HP XP7 Replication Manager Application Agent CLI User Guide (TK981-96015, May 2014)

Figure 61 Protecting backup information for tape backups
Back up the tape, and then carry out the following procedure:
Execute EX_DRM_TAPE_BACKUP, and then carry out the following procedure on the backup server:
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Use a tape backup product to back up all the files in the dictionary map file directory
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For details on the dictionary map file directory on the backup server, see “Creation in a non-
cluster configuration or on a backup server” on page 128.
Recovering the operating environment
In the event of an error in the Application Agent operating environment, the environment can be
recovered by restoring the backup taken in “Files that need to be backed up” on page 213.
An error message is output when an error occurred in the Application Agent operating environment.
Restore necessary files according to the message.
For details on errors in dictionary map files, see “Troubleshooting dictionary map file
errors” on page 514.
This subsection explains the following procedures:
• Procedure for recovering the operating environment (common among servers)
• Procedure for restoring backup information and data (for file, database, and backup servers)
Recovering operating environment (common among servers)
To recover the operating environment:
1. Confirm the following items:
• Application Agent is installed (including Service Packs).
• The license is set.
• Application Agent is not running.
2. Overwrite the files that were protected (backed up) in “Application Agent environment setting
files and log files” on page 213 and “Definition files created after the installation of Application
Agent” on page 214 to their original location.
Operations from the time of backup can commence after the above processes have finished.
Preparation for using Application Agent216