how to remove tapes listed in the BRMS media invenory on iSeries, which dose not belong to this box?
On our HABOX (AS400 partition with BRMS), we have few volumes (media tapes) that do not belong to this partition. I need to delete/remove them from the HABOX, while maintaining them from the LIVEBOX where they are used and needed. I tried all the basic processes like expiration, changing locations and deletion, but none worked. [...]

Answer Question   |  September 16, 2008  2:56 PM
BRMS, HABOX, iSeries, LIVEBOX, Tape Backups
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15 pts.

Does Microsoft Exchange server have a built in archiving and stubbing support or the third party tools are the only option for this?
Does Microsoft Exchange server have a built in archiving and stubbing support or the third party tools are the only option for this?

Answer Question   |  September 8, 2008  2:47 PM
Archiving, Exchange Archiving, Exchange Third Party Tools
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16,755 pts.

QDOC library
We have a 525 with 4 partitions (2 prod and 2 dev). QDOC library appears 4 times with the following sizes: Partition A: Total size: 7360096256 Partition B: Total size: 3964818944 Partition C: Total size: 4665577984 Partition D: Total size: 4669765632 My question is: I deleted an object from the lib and got this message. [...]

Answer Question   |  October 3, 2008  1:52 PM
Exchange 2003, iSeries 525, Partitions, QDOC
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JAC
260 pts.

Stubbing support in MS exchange server
Does MS Exchange server have a built in support for stubbing(body & attachments)? If not then how do we implement it? Thanks in advance.

Answer Question   |  September 8, 2008  9:04 AM
Email archiving, Exchange email archiving, Stubbing
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15 pts.

File sharing between Windows 2008 and Unix (Solaris)
I have Windows Server 2008 which will act as a file server for the Windows client pc. The Windows client pc will be accessing files on the Unix (Solaris 10) server but I want to control the file access via the file server instead ie. only the file server will map to the Unix server [...]

Answer Question   |  September 7, 2008  3:02 AM
File servers, file sharing, NTFS, Solaris, Solaris 10, Unix, Unix interoperability, Windows interoperability, Windows Server 2008
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15 pts.

What tapes were used IBM TS3100 AS/400 Backup
How can I find out what tape was used in a previous backup? TS3100 2-12 mags

Answer Question   |  September 5, 2008  4:33 PM
AS/400 backup, Backup, IBM TS3100, Tape Backups, TS3100
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20 pts.

Backup database
Can I backup database with exception tables?

Answer Question   |  January 5, 2012  6:40 PM
Backup storage, Database backup and recovery
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55 pts.

Do 10Gbit iSCSI and 8Gbit FC change how you think about your strategy for managing your data in the future?
Do 10Gbit iSCSI and 8Gbit FC change how you think about this and your strategy for managing your data in the future?

Answer Question   |  November 6, 2008  5:31 PM
Data management, Dell Storage, Fibre channel, iSCSI, Storage strategy
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16,755 pts.

Using NTBACKUP to recover from system failure in Exchange 2003
I’m working for small company and is documenting and testing a disaster recovery plan for all my servers. The problem I keep running into is finding a plan that works using NTBACKUP to restore my exchange 2003 running on Windows server to its original state if system completely failed. I done quite a bit of [...]

Answer Question   |  May 5, 2011  5:10 PM
Disaster Recovery, Exchange 2003, Exchange Storage Group, NTBackup
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5 pts.

Encryption key management
Looking for info on encryption of data for backup purposes, either at the tape drive, VTL, SAN switch or some type of appliance in the backup path. Encryption Key management is more critical than the encryption solution. This request for help was originally submitted to the Research Assistant on WhatIs.com.

Answer Question   |  September 25, 2008  4:45 PM
Backup, Data encryption software, Encryption, Encryption key management, Research Assistant, SAN switches, Tape drives, VTL
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855 pts.

Monitoring software for hardware usage
Need to determine the best real-time monitoring software for hardware. Would like non-vendor specfic information on usage and suggestions for data placement in Raids and NAS type of storage,along with SOX. This request for help was originally submitted to the Research Assistant on WhatIs.com.

