FAQs - 1-Touch for AIX

Deployment Configuration Recovery FAQ Troubleshooting

Does NIM server require any configuration or settings for 1-Touch Recovery?

No. NIM server does not require any additional configuration for 1-Touch recovery. The latest NIM server software must be installed on both the 1-Touch servers and the 1-Touch clients. Ensure that NIM server has installed BOS and SPOT resources of the same version as client image.

Why do I need NIM Server during 1-Touch Recovery?

When you initiate 1-Touch recovery from CommCell Console, the system will transfer the client's base image to NIM server. The NIM server will reboot the client. The client will establish network connection with NIM server and backup image on the NIM server will be used to install the operating system on the client.

Is Manual Cleanup Necessary on the NIM Server if Automatic Reboot of Client is not Selected during 1-Touch Recovery?

Yes. Manual cleanup has to be performed on the NIM Server if Automatic Client Reboot option is not selected during recovery as explained below. Make sure to note down the recovery JobId as it is used during the cleanup.

 On NIM Master Server:

nim -o deallocate -a mksysb=GalaxySR_<>JobId> <NimClientName>
nim -o deallocate -a fb_script=FB_GalaxySR_<JobId> <NimClientName>
nim -o deallocate -a bosinst_data=BOSInit_GalaxySR_<JobId> <NimClientName>
nim -o remove GalaxySR_<JobId>
nim -o remove BOSInit_GalaxySR_<JobId>
nim -o remove FB_GalaxySR_<JobId>
 

rm -rf "/tftpboot/Galaxy_SR/<JobId>

Optionally,

rm -rf <1-Touch Server Directory>/<NimClientName>

Example:

nim -o deallocate -a mksysb=GalaxySR_789 uxclient100

can I recover a client if the operating system is not running on the client?

Yes. You can restore the client if the operating system is not running or crashed. You must select No Automatic Reboot option when you initiate 1-Touch recovery from CommCell Console. You must manually perform network boot for the client. For more information, refer to Rebuilding a Client.

Can I perform dissimilar recovery of one IBM P-series machine to another P-series machine model?

Yes, if the following conditions are met: