The following process overview outlines the key steps required to create and reuse a FlashCopy logical drive on NetWare operating systems.
For detailed procedures of the FlashCopy logical drive creation process, see Create FlashCopy Logical Drive Wizard: Additional Instructions.
Create the FlashCopy logical drive (create FlashCopylogicaldrive or GUI equivalent) |
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Define logical drive-to-LUN mappings for FlashCopy logical drive to host where it will be used |
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Discover FlashCopy logical drive (hot_add or OS-specific method) |
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Disable the FlashCopy logical drive (disableFlashCopy logical drive or GUI equivalent) |
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Stop the host application or suspend data transfer |
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Unmount the base logical drive | ||
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Re-create the FlashCopy logical drive (recreateFlashCopy logical drive or GUI equivalent) |
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Re-mount the base logical drive | ||
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Restart the host application | ||
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Mount/Remount the FlashCopy logical drive | ||
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FlashCopy logical drive ready for use (backup, speculative test, upgrades) |
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Unmount FlashCopy logical drive | ||
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Disable FlashCopy logical drive until required again (for backup or testing) (disableFlashCopy logical drive or GUI equivalent) |
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End of Process. To reuse the FlashCopy logical drive, start at A and work through the remaining steps. |
Create FlashCopy Logical Drive Wizard: Additional Instructions
Learn About Creating FlashCopy Logical Drives
Creating a FlashCopy Logical Drive Using the FlashCopy Logical Drive Wizard