Answer Question   |  September 6, 2008  1:54 PM
Compliance products, Hardware, Monitoring software, NAS, Research Assistant, Storage management
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855 pts.

Resizing a Windows Server 2003 partition
Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Hard Drive Setup: 74.50 GB (System = 9.93 Domain Controller/Data Drive = 64.54 it has the Windows Directory which contains the SysVol Directory and NTDS) 372.61 GB (Student Data Drive) Will it be possible to use some extra space of the Data Drive and add it to the end of the [...]

Answer Question   |  May 28, 2012  5:23 AM
Hard drives, Partitions, resize partition, Windows Server 2003
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45 pts.

SAVSECDTA & SAVCFG
If only user profiles and devices configuration were changed after an Entire System Backup, can I just do a SAVSECDTA & SAVCFG as a fall back backup before I load in PTFs ?

Answer Question   |  September 3, 2008  2:08 AM
Backup, PTFs, SAVCFG, SAVSECDTA
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5 pts.

Server Backup
Hello all, I hope that I can get some guidance on this issue. What is the best way to backup a server, at regular intervals, I have a utility called Sanpshot that I use for backups, but unfortunately I have not been able to successfully get it to run on a schedule, I am still [...]

Answer Question   |  May 20, 2009  7:22 PM
Backup & recovery, Backup and recovery software, Snapshot, Windows Server 2003
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1,025 pts.

SAVSAVFDTA size of 2,147,483,647
We do savf of our libraries nitely and then we do a savsavfdta to tape in the morning. The log created of the savfs going to tape shows a few libraries showing the same size number of 2,147,483,647. Can someone please explain why? Are there limitations for savfs? PLEASE HELP! Thanks, JAC

Answer Question   |  September 5, 2008  2:12 PM
AS/400 backup, SAVF, SAVSAVFDTA, Tape Backups
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JAC
260 pts.

Community Update: New Member Contest Win a XBox 360 this month for your participation.
After a long, stressful day in IT, video games can be a great way to unwind and relax. That’s right, you know where this is leading. It’s time for a cool new contest on IT Knowledge Exchange. The month of September ( Sept 1-Sept 30) is your chance to get your hot little hands on [...]

Answer Question   |  September 8, 2008  1:13 PM
AS/400, CIO, CRM, Database, DataCenter, DataManagement, Development, Exchange, Linux, Lotus Domino, Microsoft Windows, Mobile, Networking, Oracle, SAP, Security, Storage, Virtualization, Virtualization and the hypervisor, VoIP
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16,755 pts.

How to recover emails deleted by Synctoy?
I use MS Synctoy and just returned from an 8 week business trip. I synchronised on Synctoy and now know I should have Combined. The result is Synctoy has deleted all email from whilst I was away on my laptop and taken the laptop back into sync with the desktop. There is nothing in the [...]

Answer Question   |  September 9, 2008  12:50 PM
Email, SyncToy
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5 pts.

How to send cc copy from bmail ?
Deer all, I am sandeep and i am system administrator in software company. I have created automated backup system using Ntbackup and use bmail to send mail backup report and is working fine. but now i want it also send cc copy to other mail also but i am not know. how to use bmail [...]

Answer Question   |  May 2, 2010  12:25 AM
BMail, Email software, NTBackup
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105 pts.

To have unique server names and IP addresses in secondary dedicated warm site, or not?
I’m not sure which is the lesser of two evils. To go with recovery to a secondary site that emulates production (including exact domains, server names and IP addresses), or to have sedcondary site systems that have unique IP addresses and server names all on the same domain. Anyone know of resources available that discuss [...]

Answer Question   |  September 10, 2008  3:54 PM
Disaster Recovery, IP addressing, Network design
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245 pts.

Are you using both Fibre Channel and iSCSI in your storage environment?
The Storage Experts from Dell are interested in knowing you thoughts on this question: Are you using both Fibre Channel and iSCSI in your storage environment, or do you favor one over the other? If you have questions for the Storage Experts from Dell read this blog post on how to start the conversation.

Answer Question   |  September 8, 2008  1:38 PM
Dell Storage, Fibre channel, iSCSI
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16,755 pts.