovery/archive/
retrieve policy retrieve policy
Tape drives Tape drives
Backup/archive lists Backup/archive lists
In-house recovery activity text In-house recovery activity text
Control groups Control groups

Media classes Media classes CPYMEDIBRM
Container classes Container classes To file
Storage locations Storage locations
Move policies Move policies
Media policies Media policies QGPL
Network group QA1AMED
Network group
CPYMEDIBRM
Container inventory Container inventory From file
Media inventory (MM) Media inventory (MM)
Library level detail (HS) Library level detail (HS)
Object level detail (OD) Object level detail (OD)

1: On new system:
Save current media information
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On the system being added to the network, use CPYMEDIBRM to save

current media inventory and volume content information.
This is only needed if the system being added already has enrolled media.
If this is not needed, step one and step four are not needed.
The Copy media information parameter should be set to *NO when
adding a system to a BRMS network.

2a: On existing system: Add the new system
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If there are difficulties with this, use the following to help

determine the problem:
The job log
The BRMS log
The system operator message
The history log

2b: Status after add
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New System Status column added at V5R4:

More accurate status
New Notify period parameter added at V5R4:
How often message sent about offline status
New Communication method parameter added at V6R1
F11 to view media information added at V7R1
3a: Initialize BRMS: *NETSYS
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This is performed on the new system being added to the

network.
The from system can be any POWER i in the network.
You must have performed the previous steps on the same from
system.
Existing Data copied to

New system (Old data is lost temporarily)
system new system

3b: Initialize messages
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This operation is not performed until all messages are answered.

A reply of C on any entry cancels the entire operation.
Existing Data copied to (Old data is lost

New system
system new system temporarily)

4: Recover media information
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Do not forget to change to *FROMFILE.
View message at the bottom of the screen after completion.
Review report if necessary.

Status after initialize
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I520BL2 is defined as the local location parameter in the

network attributes for I520BL2.
Must use local location name.

Tips for debugging network problems
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BRMS uses a mode of BRMS and uses QBRMS profile for authority.
The profile might get disabled occasionally due to unforeseen error conditions.
If systems stop communicating, no job logs are produced. Issue:
CHGJOBD JOBD(QBRM/QBRMSYNC) LOG(4 00 *SECLVL)
This produces a job log every time systems try to communicate. The job log is for
user QBRMS. Once a job log is produced, turn logging back off.
If data exists in file QUSRBRM/QA1ANET2, systems are not
communicating.
Investigate file to determine which systems are involved and change logging level
of jobd.
DSPPFM FILE(QUSRBRM/QA1ANET2)
It is recommended that you do not use QUSRBRM to store any user-
created objects.

How to remove a system from BRMS
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The network group is shared information across the BRMS

network.
You should be removing this system from all the other BRMS systems
in the network.
This system could potentially own media.

Confirm remove of a system
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*NO leaves the entries for the media in the BRMS inventory.
*YES removes any media and history that is associated with
the system being removed.
*RENAME reassigns ownership of any media from the
removed system to the current system.

Set up a BRMS network
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BRMS: Global Policy Properties
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Network tab: Manage Systems
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List actions: New > Add system
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New system added
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Properties: New system added
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Set up a BRMS network using
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Select Action: Global Policy Properties > Go
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Network tab: Manage Systems
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Choose Network in the left column, then click Manage Systems.

Select Action > New > Go
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Add new system: OK
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New system listed
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Checkpoint (1 of 2)
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1. True or False: BRMS networking is used to share media between

systems that are sharing a tape library.
2. BRMS networking will support which of the following:

a. Cross system restores
b. Ability to see all of the media from one system
c. Ability to create a recovery report for System B from System A
d. All of these
3. The command used to set up BRMS networking is __________.

a. INZBRM *DATA
b. INZBRM *MERGE
c. INZBRM *NETSYS
d. INZBRM *RUNPRDINZ

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1. True or False: BRMS networking is used to share media between

systems that are sharing a tape library.
The answer is True.
2. BRMS networking will support which of the following:

a. Cross system restores
b. Ability to see all of the media from one system
c. Ability to create a recovery report for System B from System A
d. All of these
The answer is all of these.
3. The command used to set up BRMS networking is __________.

a. INZBRM *DATA
b. INZBRM *MERGE
c. INZBRM *NETSYS
d. INZBRM *RUNPRDINZ
The answer is INZBRM *NETSYS.

Checkpoint (2 of 2)
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4. Which of the following policy or policies is overwritten or replaced

when a system that is added to a BRMS network?
a. System policy
b. Backup policy
c. Recovery policy
d. Media policies
5. True or False: Some of the media management information is mirrored

on all systems in a BRMS network.
6. Which of the following is information that gets shared when you add a
system into a BRMS network?
a. System policy
b. Control groups
c. Media classes
d. Backup lists

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4. Which of the following policy or policies is overwritten or replaced when a system

that is added to a BRMS network?
a. System policy
b. Backup policy
c. Recovery policy
d. Media policies
The answer is media policies.
5. True or False: Some of the media management information is mirrored on all

systems in a BRMS network.
The answer is True.
6. Which of the following is information that gets shared when you add a system into
a BRMS network?
a. System policy
b. Control groups
c. Media classes
d. Backup lists
The answer is media classes.

Unit summary
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Describe the benefits of setting up a BRMS network
Perform the steps required to set up the POWER i in
preparation for a BRMS network
Perform the steps to add a new system to an existing BRMS
network

Scheduling BRMS jobs
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Unit objectives
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After completing this unit, you should be able to

List the steps to schedule a job using the default scheduler
List the steps to change the default scheduler to the Advanced
Job Scheduler
Explain the parameters for scheduling a job when using the
Advanced Job Scheduler

Selecting a scheduler
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Scheduling menu
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Change Job Scheduler
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Change Job Scheduler for *USRDFN
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Using the default scheduler
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Scheduling a job
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Add Job Schedule Entry
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Backup control group: F7
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Work with scheduled jobs
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Using the Advanced Job Scheduler
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Schedule job: IJS is called
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Using the job scheduler
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Backup control group: F7
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Work with scheduled jobs
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Scheduling your job with System i
Navigator
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Schedule from the pop-up menu
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Schedule at end of a wizard
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Schedule a selected item
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Using the default scheduler
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Using the Advanced Job Scheduler (1 of 2)
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Using the Advanced Job Scheduler (2 of 2)
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Scheduling your job with IBM Systems
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Schedule from the pop-up menu
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Scheduling BRMS maintenance (1 of 2)
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Scheduling BRMS maintenance (2 of 2)
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Checkpoint
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1. True or False: By default BRMS is set up to use the

Advanced Job Scheduler.
2. True or False: On the Work with control groups screen,

option 6 (Add to schedule) will add your job to the scheduler
that you set up as your default.
3. True or False: On the Work with control groups screen,

option 7 (Work with BRMS scheduled jobs) will show only
those BRMS jobs that have been scheduled.

