Hi This really depends on what type of client you're trying to restore.
For large databases, the fastest way would be to utilize the LAN-free functionality. For file-servers, utilizing LAN-free is not an option, as it will not speed up the transferrate of data. If the fileserver cant be restored utilizing normal incremental backups in an acceptable timeframe, perhaps you should consider using image backup on a weekly basis, and backup the images using LAN-free to a separate management class. Usually, combining server performance and design, disk performance and design, features like LAN-free and tape technology is the best way of optimizing your TSM environment. HOW you store your data is essential as well; storing directories directly on tape, without utilizing DIRMC, can have a large performance impact on restoration of fileservers for example. I'd say there are multiple issues which should be adressed when optimizing the TSM performance. Both client and server should be examined for possible bottle necks. Check out the TSM performance guide. Perhaps it's the first thing you should go through. http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/tividd/td/TSMM/SC32-9101-01/en_US/HTML/SC32-9101-01.htm Best Regards Daniel Sparrman ----------------------------------- Daniel Sparrman Exist i Stockholm AB Propellervägen 6B 183 62 TÄBY Växel: 08 - 754 98 00 Mobil: 070 - 399 27 51 David Browne <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent by: "ADSM: Dist Stor Manager" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 2004-09-20 13:54 Please respond to "ADSM: Dist Stor Manager" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To [EMAIL PROTECTED] cc Subject Looking for ways to improve daily backups and Disaster Recovery We're looking at possibly revamping our TSM system. We've got a OS/390 server. Looking at all possibilities (adding disk or tape or bandwidth to our current server OR changing to a different TSM server platform like AIX) what hardware configuration would give us the fastest D/R of a large client? The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain CONFIDENTIAL material. If you receive this material/information in error, please contact the sender and delete or destroy the material/information.
