Re: Using NIM master to make mksysb's of client.

From: ************* (aixman_at_attbi.com)
Date: 10/31/03


Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2003 12:37:43 GMT


rramson wrote:

> Has anyone ever configured their NIM master to run mksysb's of
> clients?

Yes

> Here is the scenario, 6 p650's with no tape drives and one
> NIM master. Is it possible to configure the NIM master to do
> mksysb's?

Yes

> Any real life problems experienced with doing this?

Just depends on the type/amount of systems that are being
backed up and how "stout" your network/NIM is.
Your NIM master will be pretty "bogged" down
during the backup if all are performing it at the same time.

> Any
> information provided would be helpful.
>
> TIA

Are you looking for a simple script to do this?
Let me know.......
Most of my cron jobs are done by the NIM Master.
(Keeps the other systems pretty clean)

TCP



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