Re: backing up more then one instance

John asks: >[...] >I was also told that bundled with online 7.3 would be a backup program >from Legato which is one of the major players in the field. With it you >should be able to backup a bunch of unix file systems, a bunch of >informix online instances and maybe some other stuff, all on the same >tape or set of tapes. I don't know what the limitations will be for the >bundled product. > >Is this correct? Does anyone know more? >[...] The Informix Dynamic Server v 7.3 (no longer called OnLine) will have a version of Legato's NetWorker Server product bundled. This product has an interface called Informix Storage Manager (ISM) that works either via a GUI or a command line. ISM comes with several restrictions, designed to keep it from competing with the Legato full product. Among them: A maximum of 4 devices can be configured A maximum of 4 onbar commands can be active at any one time Juke boxes or auto-changers are not supported (only tape and disk) File system archival features are not supported Only one, local client is supported (You may not use ISM to perform backups of remote systems. Legato allows this.) The NetWorker scheduler is not used. From the experience I've had with ISM (not extensive) the product looks like a really good archive system. It is easy to use and well suited for installations that want an out-of-the-box solution. Applications that are more sophisticated will require a full-featured suite of products, such as Legato or OmniBack as well as the hardware to support them. The sales channels will have additional information. ___________________________________________________________ Clem Akins (aka clem@informix.com) Informix Software, Inc (Standard disclaimers apply) International Technical Support Last seen: Sitting on Highway 101, Menlo Park, California