HP StoreServ Application Suite for Oracle Media manual Setting up Virtual Copy Policy

Recovery Manager for Oracle User’s Guide

7.6.2 Setting up Virtual Copy Policy

This feature allows the control of the number of virtual copies on an InServ Storage Server. When the maximum number of virtual copies is reached, the oldest copy can either be removed or retained.

To create a virtual copy policy, perform the following procedure:

1Select Virtual Copy Management from the navigation view.

2Select the Virtual Copy Policy menu from the Virtual Copies pull-down menu.

3Enter the maximum number of virtual copies to be kept in the text field.

4If you want to remove the oldest virtual copy, select Remove the oldest Virtual Copy. If you want to keep the oldest virtual copy, select Retain the oldest Virtual Copy option.

◆Remove the oldest Virtual Copy - If the maximum number of virtual copies is reached, the oldest virtual copy is removed before a new virtual copy is created.

◆Retain the oldest Virtual Copy - If the maximum number of virtual copies is reached, the oldest virtual copy is retained and a new virtual copy is created.

5Click Finish.

NOTE: The virtual copy policy is effective immediately.

7.6.3 Refreshing Virtual Copy Information

You can update virtual copy information that includes Backup Type, Backup Key, Mount point and Virtual Volume State. If a new virtual copy is created outside of the Recovery Manager GUI, the virtual copy is added to the navigation view.

1Select Virtual Copy Management from the navigation view.

2Select Refresh from the Virtual Copies pull-down menu.

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NOTE: The refresh process begins immediately. It takes a few minutes depending on the number of virtual copies in the Recovery Manager repository.

Using Virtual Copies

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