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1. True of False: By default BRMS is set up to use the

Advanced Job Scheduler.
2. True of False: On the Work with control groups screen,

option 6 (Add to schedule) will add your job to the scheduler
that you set up as your default.
The answer is True.
3. True of False: On the Work with control groups screen,

option 7 (Work with BRMS scheduled jobs) will show only
those BRMS jobs that have been scheduled.
The answer is True.
Unit summary
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Having completing this unit, you should be able to:

List the steps to schedule a job using the default scheduler
List the steps to change the default scheduler to the Advanced
Job Scheduler
Explain the parameters for scheduling a job when using the
Advanced Job Scheduler

Daily maintenance
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Unit objectives
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Describe the maintenance functions provided when you run
daily maintenance
List alternative commands that can be used to run daily
maintenance
Describe the reports that are generated as part of running daily
maintenance

Daily maintenance options
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Remove outdated save history recordslibrary/object level
Produce media movement report
IF MOVMEDBRM is run
Default is *NO
Expire media
Clean up old BRMS log entries
Produce the media report by expiration date
Produce the media expiration report
Produce the media information report
Produce save strategy exception report
Produce the recovery analysis report
Produce the recovery volume summary report
Produce the ASP information report
Produce recovery activities report
If information is available
Audit and synchronize media records on all network systems
Produce the centralized media audit report
Produce the location analysis report
Run cleanup
Retrieve the volume statistics
Print a version control report
Print system information
If requested

BRMS maintenance command (1 of 2)
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BRMS maintenance command (2 of 2)
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Remove media information parameter (1 of 2)
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Media contents:
Remove on expiration or reuse
*REUSE means more (possibly obsolete) data on the system
Provides an additional level of recovery
An expired volume can be used for recovery if a more current volume
has a media error.
Object level detail:
History consists of two files: Library level and object level (including
member level).
*MEDCON (Media Contents) means remove entries from both files at
the same time.
Number of days can be specified for retention of object level detail.
Number should be equal to or smaller than the expiration period.
If smaller, object level detail is removed sooner.
Prevents BRMS led object level recovery
Reduces space taken on disk
Remove media information parameter (2 of 2)
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BRMS led library-level recovery still possible
User object level recovery still possible
Library
detail
*EXP *REUSE
Object
detail
Number
*MEDCON *MEDCON
of days

Individual commands you can run
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If required, subsets of the STRMNTBRM command function

can be run individually by issuing one of the following
commands:
RMVMEDIBRM
MOVMEDBRM
STREXPBRM
RMVLOGEBRM
WRKMEDBRM OUTPUT(*PRINT)
WRKMEDIBRM OUTPUT(*PRINT)
STRRCYBRM
WRKRCYBRM
PRTSYSRPT
GO BRMS
Option 12: Reports
Notification messages and enhancements
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If maintenance is not run regularly:

A message is sent to the BRMS log and the message queue specified
in the system policy.
Enhancements to BRMS maintenance for V7R1 include:

More concurrent maintenance allowed
Warning when volumes are in use and cannot be moved
Volume move report (QPIAVMS) has warning
Automatic hold of BRMS jobs wanting to use files maintenance is
currently using
Messages:
BRM6714: Current job being held by maintenance job
BRM6715: BRM restricted procedure started
BRM6716: BRM restricted procedure ended
Daily housekeeping
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You should perform the following tasks on a daily basis:

Review reports generated by running daily maintenance.
Address any issues identified.
Manage BRMS recovery reports.
Print and send with media.
Send using email:
Might require additional software
Send to another platform.
Send to another POWER i:
SNDNETSPLF
Clean up BRMS spooled files.
Enroll and initialize new media if required.

Maintenance enhancements at V7R1
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BRMS6714

BRMS Support and services tab
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Perform maintenance and cleanup
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Run Maintenance Options
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Systems Director Navigator: Run Maintenance
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Run Maintenance page
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Run Maintenance Options
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Checkpoint
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1. The _______________ command performs various BRMS

maintenance and clean-up functions.
a. STRBKUBRM
b. STRMNTBRM
c. STREXPBRM
d. STRRCYBRM
2. True or False: The BRMS data on a volume is deleted as

soon as a volume is expired.
3. True of False: The BRMS database is automatically

reorganized when you perform the daily maintenance
function.

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1. The _______________ command performs various BRMS

maintenance and clean-up functions.
a. STRBKUBRM
b. STRMNTBRM
c. STREXPBRM
d. STRRCYBRM
The answer is STRMNTBRM.
2. True or False: The BRMS data on a volume is deleted as soon as a

volume is expired.
3. True or False: The BRMS database is automatically reorganized when

you perform the daily maintenance function.
Unit summary
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Describe the maintenance functions provided when you run
daily maintenance
List alternative commands that can be used to run daily
maintenance
Describe the reports that are generated as part of running daily
maintenance

BRMS reports
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Unit objectives
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List some of the reports that you can generate from the BRMS
Reports menu
Highlight some of the options available on the Reports menu

Reports
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Generate any number of reports.

Print reports whenever needed.
Some reports printed through the STRMNTBRM command
These same reports can be printed as necessary.
GO BRMS:
Option 12
Print:
Setup information
Logs
Activities
Statistics
And so forth
Categorized by feature/function:
Media
Backup
Recovery
Archive
Retrieve
Other
Reports generated by the
STRMNTBRM command
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Maintenance reports
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The following reports are printed when the BRMS maintenance

command is performed:
QP1AVER Version control Ignore this report unless
using versioning
QP1AEP Media expiration
QP1ASYN Centralized media audit Only prints if Audit System Media is
*YES
QP1AMM Media report by expiration date
QP1AHS Media information
QP1ALE Save strategy exceptions
QP1A2SL Location analysis
QP1ARW Recovery activities
QP1AASP Display ASP information
QP1ARCY Recovering your entire system
QP1A2RCY Recovery volume summary
If issue the MOVMEDBRM from the maintenance command:
QP1APVMS Pending volume movement (only printed if using verify moves)
QP1AVMS Volume movement
Some reports can be prevented from printing.
Some reports have additional options.
WRKSPLF after STRMNTBRM
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Expired media report
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Media report by expiration date
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Media information report
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Save strategy exception report
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Recovery activities report
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Location analysis report
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Reports menu
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Reports menu
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Option 54: Print backup statistics
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Sample reports
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Option 5: Volume statistics report
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Option 16: Print save files
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Option 20: Print backup lists
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Checkpoint
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1. True or False: There are multiple reports that an operator

can choose to generate as part of running the BRMS daily
maintenance command.
2. True or False: The WRKMEDBRM command can generate

printed output.
3. True or False: Option 54 Print backup statistics will provide a

summarized report about all objects that have been saved by
BRMS within a specified period.

