Recovery tips

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When preparing for either a selected or a total recovery, keep the following tips in mind.

  • If BRMS cancels or ends the recovery in error, you can restart the recovery by using the STRRCYBRM *RESUME command.
  • You can use the IBM® i operating system to assist with selected restores. Before you do so, however, keep the following information in mind:
    • If you save with the option 21 (Save) you must restore with option 21 (Restore).
    • If you save with BRMS, you must restore with BRMS.
    • You cannot mix the two different types of saves and restores.
  • It is possible to use BRMS to recover objects saved using the native save commands, or to use the native restore commands to recover BRMS saved objects.
  • After designing and implementing your backup operation, you should test your recovery procedures using your own reports. Try to test your recovery reports on a non-production system. If you do not have one available, contact your IBM representative to set up a practice recovery at an IBM Business Continuity and Resiliency Services "hotsite." You can use your own recovery reports at the recovery site.
  • To ensure that the recovery reports you need are up-to-date, print a new recovery report after each backup, or at least once per day.
  • Always follow the steps in the Recovering Your Entire System report as they appear.
  • Always keep copies of the reports in easily retrievable locations in case of disaster. Be sure to keep an updated copy of the recovery reports at all of the off-site locations that contain active media.