Virtual TapeServer 8.4 Configuration Guide

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Parameter Description Values
parameter is required if rep_streams is
set to a value greater than 1.
target
server’s
name
Example vts.conf entries:
rep_destination_hosts='vts11, vts21'
rep_streams='1'
rep_source_tmp='/VAULT10/.TMP'
rep_destination_tmp='vts11:/VAULT01/TMP, vts21:/VAULT00'
d. Click SAVE.
e. Restart the TapeServer process on the Manage System Tasks page.
3. On the secondary (target) servers, add the rep_source_hosts parameter to the configuration
file, as follows:
a. Click Configuration > System on the navigation pane.
b. Click Edit Configuration File.
c. Add the rep_source_hosts parameter to the bottom of the file that is displayed. This
parameter specifies a list of authorized primary (originating) hosts. The list of target
locations cannot be generated unless the originating source is listed. This parameter is
required.
Example vts.conf entry on a target server:
rep_source_hosts='vts26'
d. Click SAVE.
e. Restart the TapeServer process on the Manage System Tasks page.
Replicating a virtual tape using a remote export job
To create a remote export job
Requires the Virtual Tape Instant DR access right
1. Click Administration > Virtual Tapes on the navigation pane.
2. Select All, Shelf, or a VTL name from the Show Cartridges In drop-down list.
3. Choose one or more virtual tapes to export.