Generate Backup Set

To generate a backup set of a client's data that is already backed up on a Tivoli Storage Manager server, first complete the following fields and then click Finish, or click Cancel to end the task. The backup set is generated on sequential media.

Backup Set Name

Enter the name of the backup set that will contain the client node's data. This parameter is required.

The server adds a unique suffix to the name you enter. For example, if you name your backup set, mybackupset, the server adds a unique number such as 3099 to the name. The server identifies the backup set name as mybackupset.3099. This allows you to create backup sets with the same name without overwriting previous backup sets.

Filespace Name

Enter the name of the filespace that contains the data to include in the backup set. If you do not enter a filespace name, data from all of the client node's backed up, active filespaces will be included in the backup set. A wildcard character (*) may be used to specify a filespace name or a list may be specified by separating the filespace names with commas. This parameter is optional.

Device Class

Select the name of the device class to which the backup set will be written. This parameter is required.

Retention Period

Enter a value for the period of time volumes used for backup sets should be retained. The default is 365 days.

0 to 9999 Specifies the number of days the volumes should be retained.
Nolimit Specifies the volumes should be retained indefinitely. Tivoli Storage Manager retains the volumes forever, unless the volumes are deleted from server storage.

Volume Names

Enter the name of the volume that will contain the backup set. More than one volume can be specified by separating the volume names using commas with no intervening spaces. This parameter is optional.

Use Scratch Volumes

Select an option for scratch volumes:.

Yes Specifies a scratch volume can be used for the backup set. The default is Yes.
No Specifies a scratch volume cannot be used for the backup set.

Description

Enter a description to associate with the client's data contained in the backup set. The maximum length of the description is 255 characters. This parameter is optional.

Wait for Completion

Select an option for processing.

Yes Specifies to wait for the server to complete this operation in the foreground. Messages created are not displayed until the operation completes processing.
No Specifies the server should complete the operation in the background. The default is No.