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Table of Contents

Summary of Changes for ADSTAR Distributed Storage Manager Version 3

  • Changes for Version 3--March 1998
  • Changes for Version 3--October 1997
  • File Aggregation

    • Before You Begin

  • What You Should Know First
  • Conventions Used in This Book
  • Types of Information
  • Where Tasks Are Performed
  • Installation and Setup Results
  • Basic Tasks
  • Advanced Tasks
  • Before You Customize ADSM

    • Chapter 1. Installing ADSTAR Distributed Storage Manager

  • ADSM Evaluation (Try and Buy) Product
  • Migrating from ADSM Version 1 or Version 2 to ADSM Version 3
  • Returning from ADSM Version 3 to a Previous Version
  • Installing the ADSM for AIX Version 3 on AIX 4.1.4 or Later
  • Installing and Starting the ADSM Utilities
  • Starting the ADSM Utilities
  • Installing and Using the Online Documentation
  • Installing Software to View Online Books
  • Verifying Your Installation

    • Chapter 2. Setting Up the Server

  • Starting the Server
  • Starting an Administrative Client or the Web Interface
  • Changing the Administrative Client Password
  • Stopping the Server
  • Ending an Administrative Client Session
  • Increasing Database and Recovery Log Sizes
  • Increasing Disk Storage Pool Sizes
  • Registering Your ADSM Licenses
  • Registering Additional Administrators
  • Registering Additional Backup-Archive Client Nodes

    • Chapter 3. Customizing Your ADSM System

  • Using Tape and Optical Devices Devices with ADSM
  • Attaching Devices and Installing Device Drivers
  • Adding a Manual Tape Library
  • Adding an Automated Tape Library
  • Displaying Information About Your Devices
  • Preparing Tape Volumes
  • Including Tape in the Storage Hierarchy
  • Migrating Data from Disk to Tape
  • Creating a New Policy
  • Invoking Expiration Processing
  • Creating a Client Include-Exclude List
  • Automating Client Operations
  • Automating Administrative Commands
  • Protecting ADSM and Client Data

    • Chapter 4. Setting the Server and Client Communication Method Option

  • Enabling Communications with the Server
  • Supporting Multiple Network Adapters
  • Setting Options for Shared Memory Communication Method
  • Setting Options for TCP/IP Communication Method
  • Setting Options for HTTP Communication Method
  • Setting Options for SNMP DPI Subagent Communication Method
  • Setting Options for NETBIOS Communication Method
  • Setting Options for NetWare IPX/SPX Communication Method
  • Setting Options for SNA LU6.2 (APPC) Communication Method
  • Sample Communication Profiles for ADSM/AIX Server
  • CLIENT Profiles
  • SERVER Profiles

    • Appendix A. ADSM Concepts

  • System-Managed Storage
  • Server Storage Migration
  • ADSM Policy
  • Expiration
  • Storage Devices and Media
  • Automating Client Operations

    • Appendix B. Using ADSM Administrative Interfaces

  • Main ADSM GUI
  • Using the ADSM Server Utilities Interface
  • Using the Administrative Client Web Interface
  • Defining an Object
  • Changing an Object
  • Deleting an Object
  • Using the Administrative Graphical User Interface
  • Defining an Object
  • Changing an Object
  • Deleting an Object
  • Using the Administrative Client Command-Line Interface
  • Using Interactive Mode

    • Appendix C. ADSM National Language Version (NLV) Feature Considerations

  • SMIT Installation Procedure for NLS Feature

    • Appendix D. Applying ADSM Updates on AIX

  • Internet, IBMLink, and Compuserve Assistance
  • Internet
  • IBMLink/ServiceLink
  • CompuServe
  • Before Applying Maintenance Updates
  • Using SMIT to Install Maintenance Updates on AIX
  • Applying Maintenance Updates

    • Appendix E. Statement of Service and Where to Look for Information

  • Statement of Service
  • Enhanced Program Services: Support Line
  • Internet
  • ADSM Publications
  • IBM Redbooks
  • Software Developer's Program
  • Related AIX System Publications
  • Do You Have Comments or Suggestions?
  • Translations

    • Appendix F. Notices

    Appendix G. Trademarks

    Appendix H. Glossary

    Index

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