IBM REDP-4372-00 manual Command line method

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In a multi-server environment with automated replication, the replication setup has to be given some consideration as it is done on a schedule. It is important that enough time is given between scheduled instances for the replication to complete. In the instance of three-tiered architecture, each predecessor must be completed prior to the successor starting. Into this equation you must factor the bandwidth limitation you place on the replication.

The built-in replication method is recommended for automated distribution in the production environment.

6.2.2 Command line method

Tivoli Provisioning Manager for OS Deployment offers a command line interface called RbAgent. RbAgent can be run from any workstation that has connectivity to the Tivoli Provisioning Manager for OS Deployment server. When executed the RbAgent command connects back to the Tivoli Provisioning Manager for OS Deployment server and runs the command.

Note: Running the command requires that the necessary sync.pac file is present on the server, by default in the directory

C:\Program Files\Common Files\IBM Tivoli\packages directory.

This command line capability offers excellent integration opportunities with preexisting tools for file transfer and configuration management, such as those Table of Contents files sent to slave server at a scheduled time. The command syntax is explained in the users guide.

The principle for manual replication using the command line is illustrated in Figure 6-2.

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