root@asrv11lpar3:/ # nim -o define -t mksysb -a mk_image=yes -a mksysb_flags=-i -a source=asrv11lpar11 -a location=/nim/mksysb/mksysb--asrv11lpar11 -a server=master mksysb--asrv11lpar11
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System Backup Image Space Information
(Sizes are displayed in 1024-byte blocks.)
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Required = 7909413 (7725 MB) Available = 210739520 (205801 MB)
Creating information file (/image.data) for rootvg.
Creating list of files to back up.
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Backing up 123070 files..............................
51920 of 123070 files (42%)...............
123070 of 123070 files (100%)
0512-038 savevg: Backup Completed Successfully.
0042-008 NIMkid: Request denied - Method_req
root@asrv11lpar3:/ # echo $?
0
Define a Resource
Type or select values in entry fields.
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[Entry Fields]
* Resource Name [asrv11lpar11_mksysb]
* Resource Type mksysb
* Server of Resource [master] +
* Location of Resource [/nim/mksysb/mksysb--asrv11lpar11] /
NFS Client Security Method [] +
NFS Version Access [] +
Comments []
Source for Replication [] +
-OR-
System Backup Image Creation Options:
CREATE system backup image? no +
NIM CLIENT to backup [] +
PREVIEW only? no +
IGNORE space requirements? no +
EXPAND /tmp if needed? no +
Create MAP files? no +
Backup extended attributes? yes +
Number of BLOCKS to write in a single output [] #
(leave blank to use system default)
Use local EXCLUDE file? no +
(specify no to include all files in backup)
-OR-
EXCLUDE_FILES resource [] +
(leave blank to include all files in backup)
Create backup using snapshots? yes +
Backup encrypted files? yes +
Backup DMAPI filesystem files? yes +
Disable software packing of backup? no +
Use exclude_packing.rootvg file? no +
F1=Help F2=Refresh F3=Cancel F4=List
F5=Reset F6=Command F7=Edit F8=Image
F9=Shell F10=Exit Enter=Do
Define a Resource
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[Entry Fields]
* Resource Name [asrv11lpar11_spot]
* Resource Type spot
* Server of Resource [master] +
Source of Install Images [asrv11lpar11_mksysb] +
* Location of Resource [/nim/spot/] /
NFS Client Security Method [] +
NFS Version Access [] +
Expand file systems if space needed? yes +
Comments []
installp Flags
PREVIEW only? (install operation will NOT occur) no +
COMMIT software updates? no +
SAVE replaced files? yes +
AUTOMATICALLY install requisite software? yes +
OVERWRITE same or newer versions? no +
VERIFY install and check file sizes? no +
F1=Help F2=Refresh F3=Cancel F4=List
F5=Reset F6=Command F7=Edit F8=Image
F9=Shell F10=Exit Enter=Do
Install the Base Operating System on Standalone Clients
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[TOP] [Entry Fields]
* Installation Target asrv12lpar12
* Installation TYPE mksysb
* SPOT asrv11lpar11_spot
LPP_SOURCE [] +
MKSYSB asrv11lpar11_mksysb
BOSINST_DATA to use during installation [] +
IMAGE_DATA to use during installation [] +
RESOLV_CONF to use for network configuration [] +
Customization SCRIPT to run after installation [] +
Customization FB Script to run at first reboot [] +
ACCEPT new license agreements? [yes] +
Remain NIM client after install? [yes] +
PRESERVE NIM definitions for resources on [yes] +
this target?
FORCE PUSH the installation? [no] +
Initiate reboot and installation now? [yes] +
-OR-
Set bootlist for installation at the [no] +
next reboot?
Additional BUNDLES to install [] +
-OR-
Additional FILESETS to install [] +
(bundles will be ignored)
installp Flags
COMMIT software updates? [yes] +
SAVE replaced files? [no] +
AUTOMATICALLY install requisite software? [yes] +
EXTEND filesystems if space needed? [yes] +
OVERWRITE same or newer versions? [no] +
VERIFY install and check file sizes? [no] +
ACCEPT new license agreements? [no] +
(AIX V5 and higher machines and resources)
Preview new LICENSE agreements? [no] +
Group controls (only valid for group targets):
Number of concurrent operations [] #
Time limit (hours) [] #
Schedule a Job [no] +
YEAR [] #
MONTH [] +#
DAY (1-31) [] +#
HOUR (0-23) [] +#
MINUTES (0-59) [] +#
Open a console window? [no] +
Set the DISPLAY environment variable []
[BOTTOM]
F1=Help F2=Refresh F3=Cancel F4=List
F5=Reset F6=Command F7=Edit F8=Image
F9=Shell F10=Exit Enter=Do
All smit jobs ends with OK state.
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