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1. True or False: There are multiple reports that an operator

can choose to generate as part of running the BRMS daily
maintenance command.
The answer is True.
2. True or False: The WRKMEDBRM command can generate

printed output.
The answer is True.
3. True or False: Option 54 Print backup statistics will provide a

summarized report about all objects that have been saved by
BRMS within a specified period.
The answer is True.
Unit summary
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List some of the reports that you can generate from the BRMS
Reports menu
Highlight some of the options available on the Reports menu

Recovery
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Unit objectives
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Explain the features and functions of the BRMS recovery
process
Explain how you use the recovery analysis report
Describe the process to do a full system recovery
Describe the process to do a partial recovery
List the advantages of using the BRMS recovery commands as
opposed to using the standard restore commands
Explain how to augment the recovery process by specifying
recovery contacts and activities

Recovery overview
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Recovering an entire system
Restoring objects:
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IFS (link information)
DLOs
Spool files
Recovery activities and planning

The Start Recovery command
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The STRRCYBRM command options are:

*Report (the default option for this parameter)
*Restore (which will start the restore process)
Capabilities include:
*SYSTEM *JOURNAL
*ALLDLO *LIB
*ALLUSR *LNKLIST
*APYJRNCHG *RCYEXITPGM
*ASP *RESUME
*ASPDEV *SAVSYS
*CTLGRP *SYSBAS
*IBM

Recovery using emulation
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Recovery command STRRCYBRM (1 of 4)
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User specified recovery information (1 of 2)
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User specified recovery information (2 of 2)
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Steps performed with recovery analysis report
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Step 1: Licensed Internal Code

Step 2: Operating system
Step 3: Recover BRMS and associated libraries
Step 4: Recover BRMS related media information
Step 5: Initialize BRMS functional authority information
Step 6: Recover user profiles
Step 7: Recover required system libraries
Step 8: Recover configuration data
Step 9: Recover IBM libraries
Step 10: Recover user libraries
Step 11: Recover document library objects
Step 12: Recover objects in directories
Step 13: Apply journal changes
Step 14: Restore authority
Step 15: Verify system information
Step 16: Print job log
Step 17: Perform IPL
Results of a user specified override
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Recovery report: Update system information
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Recovery without recovery analysis report
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** This is not recommended. **
Be sure to keep the most recent copy of your recovery report for each
system in a safe place at all times.
Data still exists on tape, therefore recovery is possible.

Most difficult aspects are:
Locating correct tapes to use
Deciding which objects to restore
Deciding in which sequence to restore them
To get BRMS help, find and restore the latest QUSRBRM library.
Could perform DSPTAP of all tapes in inventory
Could use a manual procedure where you record last volume of every night's
save in a log book
Run STRRCYBRM to generate a new recovery analysis report.
Run WRKMEDBRM OUTPUT(*PRINT) to generate a list of volumes
and current location.

Recovery policy (1 of 3)
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New in V7R1
Review help

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Recovery by control group
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STRRCYBRM concurrent recovery
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This command supports concurrent recovery with other recovery

jobs. The same recovery file is used.

Guided recovery
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F9: Restore Command Defaults
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Online progress screen
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Recovery from incremental saves
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The last full save is restored first.
Subsequent incremental saves are performed since full save

applied successfully.
Perhaps there will be some recovery of the same objects twice, but
this is the only way to ensure all objects are restored correctly.
BRMS restores to the most current level possible using the

information in the BRMS history.
If both full and incremental media are available, BRMS handles

the entire restore of the library.

BRMS restore commands
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Some other commonly used BRMS commands are:

RSTDLOBRM Restore DLO
RSTLIBBRM Restore Library
RSTOBJBRM Restore Object
RSTBRM Restore IFS Objects
Each command maps to the IBM i native command.
Advantages over the native restore commands:

Specific tape drive or any available drive (*MEDCLS)
Volume ID not required for restore
Ability to use parallel device resources

Other BRMS commands
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The other BRMS commands that can aide in the recovery

process are:
WRKMEDIBRM: Work with Media Information
WRKOBJBRM: Work with Saved Objects
WRKFLRBRM: Work with Saved Folders
WRKSPLFBRM: Work with Saved Spool Files
WRKLNKBRM: Work with IFS Saved Objects
WRKSAVFBRM: Work with Save Files

Recovery contacts and activities
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GO BRMRCYPLN
BRMRCYPLN Recovery Planning
Select one of the following:
1. Work with recovery policy

2. Work with recovery contacts
3. Work with recovery activities
4. Print recovery activities
5. Print recovery analysis
Recovery activities
Recovery Title
contracts Up to five recovery contacts
Name Short text
Detailed recovery
Phone
Description (50 lines or more)
Details
Work with recovery contacts: Work with recovery activities:

Add recovery contacts Add recovery activities

Recovery using
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Restore system data
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GUI: Start recovery command STRRCYBRM
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Right-click object > Restore
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Restore wizard: Welcome page
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Select what objects to restore
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Override disk pool and location of restore
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Choose restore device
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Summary page
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Restore status windows
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Management Central: Task Activity > BRMS
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Individual item: Backup/Restore
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Recovery using
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Systems Director Navigator: Restore
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GUI: WRKMEDIBRM command
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GUI: Recovery of an object
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Checkpoint (1 of 2)
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1. The ______________ command recovers items ranging from

a single library to the entire system.
a. STRARCBRM
b. STRBKUBRM
c. STRRCYBRM
d. STREXPBRM
2. True or False: When running a full system recovery, it is not

possible to recover data from a save file.
3. True or False: It is possible to do a full system recovery

without a recovery analysis report.

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1. The ______________ command recovers items ranging from a single

library to the entire system.
a. STRARCBRM
b. STRBKUBRM
c. STRRCYBRM
d. STREXPBRM
The answer is STRRCYBRM.
2. True or False: When running a full system recovery, it is not possible

to recover data from a save file.
3. True or False: It is possible to do a full system recovery without a

recovery analysis report.
The answer is True.
Checkpoint (2 of 2)
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4. The ______________ sets up the defaults used in a recovery

operation.
a. Archive policy
b. Backup policy
c. Recover policy
d. Retrieve policy
5. True or False: It is possible to perform a recovery by control

group.
6. The default on the system when you run the STRRCYBRM

command is __________.
a. *Report
b. *Restore
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4. The ______________ sets up the defaults used in a recovery

operation.
a. Archive policy
b. Backup policy
c. Recover policy
d. Retrieve policy
The answer is Recover policy.
5. True or False: It is possible to perform a recovery by control group.

