Ensure that the CommServe and MediaAgent have been installed in the CommCell before installing this Agent.
The following diagram illustrates the sequence of operations for getting started with this Agent.
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BackupThis Agent supports several backup types and options. See Backup - Informix for more information. |
RestoreThis Agent supports several restore options. See Restore Data - Informix for a list of supported options and other considerations on restoring data using this Agent. |
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Configuration |
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AgentOnce this Agent is installed, it is displayed in the CommCell Browser as a level under the client computer in which it is installed. Several configurable options are available at this level. See Agents - Informix for more information. |
InstancesAn instance is a logical grouping of one or more databases or partitions that need to be backed up. An instance is displayed below the Agent in the Commcell Browser. Several configurable options are available for an instance. See Instances - Informix for more information. |
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SubclientsA subclient is a portion of a client, and it can either contain all of the client's data or a designated subset thereof. Several configurable options are available at this level. See Subclients - Informix for more information. |
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Administration |
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Data AgingData Aging is the removal of data from media and is based on the retention rules for aging data. By default, the retention rules are set to infinite. You can define retention rules based on the storage requirements of your organization. See Data Aging for more information. |
Auxiliary CopyAuxiliary copy allows you to create secondary copies of data secured by this Agent. By default data is stored in the primary copy. You can make copies of the data based on the storage requirements of your organization. See Auxiliary Copy for more information. |
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Additional features |
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This Agent includes a host of other features that can be used to customize the data protection operation in your environment. For a comprehensive list of all features available for this agent, expand the Operations, Configuration Administration and Management options in the table of contents displayed in the left pane. |
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Plan the Disaster Recovery |
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Before you use your agent, be sure to review and understand the associated full system restore (or disaster recovery) procedure. The procedure may require that you plan specific actions or consider certain items before an emergency occurs. For more information, see: |