To prepare the server for automatic and manual database backup operations, ensure that
you specify a tape or file device class and complete other steps.
Procedure
- 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
Configuring servers.
- 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.*)
All of these actions are completed by issuing 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.
Important: Create a strong password that is at least 8 characters long. Ensure that you remember this
password. If you specify a password for database backup, you must specify the same password on the
RESTORE DB command to restore the database.
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