Virtual TapeServer 8.4 Configuration Guide

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Managing the VTS Server
This chapter describes several tasks that are performed from time-to-time as needed. For more
information about system tasks, refer to the online help.
Backing up the VTS server
It is recommended that you back up the VTS server before and after any major operation, such as an
upgrade. This section describes how to create a system restore image, to save
l All configuration databases
l root and bill home directories
l Some contents of the /etc and /usr/local/tape/etc directories
l Virtual tapes (this is optional and only the tapes and their locations are backed up, not the
data on the tapes)
Note that a system restore image does not include virtual tape data.
To restore a system image, see "Recovering VTS configuration data settings" on page 224.
To create a system restore image
1. Make sure VTS is not in use and that no virtual tapes are mounted.
2. Back up the VTS server, as follows:
a. Click Support > System Updates on the navigation pane.
b. Click Create a System Restore Image. The Creating System Restore Image page is
displayed.