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Consider this: to create a backup of something you need at least read access to it. A mksysb image is the complete rootvg, which includes the most sensitive information of the system (namely...

As it is, we use it. My colleague did most of the work including it so i am by no means an expert, but i can tell you that it works well and without any problems.



These are questions which are...

First off: no problem. I have seen worse, so stay cool. You can handle that.

The first thing you need to explain (to your seniors) is: taking an mksysb is not changing or even doing anything to...

There is are tools that can help you (no doubt for a fee) but are destructive, so be sure you have your DR procedures nailed down first.

One tool I have used is Storix (http://www.storix.com/)...

As already said, that is a bad design, however it depends on the hardware you have available.

What hdisk do you have available on the production side? It would be far better to create replacement...

Good idea. You should include the output of lsvg rootvg (without the -l) too, because LV sizes in the output of lsvg -l is in PPs and only lsvg will tell you the PP size.

I hope this helps.
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Can you share the output from lsvg -l rootvg so we can point out any risks?



Robin

Well, it might work.

If you are not allowed access to the production server, can you ask for some details about it? The output of lsvg -l rootvg would be really useful. I'm assuming that you...

True, but as threads O/P said he has two target disks i thought that should be cared for. In fact, you are right: for the taking of an mksysb image the mirrors should all be edited out in the...

Another thing I could suggest would be that LV mirrors will need to be respected too. I fell over that when restoring to a server with a HUGE single disk protected externally. I can't remember if...

I have already tried to help you, maybe i haven't been clear enough:

take the mksysb image again! Issue the mkszfile command first and examine the newly written /image.data file before you proceed...

When you issue the mksysb command to take the mksysb-image issue the mkszfile first. This command (re-)writes a file named /image.data where the sizes of all PVs, LVs, etc. in the rootvg are stated....