Vmtimeout

VMTIMEOut specifies the maximum time, in seconds, to wait before abandoning a backup vm operation, when the INCLUDE.VMTSMVSS option is used to provide application protection. To use this option, the IBM Spectrum Protect™ for Virtual Environments license must be installed.

Each backup vm operation that is performed on a virtual machine that is protected by a INCLUDE.VMTSMVSS option is subject to a timer. The timer value determines how many seconds the client should wait for the application to quiesce activity and truncate its logs so the backup can be performed. The default time out value is sufficient for most environments. However, if your application data cannot be backed up because the application needs additional time to prepare for the snapshot, you can increase the time out value. This timer applies only to backup vm operations when the INCLUDE.VMTSMVSS option is set for a virtual machine.

Supported clients

Linux operating systems This option can be used with supported x86_64 Linux clients.

Windows operating systems This option can be used with supported Windows clients.

Options file

Place this option in the client options file. It cannot be set on the command line or in the Preferences editor.

Syntax


              .-180----------.   
>>-VMTIMEout--+-+----------+-+---------------------------------><
                '-time_out-'

Parameters

time_out: Specifies the time to allow, in seconds, for backup operations to complete when a virtual machine is protected by the application protection option, INCLUDE.VMTSMVSS. The value specified must be an integer between 180 and 500. The default is 180 seconds.

Examples

Options file: VMTIMEout 500
Command line: Not applicable; this option cannot be set on the command line.