IBM V7.2 manual October

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Using IBM TotalStorage Enterprise Storage Server (ESS) ® with IBM® DB2® UDB Enterprise Edition V7.2 and SAP® R/3®

October 2002

Brigitte Bläser – IBM Germany Böblingen Laboratory

Enzo Cialini – IBM Toronto Laboratory

Aslam Nomani – IBM Toronto Laboratory

David Davis – IBM Storage Systems Group

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Contents October Page AIX DB2 TrademarksTable of contents Abstract About the authors DB2 UDB suspended I/O overview Set write suspend DB2 UDB commandsSet write resume Db2inidbDB2 UDB commands Overview of IBM 2105 Enterprise Storage Server Overview of Copy Services Overview of FlashCopy Overview of the ESS Copy Services Web interface Overview of ESS Command Line Interface CLI ESS Copy Services CLI command description Usr/sap SID trans SAP softwarePage Conceptual overview Sample configuration of SAP R/3 with DB2 UDB and IBM ESSInstalling the Command Line Interface on AIX Installing Advanced Copy ServicesCreating and assigning ESS logical volumes Cd /usr/opt/ibm2105cli RsList2105s.sh Lsdev -C grepConfiguring a system with two hosts ESS volumes Logical subsystem Configuring a Two Host System Create volume groups # smit vg -Add a Volume GroupCreate logical volumes Add a Volume GroupMklv -y saplv sapvg #smit lv Add a Logical Volume -VOLUME Group name dbvg#smit fs Create file systemsCrfs -v jfs -d saplv -m /usr/sap -A yes -p rw #smit fs Mount /usr/sap Chfs -a size=14000000 /db2/TS1/db2ts1/NODE0000Chown ts1admsapsys /usr/sap Usr/opt/ibm2105cli/rsExecuteTask.sh -v -s Esscss Ts1sap Usr/sap/TS1/SYS/profile as followsDb2 catalog db TS1 on /db2/TS1 Db2 set write suspend for database Snapshot database scenarioUsr/opt/ibm2105cli/rsExecuteTask.sh -v -s Esscss ts1db Db2inidb ts1 as snapshotSnapshot Database Scenario Usr/opt/ibm2105cli/rsExecuteTask.sh -v -s Esscss ts1dbdata Standby database scenarioDb2 rollforward database ts1 to end of logs Db2inidb ts1 as standbyUsr/opt/ibm2105cli/rsExecuteTask.sh -v -s Esscss Ts1dblog Db2 rollforward database ts1 to end of logs and stop Db2 connect to ts1 Db2 set write suspend for database Split-Mirror online backup scenarioDb2 restore database ts1 from /backupfs Db2 backup database ts1 to /backupfsUsr/opt/ibm2105cli/rsExecuteTask.sh -v -s Esscss ts1dbwd Db2 rollforward database ts1 to end of logs and stop orStartsap Db2 set write resume for database Split-mirror restore scenarioDb2inidb ts1 as mirror Mount /db2/TS1/sapdata6 mount /db2/TS1/sapdata7

V7.2 specifications

IBM V7.2 represents a significant advancement in IBM's software solutions, offering enhanced capabilities and features that cater to businesses looking to optimize their data and application management. This version builds on the strengths of its predecessors while introducing innovative technologies that make it more robust and user-friendly.

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Performance improvements are also a key aspect of IBM V7.2. It introduces optimizations that accelerate data processing, allowing users to interact with applications and data more efficiently. The system’s enhanced memory management and workload automation capabilities ensure that resources are allocated optimally, reducing latency and improving overall operational efficiency.

Collaboration and integration are further enhanced in this version, making it easier for teams to work together and share insights. The platform includes tools that facilitate seamless integration with other enterprise applications, allowing organizations to streamline workflows and improve productivity.

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