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# 1  
Old 01-29-2009
HMC backup/restore
Hey

Some questions..

1. can we install hmc fixes/patches from nfs mount?

2. Lets say my hmc crashed are these the steps for recovery?

- install the base hmc software (product cd)
- install the updates/patches/corrective service
- restore the critical console date

am i missing something?

bala
# 2  
Old 01-29-2009
Check this Redbook:
IBM Redbooks | Effective System Management Using the IBM Hardware Management Console for pSeries

Check 6.2: Install, recover, and upgrade strategies


Edit: Found this one...

Quote:
HMC Disaster Recovery Procedure
• Disaster recovery assumes that you need to rebuild the entire HMC
– Example: HMC boot disk is replaced
• Reinstalling the HMC Interface
1. Insert the HMC product media into DVD-RAM drive
2. Reboot the HMC
3. Select the Install/Recovery process (not Upgrade)
4. When prompted, insert your backup DVD-RAM
5. HMC will need to reboot, and install will continue
6. When install is finished, verify the HMC level
Last edited by zaxxon; 01-29-2009 at 04:32 AM.. Reason: Added info
# 3  
Old 02-01-2009
Thanks Zaxxon!!

Got a question

"Insert the HMC product media into DVD-RAM drive" - Which is this DVD? is this shipped with the HMC or something we have to download seperately from IBM site?

Balaji
# 4  
Old 02-02-2009
Should be your base install CD/DVD for HMC that was shipped with it.
# 5  
Old 02-03-2009
An HMC s/w CD which ships with HMC h/w and it has label as HMC recovery DVD. Even you can download it's ISO image from IBM website.
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