A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
mksysb & savevg using -V option to verify backup. the mksysb may fail to account the number of volumes used thus may prompt to mount the 1st volume what is not required when we only have one volume used. Also, the mksysb would not check correctly the return code from the restore made by the verify option, and would say the backup was successful while it was not.
Local fix
Hit return on verification volume 1 prompt. This will not be possible if running the mksysb in a script. Check for error message from the restore command instead of relying on the successful message. Scripts relying on mksysb return code will fail to detect errors from verification step.
Problem summary
mksysb may prompt for a volume when it is not required.
Problem conclusion
Correct mksysb for the number of volumes used and to check the return values on the restore.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
IV04177
Reported component name
AIX 5.3
Reported component ID
5765G0300
Reported release
530
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Submitted date
2011-08-02
Closed date
2011-08-02
Last modified date
2013-04-07
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
Fix information
Fixed component name
AIX 5.3
Fixed component ID
5765G0300
Applicable component levels
R530 PSY U844674
UP11/10/10 I 1000
PTF to Fileset Mapping
U844674 bos.sysmgt.sysbr 5.3.12.4
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Document Information
Modified date:
07 April 2013