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4.1 Normal Operation

This section explains operations which need to be performed before disaster recovery failover.

If updating is performed on the primary site, such as resource configuration information to do with an L-Platform deployment, perform the following to collect the information for Disaster Recovery switchover. Collect information either automatically or periodically to ensure the latest configuration information is available.

  1. Export the required information from the primary site

    1. Export the required information

      As a backup in case of failure of the primary site, and where an environment has been constructed on the backup site that can be used for recovery, export the information as explained below. When information is collected automatically, this information is not necessary.

      • L-Platform Templates

      • L-Platform Configuration Information

      • Resource Information

      • Accounting Information

      • Metering Logs

      • Execution Information of Sample Scripts

      One of the following operations is recommended.

      • When changing the configurations of managed servers, export the information first, and maintain the latest system information

      • Export regularly, and update the data

      Execute the command shown below to collect the information.

      [Windows Manager]

      >Installation_folder\SVROR\Manager\bin\rcxmgrexport -dir dir1 <RETURN>

      For details on the rcxmgrexport command, refer to "A.1 rcxmgrexport".

    2. Export the network device information

      When you change the target network device configuration, keep the latest system configuration by exporting the information.

      Execute the command shown below to collect the information.

      [Windows Manager]

      >Installation_folder\SVROR\Manager\bin\rcxadm netconfig export -file file.xml<RETURN>

      For details on the rcxadm netconfig command, refer to "3.7 rcxadm netconfig" in the "Reference Guide (Command/XML) CE".

    Note

    • Operations such as L-Platform deployment, return, or configuration modifications which change various information, must not be performed during export of information.

    • If the accounting setting is on, it is recommended to export switchover information every day.

      This ensures the exported information of the primary site will be updated with the newest information.

  2. Backup customized information of the primary site

    When disaster recovery failover is performed from the primary site to the backup site, some settings must be performed again. To simplify these settings, save the following information of the primary site. Use the "OtherBackupFiles" folder in the failover information folder to save the information.

    • Installation_folder\SVROR\Manager\etc\customize_data

    • Installation_folder\SVROR\Manager\etc\trapop.bat

    • Installation_folder\SVROR\Manager\etc\event_handler

    • Installation_folder\SVROR\Manager\etc\scripts

    • Installation_folder\SVROR\Manager\etc\vm

  3. Obtain the storage replication information

    Check the corresponding LUNs used to perform storage unit replication for the primary and backup sites.

    When "Operation collecting the configuration definition information after changes are made" in step 7. in "Chapter 3 Installation" has been configured, this operation is not necessary, as the information is collected automatically.

    Create a replication definition file which describes LUN relations.

    When using dynamic LUN mirroring storage of ETERNUS, as the target LUNs to be replicated are changed by the deployment or cancellation of L-Platforms, and the addition or removal of disks, create the replication definition file using the rcxrepdef command.

    When using a LUN that was created in advance, if replication definitions are created, modified, or deleted, the storage management software will create a replication definition file using the rcxrepdef command.

    After creating the replication definition file, specify it and create the file to perform mapping of LUNs in the backup site resources from the relation lists during import.

    To create this file, execute the rcxstorage command with the -recovery, -mode, and -outfile options specified. Specify "prepare" for the -mode option, and Failover_information_folder\storage_file for the -outfile option.

    For the Failover_information_folder, refer to "2 Configure the Disaster Recovery function" in "Chapter 3 Installation".

    For details on replication definition files, refer to "Replication Definition Files" in "High Availability for Storage Chassis" in the "Operation Guide CE".

    For details on the rcxrepdef command, refer to "5.22 rcxrepdef" in the "Reference Guide (Command/XML) CE".

    For details on the rcxstorage command, refer to "5.23 rcxstorage" in the "Reference Guide (Command/XML) CE".

  4. Back up directory service information

    Back up the directory service information. Back up the information, after performing operations such as registration, modification, or deletion of a user. For the backup procedure, refer to the manual for the directory service product being used.

  5. Back up VM management software information

    When configuring VM management software on an admin server, it is necessary to restore the VM management software information during switchover. Therefore, back up the VM management software information as well. For details on how to back up and restore VM management software information, refer to the manual of each VM management software. It is necessary to collect the VM management software information when registering, modifying, or deleting an L-Platform on which a virtual L-Server is deployed.

  6. Back up firewall configurations

    When configuring a firewall automatically using the auto-configuration function for network devices, it is recommended to use the network device configuration backup command or the management software configuration backup function, and operate as follows:

    • After configuring auto-configuration of the firewall, back up the configuration and collect the newest configuration.

    • Back up firewall configurations regularly.

    When backing up firewall configuration regularly, collect the firewall configuration immediately after executing rcxmgrexport, which exports configuration information of Resource Orchestrator, to synchronize the timing of configuration backup. Note that this operation is not necessary for NS appliance.

  7. Reflect changes of settings and back up configuration files

    After a Disaster Recovery environment is configured, if the settings of the primary site are changed according to "Chapter 8 Modifying Settings" in the "Operation Guide CE", the changes of the following settings need to be reflected in the backup site before switching.

    • "8.2 Settings for Sending Email"

    • "8.4 Editing Information in the Home Window"

    • "8.5.1 Settings for Permissions to Change L-Platform Templates"

    • "8.5.2 Subnet Settings at Segment Editing"

    • "8.5.3 Settings for the Simplified Reconfiguration Function"

    • "8.5.4 Distribution Ratio Settings"

    • "8.5.5 Application Process Settings"

    • "8.5.7 Edit the License Agreement"

    • "8.5.9 Default Password Setting for Sent Emails"

    • "8.5.10 Settings for the Maximum Number of Connections for the L-Platform Template"

    • "8.6.1 Settings for Tenant Management and Account Management"

    • "8.6.2 Editing the User Agreement when Registering a User"

    • "8.7 Accounting Settings"

    • "8.8 System Condition Server List Settings"

    • "8.9 Settings for Event Log Output for CMDB Agent"

    Back up the following files if they have been modified.

    • Installation_folder\RCXCFMG\config\mail_config.xml

    • Installation_folder\RCXCFMG\config\vsys_config.xml

    • Installation_folder\RCXCTMG\Charging\conf\accounting.properties

    • Installation_folder\RCXCTMG\Charging\conf\metering_log.properties

    • Installation_folder\RCXCTMG\MyPortal\config\application_process.properties

    • Installation_folder\RCXCTMG\MyPortal\config\custom_config.xml

    • Installation_folder\RCXCTMG\MyPortal\config\managerview_config.xml

    • Installation_folder\RCXCTMG\SecurityManagement\conf\portal.properties

    • Installation_folder\SWRBAM\CMDB\FJSVcmdbm\axis2\WEB-INF\services\mdr_cfmg\cmdb.properties

    • Installation_folder\SWRBAM\CMDB\FJSVcmdbm\axis2\WB-INF\services\mdr_ror\cmdb.properties

    • Installation_folder\SWRBAM\CMDB\FJSVcmdbm\CMDBConsole\WEB-INF\classes\viewlist_ja.xml

    • Installation_folder\RCXCTMG\MyPortal\config\license\create\default

    • Installation_folder\RCXCTMG\MyPortal\config\license\reconfigure\default

    • Installation_folder\RCXCTMG\MyPortal\config\license\return\default

    • Installation_folder\IAPS\F3FMihs\servers\FJapache\htdocs\sopdocs\pub\html\ja\cRegApply_agreement.forUse_en.html