A backup job produces a backup data set containing copies of the working data files. The backup data set can be stored in any of three different places:
After the backup hardware and software has been installed and checked, general backup management requires just two tasks:
A Drivepack defines one or more storage devices available to Arkeia Network Backup for writing data sets to storage media. Drivepacks can be created with different combinations of available devices, for use in different backup jobs.
A Tape pool defines a collection of tape cartridges for use by Drivepacks. Arkeia manages the tapes in Tape pools by:
To run a backup job for which a Savepack already exists,
Home > When to backup > Immediate
backup
;Immediate backup
; thenStart Backup
to launch the backup job.A total backup of the data files named in the Savepack will be made . It will be protected for 30 days, after which it may be overwritten by new backup jobs.
This can be done at any time by the data owners who have Operator or Administrator status.
To run a new backup job:
Now click on Immediate backup
or Scheduled
backup
and configure the backup job with the new elements.