IBM Backup and Restore Manager for z/VM

IBM Backup and Restore Manager for z/VM® is a tool designed to automate and simplify the backup and recovery processes for data on IBM z/VM systems, including Linux guests. It provides reliable data protection with features such as incremental backups and automated recovery to help ensure system resilience and minimize downtime.

IBM Backup and Restore Manager for z/VM provides a streamlined solution for backing up and restoring files, minidisks, SFS file spaces and entire system data on z/VM systems, including non-z/VM guest systems like Linux®. It optimizes backup and recovery operations for different data types, supports flexible file selection with wildcard characters and offers backup options to disk, physical tape or virtual tape.

Available as a stand-alone tool or within the IBM Infrastructure Suite for z/VM and Linux, it helps ensure efficient data protection with simplified access to essential backup functions.

What's new

New Function APARs for the z/VM Platform

Benefits

Enhanced data protection

Helps ensure comprehensive backup and recovery options for z/VM systems and Linux guest environments, reducing the risk of data loss. It also supports data encryption and compression, helping ensure sensitive data is securely backed up and stored efficiently.

Operational efficiency

Automates and optimizes backup processes for different data types, minimizing system downtime and improving recovery speed. Integrated with IBM Tape Manager and IBM Storage Protect, it helps ensure reliable backups across various storage media, including physical and virtual tape.

Flexibility and scalability

Provides adaptable backup options to disk, physical tape and virtual tape, supporting diverse storage environments and scaling to meet organizational needs. It also supports file-level and image-level backups, allowing for restoration to mixed media and helping ensure compatibility across z/VM and Linux systems.

Features

Comprehensive data backup

Supports backup for files, minidisks, SFS file spaces and entire system images, including non-z/VM guest systems. This helps ensure all critical data is protected across both z/VM and non-z/VM environments.

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Optimized data management

Tailors backup operations for each data type to improve efficiency and performance. This reduces resource consumption and enhances the overall speed of backup and restore processes.

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Flexible file selection

Allows detailed file selection with wildcard character support, enabling precise backup customization. It provides flexibility to target specific files or directories based on naming patterns for more granular control.

Multiple storage options

Supports backups to various storage media, including disk, physical tape and virtual tape. This enables organizations to choose the most cost-effective or performance-optimized storage solution based on their needs.

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Integration with IBM Infrastructure Suite

Provides a seamless experience within IBM’s ecosystem, as it is available as part of the IBM Infrastructure Suite for z/VM and Linux. It allows for easier management and integration with other IBM solutions, simplifying overall infrastructure administration. Also, it integrates with IBM Tape Manager and IBM Storage Protect, enhancing backup capabilities for both z/VM and Linux environments.

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Technical details

Before you configure Backup and Restore Manager, check that you have access to the sample system configuration files and that VM user accounts were created.

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Resources

Methods to pause a z/VM guest: Optimize the resource utilization of idling servers.

Hints and tips for installing IBM Backup and Restore Manager for z/VM.

Enable the RACF FACILITY Class for use by IBM Backup and Restore Manager for z/VM.

Understand backup and recovery strategies for z/VM and Linux on IBM Z.

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Useful commands for managing the Shared File System (SFS) server used by Backup and Restore Manager for z/VM.

How do IBM Backup and Restore Manager for z/VM and IBM Spectrum Protect back up z/VM and Linux on Z environments?

Installing, configuring and getting started with IBM Backup and Restore Manager for z/VM V1.3.

z/VM disaster recovery testing with an IBM TS7700 Tape Grid, IBM Backup and Restore Manager for z/VM, and IBM Tape Manager for z/VM.

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Enhance data backup and recovery for z/VM systems with IBM Backup and Restore Manager for z/VM.

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