The answer is True.
6. The default on the system when you run the STRRCYBRM command
is __________.
a. *Report
b. *Restore
The answer is *Report.

Unit summary
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Explain the features and functions of the BRMS recovery
process
Explain how you use the recovery analysis report
Describe the process to do a full system recovery
Describe the process to do a partial recovery
List the advantages of using the BRMS recovery commands as
opposed to using the standard restore commands
Explain how to augment the recovery process by specifying
recovery contacts and activities

Lab exercise
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BRMS recovery capabilities
This exercise allows you to gain familiarity with some of the

recovery procedures. In this lab exercise, you:
Produce a recovery analysis report
Perform the recovery of a backup control group
Examine the BRMS log
Document a sample recovery plan

Tape duplication and label print
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Unit objectives
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List the different ways to specify that a tape label be printed
List the different options in the media class parameter used to
specify that tape labels be printed
Explain the purpose and parameters for the PRTLBLBRM
command
List the different ways to specify that a tape be duplicated
Explain the purpose and parameters for the DUPMEDBRM
command

Duplicating tapes
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Media duplication
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Three ways to indicate inbound volumes:

Media policy: Automatic Mark for duplication parameter
WRKMEDBRM menu:
Option 14: Duplicate data
Option 18: Mark for duplication
DUPMEDBRM command:
Key in from or to volume ID
Two ways to initiate duplication:

DUPMEDBRM command
Duplicate tape from WRKMEDBRM (option 14)

Media policy: Mark for duplication
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Example of duplication without smart append
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Vol. 1 Vol. 2
Seq 1 Seq 1
Seq 2 Seq 2
Seq 3 Seq 3
APPEND:
Seq 4 Seq 4
Seq 5 Seq 5
Seq 6 Seq 6
Seq 7
Seq 8
Seq 9

Example of duplication with smart append
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Vol. 1 Vol. 2
Seq 1 Seq 1
Seq 2 Seq 2
Seq 3 Seq 3
APPEND:
Seq 4 Seq 4
Seq 5 Seq 5
Seq 6 Seq 6

WRKMEDBRM: Duplicate options
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DUPMEDBRM command (1 of 2)
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DUPMEDBRM command (2 of 2)
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Completed message
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DUPMEDBRM successful:
Receive message Tape duplication completed successfully at bottom
of screen
WRKMEDBRM:
Dup Sts column changes from 1 to * to indicate that a duplication has
taken place.

Option 15: Display duplicates
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Duplication information from WRKMEDIBRM
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DUPMEDBRM restrictions
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Volume to be duplicated must be:

Active
A member of the BRMS media inventory
Copying a media set:
In batch mode
By specifying a volume of the media set in the From volume (VOL)
parameter (Must use *SET in the Input volume list (FROMVOL)
parameter.)
You cannot duplicate TSM (ADSM) media.
*APPC or *NET devices cannot be used.
You must have two tape drives to use this command.
Optimum block size of the output device must be greater than
or equal to the optimum block size of the input device.

Where BRMS jobs run
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Protection of volumes marked for duplication
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Considerations
for duplicating tapes
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V5R3 duplication considerations (1 of 3)
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Database
After SAVE:
QUSRBRM
Mikey, Johnd,
Databaseon DASD:
and so on. Updated
QA1AHS
Appended to tape
QA1AMM
ABC123 ABC123
QA1ACN
Mikey, Johnd,
QA1ADV and so on.
QA1AMT
Qusrbrm ABC123
QA1ASP
QA1A1DV
QA1AMD
QA1ALR
QA1AOQ

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After DUPLICATION:
Database
Databaseon DASD:
QUSRBRM
Updated
Mikey, Johnd,
QA1AHS and so on. Databaseon tape:
Unchanged
QA1AMM ABC123 DEF123 ABC123 DEF123
Mikey, Johnd, Mikey, Johnd,

and so on. and so on.
Qusrbrm ABC123 Qusrbrm ABC123
DUPMEDBRM
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After DUPLICATION and

Database
SAVMEDIBRM:
QUSRBRM Databaseon tape:
Mikey, Johnd,
QA1AHS and so on. Updated
ABC123 DEF123
QA1AMM ABC123 DEF123
Mikey, Johnd, Mikey, Johnd,
and so on and so on
Qusrbrm ABC123 Qusrbrm ABC123
Qusrbrm ABC123
DEF123
DUPMEDBRM and
SAVMEDIBRM
Printing labels
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Specifying label print
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WRKMEDBRM screen option 11: Mark for label print:

Used to mark a volume for label print
Media class parameter:

Mark for print option under Add Media Class
Media Management menu (BRMMED):

Option 7: Confirm media label print
PRTLBLBRM

Specifying label print on WRKMEDBRM screen
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Label print parameters on media class
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Source member/Sample label
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Sample label Volume Serial . . . . . . . : 000023

Creation date . . . . . . . : 12/20/07
Expiration date . . . . . . : 12/30/07
Source member Location . . . . . . . . . : TAPMLB01
Container . . . . . . . . . : *NONE
Text . . . . . . . . . . . : Media class Ultrium1

Running the PRTLBLBRM command
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No parameters are associated with PRTLBLBRM.
Enter the command.

All labels marked for label print will be printed.

Checkpoint (1 of 2)
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1. The command that will print labels is the __________.

a. PRTMEDBRM
b. PRTMOVBRM
c. PRTLBLBRM
d. WRKMEDBRM
2. True or False: The Media class provides parameters to print

labels as part of a media movement operations.
3. True or False: The screen displayed by the WRKMEDBRM

allows you to mark a volume for labels to be printed.

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1. The command that will print labels is the __________.

a. PRTMEDBRM
b. PRTMOVBRM
c. PRTLBLBRM
d. WRKMEDBRM
The answer is PRTLBLBRM.
2. True or False: The Media class provides parameters to print

labels as part of a media movement operations.
The answer is True.
3. True or False: The screen displayed by the WRKMEDBRM

allows you to mark a volume for labels to be printed.
The answer is True.
Checkpoint (2 of 2)
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4. The command used to duplicate media is the __________.

a. WRKMEDBRM
b. DSPDUPBRM
c. DUPMEDBRM
d. CPYMEDIBRM
5. True or False: The media policy provides parameters to

automatically duplicate media.
6. True or False: BRMS will keep track and allow you to display
details about media that has been duplicated.

