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Would you be able to recover your systems in the event of a disaster? Hopefully the answer is yes. To help you make sure your backups and restores are being done correctly, we've pulled together a multitude of tips, articles, white papers and other resources.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
[IMAGE] Backup and Recovery Processes and Quick Guides
[IMAGE] Backup and Recovery Strategies
[IMAGE] Verifying and Reporting on Backups
[IMAGE] Using IBM's Backup Media and Recovery Services (BRMS)
[IMAGE] Storing Your Backups
[IMAGE] White Papers and Webcast
[IMAGE] Case Studies, Redbooks and Manuals
[IMAGE] Expert Advice
[IMAGE] Resources
[IMAGE] Just for backup & recovery fun!


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  • Glossary Definition: Backup

  • IBM Information Center on Backup & Recovery

  • Why you need to plan a backup and recovery strategy

  • System i backup and recovery: Top 10 Q&As

  • Disaster recovery essentials

  • Top 10 backup commands

  • The disaster recovery guide

  • Backup and ...

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    • [IMAGE][IMAGE]Backup and Recovery Strategies[IMAGE]Return to Table of Contents

  • Save time and money; separate backup and archiving

  • Automate WebSphere configuration backups on the iSeries (i5)

  • How can I save and restore spool file data as part of my backup/recovery process?

  • Backing up the iSeries directly to a DVD device

  • Backup strategies for dealing with LPARs

  • How do I automate a full system backup on my i5 server?

  • Performing an unattended system save

  • How to choose a backup reporting tool

  • Simplify individual object restores

  • IFS object restores: Time to simplify

  • Correct way to restore logical files

  • Add IFS directories to your daily backup policy

  • Securing the Save/Restore function

  • In between system saves

  • Shutting down iSeries Integrated Server cards for backups

  • Want to speed up your nightly backups? Use save files

  • Tips for shrinking your backup/recovery windows

    • [IMAGE][IMAGE]Verifying and Reporting on Backups[IMAGE]Return to Table of Contents

  • How to choose a backup reporting tool

  • Proof of backup needed

  • Verifying a backup is complete

  • Did the files copy correctly during backup?

  • Are your backups complete?

    • [IMAGE][IMAGE]Using IBM's Backup Media and Recovery Services (BRMS)[IMAGE]Return to Table of Contents

  • IBM's Backup Recovery and Media Services

  • Setting up BRMS

  • Receiving backup error message while using BRMS

  • Viewing old backup tapes in the BRMS catalog

  • Ensuring effective backups

  • Unattended SAVSYS option 21 with BRMS

    • [IMAGE][IMAGE]Storing Your Backups[IMAGE]Return to Table of Contents

  • Virtual tape libraries: No pain, much gain

  • Build the ultimate storage team

  • Optimizing tape restores

  • How to keep stored data out of enemy hands

  • Storing backups and media life expectancy

  • Vaulting is best practice for data backup plans

    • [IMAGE][IMAGE]White Papers and Webcast[IMAGE]Return to Table of Contents

  • White papers to help plan your disaster recovery process

  • Webcast: Disk-Based Backup & Recovery: Making Sense of Your Options

  • Webcast: Top 10 Reasons for Using Disk-based Online Server Backup and Recovery

  • Webcast: Disk-Based Backup and Recovery: Is It Right for My Organization?

  • Webcast: Solving Your Remote Office Backup and Recovery Challenges

  • White paper: Storage Apps Keep Exchange Running 24/7

  • White paper: Disaster Recovery: Test, Test and Test Some More

  • White paper: Protecting Server Data in Small and Medium-sized Businesses (SMBs)

  • White paper: Backup and Recovery Strategies for iSeries

  • White paper: Improving iSeries Backup Performance

  • White paper: Critical Practices for Remote Backup

  • White paper: The Need for Mirrored Backup

    • [IMAGE][IMAGE]Case Studies, Redbooks and Manuals[IMAGE]Return to Table of Contents

  • Case study: Fireman's Fund McGee Marine Insurance Company (PDF)

  • Redbook: Integrating Backup Recovery and Media Services and IBM Tivoli Storage Manager on the IBM eServer iSeries Server

  • Redbook: Backup Recovery and Media Services for OS/400: A Practical Approach

  • Redbook: Choosing the right backup strategy for Domino 6 for iSeries

  • Manual: iSeries Backup and Recovery (Version 5 -- SC41-5304-06) (PDF)

  • Manual: Backup, Recovery, and Media Services for iSeries (PDF)

    • [IMAGE][IMAGE]Expert Advice[IMAGE]Return to Table of Contents

  • How can I save and restore spool file data as part of my backup/recovery process?

  • Backing up the iSeries directly to a DVD device

  • Should the subsystems be shut down?

  • Backup strategies for dealing with LPARs

  • How do I automate a full system backup on my i5 server?

  • Performing an unattended system save

  • Are you sure you're doing a COMPLETE backup?

  • IPL'ing before a system backup

  • Backing up one iSeries to another iSeries

  • Improving backup times

    • [IMAGE][IMAGE]Resources[IMAGE]Return to Table of Contents

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  • iSeries Information Center: Backup & recovery page

  • Business continuity and recovery services

    • [IMAGE][IMAGE]Just for backup & recovery fun![IMAGE]Return to Table of Contents

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