HP OpenView Storage B6960-96008 Creating a Backup Specification, Configuring an SAP DB/MaxDB Backup

Integrating SAP DB/MaxDB and Data Protector

Configuring the Integration

•InstallMgm

•ParamCheckWrite

2.Add the OS user under whose account SAP DB/MaxDB is running to Data Protector admin group. Refer to online Help index: “adding users” for more information on how to do this.

3.Add the operating system root user on the SAP DB/MaxDB Server to either the Data Protector admin or operator user group. Refer to online Help, index keyword “adding users” for more information on how to do this.

Configuring an SAP DB/MaxDB Backup

To configure an SAP DB/MaxDB backup, perform the following steps:

1.Configure backup devices, media, and media pools. Refer to the online Help for instructions.

2.Create an SAP DB/MaxDB backup specification.

The Data Protector backup specification is stored on the Cell Manager system and contains information needed for the Data Protector SAP DB/MaxDB integration to perform a backup.

Once the backup specification is created and saved, you can:

•schedule unattended backups,

•start interactive backups, or

•modify the backup specification.

Creating a Backup Specification

To create a backup specification for backing up SAP DB/MaxDB objects, proceed as follows:

1.In the HP OpenView Storage Data Protector Manager, switch to the Backup context.

2.In the Scoping Pane, expand Backup, and then Backup Specifications.

3.Right-click SAP DB Server and then select Add Backup. The Create New Backup dialog box is displayed.

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