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4. The command used to duplicate media is the __________.

a. WRKMEDBRM
b. DSPDUPBRM
c. DUPMEDBRM
d. CPYMEDIBRM
The answer is DUPMEDBRM.
5. True or False: The media policy provides parameters to

automatically duplicate media.
The answer is True.
6. True or False: BRMS will keep track and allow you to display
details about media that has been duplicated.
The answer is True.
Unit summary
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List the different ways to specify that a tape label be printed
List the different options in the media class parameter used to
specify that tape labels be printed
Explain the purpose and parameters for the PRTLBLBRM
command
List the different ways to specify that a tape be duplicated
Explain the purpose and parameters for the DUPMEDBRM
command

Lab exercise
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Tape duplication
This exercise provides you the opportunity to understand the

process of duplicating tapes. In this lab exercise, you:
Duplicate a virtual tape to a physical tape

Functional usage
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Unit objectives
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Explain how an administrator can limit access to BRMS
List the BRMS functions that can be secured
List and explain the parameters for the SETUSRBRM
command
List the steps to secure BRMS using emulation
List the steps to secure BRMS using the System i Navigator

Functional usage overview (1 of 2)
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Functional usage allows the administrator to secure the setup

and functionality of BRMS from users.
Functional usage allows the administrator to control specific
parts of the setup, such as a control group or policy.
Users would have the ability to use and view a policy, but they would
not be able to change the contents.
Simple function is provided through the SETUSRBRM
command.
System i Navigator provides more tailored control.
Functional usage does not control IBM i security to BRMS
objects.

Functional usage overview (2 of 2)
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Functional usage information is not shared across networked

systems (must be set up at each system).
BRMS has put extra controls on its interface.
This does not replace IBM i security.
System policy reflects whether default functional usage is
used.
Denying a user access to a function through the functional
usage model means that:
The function does not show on menus.
Related commands are restricted.
An access denied message is issued.

What can be secured?
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Administrators have the ability to secure the following types of

functions and objects from specific users or groups of users:
Backup - Media information
Archive - Specific control groups
Recovery - Specific lists
Retrieval - Specific policies
Migration - Basic system function in BRMS
Media
For a comprehensive list of individual items:
Backup, Recovery, and Media Services for I (SC41-5345)
See Chapter 11.

Functional usage using emulation
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SETUSRBRM command: Overview
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*SECADM authority is required to use the SETUSRBRM

command.
Provides a way to easily set the majority of controllable
functions.
Provides two settings:
*ADMIN:
Full access to all BRMS functions
*OPERATOR:
Basic usage to backup, archive, media, migration, movement
Restricted from recovery, retrieval, and system functions
Can be applied to a specific user or *DEFAULT.
If a user does not have access for a requested function, they
receive a BRM4040 ACCESS DENIED message.

SETUSRBRM screen
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Example:
Give user *OPERATOR authority.
Changes made using the SETUSRBRM command will be reflected in
System i Navigator.

Sign on as the OPERATOR AS2815
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Functional usage using System i
Navigator
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Setting functional usage using Navigator
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Allow for the tailoring of BRMS functional usage by using the

following procedure:
1. Highlight your system.
2. Select File from the menu bar.
3. Select Application Administration.
4. Click the Host Application tab.
5. Expand Backup and Recovery Media Services.
6. Expand the function required.
7. Select the subfunction required.
8. Click Customize.
BRMS has been registered along with each of its functions.
System i Navigator reflects changes made with the
SETUSRBRM command.

iSeries Navigator: Application Administration
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Host Applications tab
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BRMS functions tree
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Backup control group: Customize
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Deny access to user AS2815 (1 of 2)
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Advanced media activities: Customize
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Deny access to user AS2815 (2 of 2)
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Green screen: Change media
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Green screen: Second-level message
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Navigator: Change media
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Navigator: Second-level message
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Alternate method: By user
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Remove user setting:

Changes to Default access
Example: *BKUGRP

Functional usage using
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System: Application Administration
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Host applications: BRMS
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Expand BRMS > expand Backup
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Choose CTLG > Customize
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Select user > Add/remove > OK
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Media > Advanced activities > Customize
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Add/remove user authorities
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Functional usage
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Ability to reset functional usage during system restore:

INZBRM *SETAUT:
Is used during full system recovery:
Before user profiles are restored
Allows you to reregister all BRMS functional authority
Is documented in the recovery analysis report:
Additional step to give QSECOFR proper authority

Checkpoint
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1. True or False: The Set User Usage for BRM (SETUSRBRM)

command allows you to set or reset function usage values for
a user or group profile.
2. True or False: By default, functional usage is turned off in the

System policy.
3. True or False: The SETUSRBRM command allows you to set

a user as either:
*Admin
*Operator

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1. True or False: The Set User Usage for BRM (SETUSRBRM)

command allows you to set or reset function usage values for
a user or group profile.
The answer is True.
2. True or False: By default, functional usage is turned off in the

System policy.
3. True or False: The SETUSRBRM command allows you to set

a user as either:
*Admin
*Operator
The answer is True.
Unit summary
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Explain how an administrator can limit access to BRMS
List the BRMS functions that can be secured
List and explain the parameters for the SETUSRBRM
command
List the steps to secure BRMS using emulation
List the steps to secure BRMS using the System i Navigator

Archive
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Unit objectives
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Describe the theory behind BRMS archive
List the steps to create:
Archive control groups
Archive lists
Explain what can be set using archive control group attributes
Explain what can be set using the parameters for the archive
policy
Explain the steps to perform an archive operation

Archive theory
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Why archive?
To save DASD space:
Select infrequently used objects, save them to tape, and then delete from disk.
What are candidates to archive?

History files
Data required for legal reasons
Objects supplied by a package but not used for your functional
requirements
Query definitions
Folders
Documents
Spool files
Journal receivers for audit
Source files
Test data
Performance data
Archive considerations
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Is application structure suitable?

What inactivity period should be used to select inactive
objects?
How long should archive tapes be kept?
What is the maximum allowable time for recalling archived
items?
How many duplicate copies should be made of archive tapes?
Which objects will be storage freed?
What ASP should save files be put in?
Who will control the archiving?
When will archiving take place?
How many days will it be used per month?
What is the length of time to keep retrieved objects?

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Each group is a list of items to check for archive consideration.

