Overview |
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Tasks |
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Included with |
Tivoli Problem Management |
The Tivoli Problem Management Archive Utility |
The Tivoli Problem Management Archive Utility
recovers disk space and maintains a high level of performance for Tivoli Problem
Management over time. The Archive Utility:
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Features and warnings |
The Archive Utility enables you to archive
problems and information calls. Information calls do not have a problem associated with
them, but do have open and close dates of the same type as problem calls. Open and close
dates are important for determining which items to archive. The Archive Utility is a very flexible tool. There are, however, functions for which the Archive Utility was not designed. A list follows, along with several other cautions. Caution: Read the following caution points before you attempt an archive procedure at your site.
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When to use the Archive Utility |
The Archive Utility should be used regularly to
move data from the production database to an alternative storage location. The schedule used for your site depends on varying factors, including:
Generally, the Archive Utility should run during non-peak hours. Alternatively, the Archive Utility should run when the production database is not in use. |
Running the Archive Utility before a migration |
You should archive your Tivoli Problem
Management data before you migrate to a newer version of Tivoli Problem Management. If you migrate to a new version of Tivoli Problem Management, you need to:
See the following Help topics to guide you through the procedures required to install, configure, and use the Archive Utility: |