Storage-Manager Validation and Installation

When you convert or revert an IBM Informix database server, the Storage Manager that you used on the old version might not be validated for the version to which you are migrating. Verify that the storage manager is validated for the target database server version and platform at http://www.ibm.com/software/data/informix/pubs/smv/smv.html

If the storage manger is not validated, you need to install a certified storage manager before you perform backups with ON–Bar.

Before you convert to a later version of the database server, save a copy of your current sm_versions file, which should be in the $INFORMIXDIR/etc directory on UNIX or Linux or the %INFORMIXDIR%\etc directory on Windows. If you are using a different directory as INFORMIXDIR for the new database server, copy sm_versions to the new $INFORMIXDIR/etc or %INFORMIXDIR%\etc directory, or copy sm_versions.std to sm_versions in the new directory, and then edit the sm_versions file with appropriate values before starting the conversion. If you are migrating from Version 7.3x before 7.31.xC5 or from Version 7.24, create the sm_versions file by unloading the information from the sysutils:bar_version table.

When you convert to the new database server version, install the storage manager before you bring up the database server. That way if you have automatic log backup set up on the database server, ON–Bar can start backing up the logs when the database server comes online.

Dynamic Server 9.40 uses ISM 2.2. When setting up ISM, you might need setup information about the following features:

• ISMData or ISMLogs name change
• NSRADMIN utility
• Year 2000 compliant status
• ISM installation and certification during migration

For information on how to install and upgrade the storage manager, see the IBM Informix: Storage Manager Administrator's Guide.