An item is a library, list of objects, or keyword.
As many control groups as needed can be defined.
Each archive control group has a name which the user assigns.
Archive triggered from criteria:
Days usedless thanper month
Number of days of inactivity
Default archive control group:
*ARCGRPcontains no entries
STRARCBRM:
Report on archive candidates:
Down to member level
Default on command
Perform archive

WRKCTLGBRM *ARC
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Edit archive control group
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Archive items
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Named items:
Library name: Archive objects from a library
Generic library name: Archive objects from multiple libraries
List name: Archive a list of objects, folders, spool files, or IFS files
*ALLDLO: Archive all document library objects
*ASPnn: Archive all objects within an ASP
*QHST: Archive old historyQHSTfiles
Special operations:
*EXIT: Perform user command processing
*LOAD: Begin a new tape

Using archive lists
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Cannot use existing *BKU list
Cannot copy *BKU list
Must create new *ARC list

Object list
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Folder list
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Spool list (1 of 2)
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Spool list (2 of 2)
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Link list
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Using archive lists
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Archive control group setup options
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The following options allow control over archive processing:
Option 8: Archive control group attributes:

Defines archive criteria for items within control group
Option 9: Processing subsystems:

Same as for backup
Option 10: Processing job queues:

Same as for backup

Archive control group attributes (1 of 2)
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Archive control group attributes (2 of 2)
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Archive criteria
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Object size
Inactivity limit:
The number of days of inactivity before an object becomes a candidate for archive
Checks last change date, last use date, or either
Objects able to be freed: Test/archive if object is able to be saved
storage freed
Objects not able to be freed: Test/archive if object cannot be saved
storage freed
Retain object description: STG(*FREE) versus *KEEP
Days used per month: Less than (XX)
A typical object
Object Advantages of STG(*FREE):

description Required for auto-recall:
Must use restore otherwise
Retains private authorities
Object IBM i is aware of objects
content

Archive
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Objects able to be saved with STG(*FREE) keyword:

*FILEs, *PGMs, *SQLPKGs, *DLOs, *JRNRCVs, *MODULEs,
*SRVPGMs, and IFS
Retain object description: *YES means save with STG(*FREE).
Retain object description: *NO means normal save, then
delete.
Objects not able to be freedall other object types *YES/*NO
Works in conjunction with *INC/*EXC on archive list:
All must agree before objects are archive candidates.

Duplicating archive tapes
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Once archived, only one copy of the data exists.
There is a possibility for data loss if media error or tape lost.
Make a copy at archive time with DUPMEDBRM.

Archive policy (1 of 2)
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Archive policy (2 of 2)
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Perform archive
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Enter archive control group name.

Enter STRARCBRM command; choose either:
*REPORT (This is default)
*ARCHIVE
Enter schedule time (24-hour clock).
Select *YES or *NO for submitting to batch.
Use F9 for further options to change the job description or the job
queue.
Archive candidate report
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Lists objects which meet criteria:

Verify information.
File . . . . . : QP1AARC
Control . . . . .
Find . . . . . .
*...+....1....+....2....+....3....+....4....+....5....+....6....+....7....+....8...
5770BR1 V7R1M0 Archive Object Candidate Report
Control group . . . . . . . . . . . . : ARCHIVELIB
ASP storage threshold . . . . . . . . : 0
Date type for archival . . . . . . . . : *USE
Inactivity date . . . . . . . . . . : 4/14/11
Object size greater than . . . . . . . : 0
Objects able to be freed . . . . . . . : *YES
Retain object description . . . . . : *YES
Objects not able to be freed . . . . . : *YES
Days used (per month) less than . . . : 0
List
Library Object Member Type Attribute Size Name
TONIB BRMSLPP *FILE SAVF 24,576 *LIB
TONIB BRMSLPP1 *FILE SAVF 364,929,024 *LIB
TONIB BRMSLPP2 *FILE SAVF 1,601,536 *LIB
TONIB BRMSLPP3 *FILE SAVF 290,816 *LIB
TONIB CUSMSI CUSMSI *FILE PF 8,192 *LIB
TONIB CUSMST CUSMST *FILE PF 8,192 *LIB
TONIB EVFEVENT TEST *FILE PF 8,192 *LIB

Other archive options
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BRMARCACT Display Archive Activity
Display Archive Select one of the following:
Activity: 1.
2.
Display log
Display archive exceptions
3. Work with archive media information
DSPLOGBRM with 4. Resume retrieval of archived objects
Display Log for BRM (DSPLOGBRM)

Type *ARC Type choices, press Enter.
Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . *ARC *ALL, *ARC, *BKU, *MED,

*MA...
Time period for log output:
Start time and date:
Beginning time . . . . . . . . *AVAIL Time, *AVAIL
Beginning date . . . . . . . . *CURRENT Date, *CURRENT, *BEGIN
End time and date:
Ending time . . . . . . . . . *AVAIL Time, *AVAIL
Ending date . . . . . . . . . *CURRENT Date, *CURRENT, *END
Severity . . . . . . . . . . . . 00 00-99
Work with Archive Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . * *, *PRINT
Media Information: Type choices, press Enter.

Work with Media Information (WRKMEDIBRM)
WRKMEDIBRM Library . . . . . . . . . . . .
Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . .
*ALL
*ALL
Name, generic*, *ALL...
Character value, *ALL
with Save type Auxiliary storage pool . . . . .

Control group . . . . . . . . .
*SY...
*ALL
*ALL
Name, 1-255, *ALL, *SYSTEM
*ALL, *SYSTEM, *BKUGRP,
*ARC Save type . . . . . . . . . . . > *ARC

...
*ALL, *FULL, *CUML, *INCR,
+ for more values

Select dates:
From date . . . . . . . . . . *BEGIN Date, *CURRENT, *BEGIN,
nnnnn
To date . . . . . . . . . . . *END Date, *CURRENT, *END, nnnnn
Save status . . . . . . . . . . *ALL *ALL, *NOERROR, *ERROR
Sequence option . . . . . . . . *DATE *DATE, *LIB, *VOL
Entries to be displayed first . *LAST *LAST, *FIRST

Work with archive history
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WRKMEDIBRM SAVTYPE(*ARC)
Save type set to *ARC
Perform all operations available for save operations:
Restore
Work with saved objects
And so forth
Work with Media Information I520DVL3
Position to Date . . . . .

2=Change 4=Remove 5=Display 6=Work with media 7=Restore
9=Work with saved objects ...
Saved Save Save Save Parallel Volume File Expire

Opt Item Date Time Type Devices Serial Sequence Date
TONIB1 6/23/06 12:00:29 *ARC 000027 0 *NONE
TONIB1 6/23/06 12:00:30 *ARC 000027 0 *NONE
TONIB1 6/23/06 12:01:03 *ARC 000027 0 *NONE

Checkpoint (1 of 2)
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1. The command used to archive data is:

a. STRBKUBRM
b. STRRCYBRM
c. STRARCBRM
d. STRMGRBRM
2. True or False: A backup control group can be copied to create an

archive control group.
3. The Default activity parameter in an archive control group is set to:

a. *SYSPCY
b. FFFFFFF
c. *ARCPCY
d. *******

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1. The command used to archive data is:

a. STRBKUBRM
b. STRRCYBRM
c. STRARCBRM
d. STRMGRBRM
The answer is STRARCBRM.
2. True or False: A backup control group can be copied to create an

archive control group.
3. The Default activity parameter in an archive control group is set to:

a. *SYSPCY
b. FFFFFFF
c. *ARCPCY
d. *******
The answer is *ARCPCY.

