HP B6960-90078 manual Configuring the IDB, Allocating Disk Space for Future Use, 388

Managing the Data Protector Internal Database

Configuring the IDB

Configuring the IDB

The IDB configuration helps to manage the following:

•the size of the IDB and available disk space

•the location of the IDB directories

•transaction log usage

•the IDB backup necessary in case of IDB corruption or a disaster

•configuration of the IDB reports and notifications

Once the IDB is configured, it should be maintained only when you are notified about the need.

General Procedure This is the general procedure for IDB configuration:

1.Allocate disk space for future needs.

Refer to “Allocating Disk Space for Future Use” on page 388.

2.Prepare for the IDB recovery.

Refer to “Preparing for IDB Recovery” on page 390.

3.Set the appropriate reports and notifications about the IDB. Refer to “Configuring the Database Reports and Notifications” on page 400.

	Allocating Disk Space for Future Use
	Over time, the IDB can occupy a considerable amount of disk space on
	the Cell Manager. You need to plan in advance and consider the
	allocation of the disk space for future IDB needs.
Prerequisites	• You need to understand the key factors influencing the IDB growth,
	such as number of files, file dynamics, environment growth, and so
	on. Refer to the HP OpenView Storage Data Protector Concepts Guide
	for additional information.
	• You need to set logging level and catalog protection polices according
	to your environment requirements and available disk space. To get
	this information, together with the usage recommendations for
	logging level and catalog protection settings, refer to the HP
	OpenView Storage Data Protector Concepts Guide.

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