To prepare the server for automatic and manual database backup
operations, ensure that you specify a tape, file, or cloud device class and complete other
steps.
Procedure
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Ensure that the IBM Spectrum® Protect server
configuration is complete.
Tip: You can configure the server for database backups by using the configuration wizard
(dsmicfgx) or you can complete the steps manually. For more information about
configuration, see the Configuring servers section in IBM® Documentation.
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Select the device class to be used for database backups, protect the master encryption key, and
set a password.
Ensure
that the following key files are protected:
- Master encryption key files (dsmkeydb.*)
- Server certificate and private key files (cert.*)
To complete these actions, issue the
SET DBRECOVERY command from the
administrative command
line:
set dbrecovery device_class_name protectkeys=yes password=password_name
where
device_class_name specifies the device class to be used for database backup
operations, and
password_name specifies the password.
You must
specify a device class name or the backup fails. By specifying PROTECTKEYS=YES,
you ensure that the master encryption key is backed up during database backup operations. Cloud
device classes require the PROTECTKEYS=YES parameter.
Create
a strong password that is at least 8 characters long. If you specify a password for database backup,
you must specify the same password on the
RESTORE DB command to restore the
database.
Attention: Ensure that you remember the password and keep a
copy stored in a secure location. Without the password, data cannot be recovered.
Example
To specify that database backups include a copy of the master encryption key for the
server, run the following
command:set dbrecovery dbback protectkeys=yes password=protect8991