Checkpoint (2 of 2)
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4. True or False: By default the STRARCBRM command will

generate a report.
5. True or False: Libraries and folders are objects that can be

archived.
6. True or False: An object list that was created for backup can
also be used for archive processing.

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4. True or False: By default the STRARCBRM command will

generate a report.
The answer is True.
5. True or False: Libraries and folders are objects that can be

archived.
The answer is True.
6. True or False: An object list that was created for backup can
also be used for archive processing.

Unit summary
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Describe the theory behind BRMS archive
List the steps to create:
Archive lists
Explain what can be set using archive control group attributes
Explain what can be set using the parameters for the archive
policy
Explain the steps to perform an archive operation

Retrieval
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Unit objectives
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Explain how the retrieve function works in BRMS
List the steps to perform retrieve operations:
Immediate
Delayed
List the commands used in BRMS to retrieve data
Explain the parameters for the retrieve commands
Explain the parameters used in the retrieve policy

Dynamic retrieval of archived files
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Objects archived with the STG(*FREE) parameter:

Leave object description in place
Down to member level
These objects can be dynamically retrieved upon access, such
as file open.
Seamless operation if using tape library:
Stand-alone drive would be restore operation.
Retrieve operations can be performed in:
Batch
Interactive
Set for later retrieval:
Based on the retrieve policy

Retrieval policy overview
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Devicetape drive device name or *MEDCLS

Batch and interactive controls
ASP high storage threshold
Reset days used count
Parallel device resources
Retention of object
Extend retention on usage:
Object automatically deleted from system:
By retention or extend retention
Deleted during maintenance command

Retrieval policy
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*VERIFY example (1 of 2)
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Perform an operation to open a file, for example:

DSPPFM
Retrieve policy setting:
Retrieve confirmation set to *VERIFY
Verification screen is displayed:
Job 026468/AS2801/SSLOPEZIA2 started on 05/22/08 at 13:33:49 in subsystem QI

Message queue AS2801 is allocated to another job.
Retrieving PAYMAST1 in library PAYLIB301. (C G I S)
Type reply, press Enter.

Reply . . .

*VERIFY example (2 of 2)
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Set retrieve command (1 of 2)
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SETRTVBRM command:
Looks the same as retrieve policy screen:
Takes the default operation from the retrieve policy
Modifies retrieve controls for the job that issues the command
Storage threshold:
Will not restore an object if the ASP threshold would be exceeded
DSPLOGBRM TYPE(*RTV) command:

Will include messages issued during retrieve operations

Set retrieve command (2 of 2)
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Retrieval operations
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File members are not retrieved immediately if:

User/retrieve policy selects delayed restore
User has insufficient authority
Restore will exceed ASP threshold
Use RSMRTVBRM command to continue retrieval.
Resume Retrieve using BRM (RSMRTVBRM)
Retrieve select . . . . . . . . *ALL *ALL, *DELAY, *SECURITY...

Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . *RETRIEVE *RETRIEVE, *REPORT
Confirm retrieval . . . . . . . *YES *YES, *NO
Auxiliary storage pool . . . . *ALL Name, *ALL, *SYSTEM, 1, 2...
Item type . . . . . . . . . . . *LIB *LIB, *FLR, *LNK
Confirm Retrieve
Retrieve select . . . : *ALL
Type options, press Enter. Press F16 to confirm all.

1=Confirm 4=Remove 5=Display
Opt Library Object Member Volume Asp Size (M) User

_ PAYLIB1 PAYMASTA DEC06HIST ABC123 01 284 CRAIG
_ PAYLIB1 PAYMASTA NOV06HIST ABC123 01 271 CRAIG

Checkpoint
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1. True or False: The Recovery policy sets the defaults used in

the retrieval of archived data.
2. True or False: The controls set through the SETRTVBRM will

override the values in the retrieve policy.
3. True or False: An object that was archived on System A can

be restored onto System B.

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1. True or False: The Recovery policy sets the defaults used in

the retrieval of archived data.
2. True or False: The controls set through the SETRTVBRM will

override the values in the retrieve policy.
The answer is True.
3. True or False: An object that was archived on System A can

be restored onto System B.
The answer is True.

Unit summary
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Explain how the retrieve function works in BRMS
List the steps to perform retrieve operations:
Immediate
Delayed
List the commands used in BRMS to retrieve data
Explain the parameters for the retrieve commands
Explain the parameters used in the retrieve policy

Lab exercise
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Archive/retrieve using 5250 emulation
This exercise allows you to gain familiarity with some archive

procedures.
Create an archive control group
Perform an archive
Perform dynamic retrieval of an object

TSM Client and BRMS
on IBM i
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Unit objectives
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Explain how BRMS works in conjunction with a TSM server
List the steps required to back up to a TSM server

Why the TSM Client?
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Simplified management of
enterprise backups
Centralized administration of
multiple servers and clients
Many enterprises have selected TSM

as the product of choice to control the
recovery of their systems and data.

Advantages of TSM Client
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Has low-volume user data
Has look and feel of BRMS and POWER i:

Not a TSM backup
Communicates through set of APIs for the Tivoli Storage Manager
Can use BRMS policies to save non-system objects across a network

for storage on TSM server
Reduces amount of media required at off-site location
Reduces amount of time spent managing media
Minimizes device purchases

Restrictions for TSM Client
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Save while active (SWA) *SYNCLIB is not supported.
Cannot save system data to TSM server:

Must save to tape
Cannot save BRMS database (media information) to TSM

server:
Must save to tape
Cannot schedule operations from a TSM server:

Can schedule save to a TSM server
BRMS uses own media policies for retention and expiration:

TSM policies not used
Software requirements
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IBM i Media Storage Extensions feature:

5761SS1 - Option 18
Backup, Recovery, and Media Services for iSeries:

5761BR1 (base feature)
Tivoli Storage Manager application programming interface

(API) for POWER i:
Can be downloaded from BRMS Internet site:
Check the Web site for the correct API for your IBM i release.
Client (user) license on the TSM server

Communications
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VM
OS/2
POWER i
MVS
AIX
Solari
HP-UX s
Windows
NT
TSM server
TCP/IP
TCP/IP
APPC
Other TSM
servers
POWER i application
client to TSM

Setting up BRMS
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BRMS
BRMS device BRMS TSM
storage
location *NET *APPC media policy
Install TSM
application
APIs
BRMS control
Register with
group
TSM server

Setting up BRMS: Register node
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TSM can allow either OPEN or

CLOSED registration.
The POWER i application client

requires that the TSM
administrator perform an explicit,
or CLOSED, registration of the
iSeries as a TSM node.
TSM administrator
REGISTER NODE Network-id.Default-Local-Location Password

Install TSM APIs
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Download APIs from BRMS Web site.
Follow installation instructions.

