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IBM System Storage DS3000: Introduction and Implementation Guide
Figure A-2 Re-using disabled FlashCopy logical drives: Windows basic/regular disks
Detailed instructions for Windows 2003 basic disks
Use the following procedure when creating FlashCopy logical drives on a host running
Windows Server 2003, using
basic disks
. Failure to complete the steps listed can result in an
inaccurate point-in-time image of the base logical drive.
FlashCopy logical drives can be reused (for frequent or nightly backups) or created for
one-time usage (speculative change or upgrade testing). For instructions on how to reuse a
disabled FlashCopy logical drive, see “Reusing FlashCopy logical drives” on page 530.
Stop the host application or suspend
data transfer
Run
SMrepassist -f
on host
where flashcopy logical drive
resides
Disable FlashCopy logical drive
(
disableFlashCopy logical
drive
or GUI equivalent)
Run
SMrepassist -f
on host
where base logical drive resides
Re-create FlashCopy logical drive
(
recreateFlashCopy logical
drive
or GUI equivalent)
Restart the host application or re-
enable data transfer
End of Process
FlashCopy logical drive ready for
use
(backup, speculative test, upgrades)
Disable FlashCopy logical drive until
required again (for backup or
testing)
(
disableFlashCopy logical
drive
or GUI equivalent)
Tip: For command references and information about the use of the Script Editor and CLI,
see Appendix C, “CLI” on page 539.
