Synchronizing the alternate master's NIM database using SMIT

Follow this procedure for synchronizing the alternate master's NIM database by using SMIT.

  1. On master A, enter the smit nim_altmstr fast path.
  2. Select Synchronize an Alternate Master's NIM database.
  3. Type the name of the NIM object for master B.
  4. Select yes for the force option if master B is configured as a NIM master.
  5. Select yes for the replicate option if the resources are replicated onto the alternate master.
  6. Select yes for the Replicate updated LPP and SPOT on Alternate Master option if the updated resources are replicated on to the alternate master.
  7. Select yes for the Reset NIM Client to Alternate Master option so that NIM clients are aware of the alternate master.