Change QSYSOPR message queue to *Break and Sev95.

Create BRMS storage location
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Create a location so that BRMS knows where to locate the

media.
(Information contained on the TSM server)

Communication device
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Work with Devices
Position to . . . . . . Starting characters

1=Add 2=Change 4=Remove 5=Display
10=Work with status
F1
Opt Device Category Type/Model Text
BRMSTSM *NET *TCPIP adsm

LANTAP *TAP 63100/001 Entry created by BRM configuration
TAPMLB07 *TAPMLB 35101/017 Entry created by BRM configuration
TAP01 *TAP 63106/001 Entry created by BRM configuration
TAP07 *TAP 63100/001 Entry created by BRM configuration
*APPC
There are two communication protocols that can be
This device is only used with a TSM (ADSM) server.
BRMS does not automatically configure this device used with the TSM Client: TCP/IP and APPC. Both
for you. You must enter device information. A device can be used to communicate with a TSM
with category *APPC is a device that supports SNA server. TCP/IP will be the most common way to
protocol. communicate with other TSM server platforms.
*NET The type of communication protocol is established
This device is only used with a TSM server. BRMS through the creation of either a *NET or *APPC
does not automatically configure this device for you. device using the WRKDEVBRM command.
You must enter device information. A device with
category *NET is a device that supports TCPIP/protocol.

Create *NET or *APPC device
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WRKDEVBRM - ADD *NET/*APPC

Add Net Device
Net device . . . . . . . . . . . : BRMSTSM
Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AIX TSM Server
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . BRMSTSM Name, F4 for list
TSM file space . . . . . . . . . . *LCL
Buffer size . . . . . . . . . . . . *DEVTYPE *DEVTYPE, 1-512 KB
Internet address . . . . . . . . . 10.91.133.192

Internet port . . . . . . . . . . . 111050 1-65534
Add APPC Device
APPC device . . . .. . . . . : BRMSTSM1
Text . . . . . . . . . . TSM Server
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . BRMSTSM Name, F4 for list
TSM file space . . . . . . . . . . *LCL
Buffer size . . . . . . . . . . . . *DEVTYPE *DEVTYPE, 1-31 KB

Create a TSM media policy
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Media policy points BRMS to the TSM server instead of tape.

BRMS views the disk space on the TSM server as media.
BRMS expires media based on this policy.

TSM retention protection
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Create a TSM control group
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Control group ties all policies together.

Recovery report
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Back up and restore user data to the TSM server
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WRKMEDIBRM:
Information about the save
Restore
Work with Media Information i520DVL3
Position to Date . . . . .

2=Change 4=Remove 5=Display 6=Work with media 7=Restore
9=Work with saved objects ...
Saved Save Save Save Parallel Volume File Expire

Opt Item Date Time Type Devices Serial Sequence Date
LIB05 7/30/07 9:03:37 *FULL *ADSM 0 10/01/07
LIB07 7/30/07 9:03:39 *FULL *ADSM 0 10/01/07
LIB10 7/30/07 9:03:44 *FULL *ADSM 0 10/01/07
LIB11 7/30/07 9:03:53 *FULL *ADSM 0 10/01/07
LIB12 7/30/07 9:03:57 *FULL *ADSM 0 10/01/07
LIB13 7/30/07 9:03:59 *FULL *ADSM 0 10/01/07
LIB14 7/30/07 9:04:02 *FULL *ADSM 0 10/01/07
LIB188 7/30/07 9:04:04 *FULL *ADSM 0 10/01/07
*LINK 7/30/07 10:43:01 *FULL *ADSM 0 10/01/07
LIB01 10/31/07 11:03:10 *FULL *ADSM 0 12/02/07
Bottom

TSM performance report
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Go BRMRPT
Option 53
File . . . . . : QP1ATSMRPT
Control . . . . . __________
Find . .. . . . . ___________________________________________
*...+....1....+....2....+....3....+....4....+....5....+....6....
----------------------------------------------------------------
The following summarizes the BRMS save rate
save data can be passed to the TSM API.
Entry 1
Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : 05461010
Job user . . . . . . . . . . . . : ITSCID07
Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : 01/110/07
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : 07:27:10
Number of blocks . . . . . . . . : 1
Average block size . . . . . . . : 3610100 (bytes)
Average block time . . . . . . . : .121 (seconds)
Fastest block time . . . . . . . : .121 (seconds)
Slowest block time . . . . . . . : .121 (seconds)
Save rate . . . . . . . . . . . : 1.4510 (billions of bytes each hour)

A review of the process
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The POWER i is an application client using BRMS as the

application using TSM APIs with limited TSM function.
New BRMS devices and media policies are used in conjunction

with the TSM APIs.
Recovery is from a BRMS viewpoint.
Any TSM server can be the target.

Checkpoint
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1. True or False: Using BRMS in conjunction with Tivoli client

software will allow you to save data to a Tivoli server.
2. True or False: A full system backup can be performed to a

Tivoli server.
3. True or False: The start recovery BRMS STRRCYBRM

command will allow you to recover data from a TSM server.

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1. True or False: Using BRMS in conjunction with Tivoli client

software will allow you to save data to a Tivoli server.
The answer is True.
2. True or False: A full system backup can be performed to a

Tivoli server.
3. True or False: The start recovery BRMS STRRCYBRM

command will allow you to recover data from a TSM server.
The answer is True.

Unit summary
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Explain how BRMS works in conjunction with a TSM server
List the steps required to backup to a TSM server

Summary
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Course objectives
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Having completed this course you should now be able to:

Describe the major features and functions of BRMS
List the steps to install BRMS on a single system or in a
network environment
Implement a previously defined backup and recovery strategy
using BRMS
Implement a previously defined archival and retrieval plan,
including dynamic retrieval using BRMS
Explain how to utilize a tape library, virtual tape, and optical
drive with BRMS
Implement and use BRMS using the green screen, System i

Additional BRMS skills: OV290
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Lib1 Lib3 iSeries

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Recovering a large number of objects or whole system:

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Migration Item Type Attribute Test Value Objects

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