Doing a full monthly backup - Revision history

Fitz at 19:33, 3 August 2006

2006-08-03T19:33:11Z

Fitz at 13:06, 16 June 2006

2006-06-16T13:06:20Z

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	# Find a blank DDS-4 tape.		# Find a blank DDS-4 tape.
	# Label it with the month and year.		# Label it with the month and year.
	# Go to the ~~4th-floor~~ server closet. Use [[CAB6]] to open it.		# Go to the basement server closet. Use [[CAB6]] to open it.
	# Find the [[backup\|tape backup server]]. Currently, this machine is in the middle shelf closest to the doors, and should have a label identifying it.		# Find the [[backup\|tape backup server]]. Currently, this machine is in the middle shelf closest to the doors, and should have a label identifying it.
	# Find the [[ArchivePython\|tape autoloader]]. This is near the bottom of [[backup]]'s drive bay, labelled "DDS4 Digital Data Storage".		# Find the [[ArchivePython\|tape autoloader]]. This is near the bottom of [[backup]]'s drive bay, labelled "DDS4 Digital Data Storage".

Skylar at 18:28, 5 February 2005

2005-02-05T18:28:21Z

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	# Take tape 1 out. This will be the top tape facing you as the magazine ejects.		# Take tape 1 out. This will be the top tape facing you as the magazine ejects.
	# Insert the new tape.		# Insert the new tape.
	# ~~Run~~ the ~~backup script /root/scripts/monthly_backup.pl~~ on [[backup]].		# Log in as the operator user on [[Servers:Backup\|backup]] with the insecure password.
	# Eject the tape, and load the original tape 1 back in.		# Run the command <tt>amtape CSMonthly slot 1</tt> to load the first tape.
			# Run the command <tt>amdump CSMonthly</tt> to perform the dump.
			# Eject the tape, and load the original tape 1 back in when you receive an email that the dump is done.

Skylar at 01:57, 13 January 2005

2005-01-13T01:57:51Z

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	# Take tape 1 out. This will be the top tape facing you as the magazine ejects.		# Take tape 1 out. This will be the top tape facing you as the magazine ejects.
	# Insert the new tape.		# Insert the new tape.
	# Run the backup script /root/scripts/monthly_backup.sh on [[backup]].		# Run the backup script /root/scripts/monthly_backup.pl on [[backup]].
	# Eject the tape, and load the original tape 1 back in.		# Eject the tape, and load the original tape 1 back in.

Skylar at 01:37, 13 January 2005

2005-01-13T01:37:03Z

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# Find a blank DDS-4 tape.
# Label it with the month and year.
# Go to the 4th-floor server closet. Use [[CAB6]] to open it.
# Find the [[backup|tape backup server]]. Currently, this machine is in the middle shelf closest to the doors, and should have a label identifying it.
# Find the [[ArchivePython|tape autoloader]]. This is near the bottom of [[backup]]'s drive bay, labelled "DDS4 Digital Data Storage".
# Push the eject button (the top button). The LCD should change to "EJECT MAGAZINE? PRESS ENTER".
# Push the enter button (the bottom button). The current tape will unload, and the magazine will be ejected after that. This can take several minutes, so be patient.
# Take tape 1 out. This will be the top tape facing you as the magazine ejects.
# Insert the new tape.
# Run the backup script /root/scripts/monthly_backup.sh on [[backup]].
# Eject the tape, and load the original tape 1 back in.

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	# Label it with the month and year.		# Label it with the month and year.
	# Go to the basement server closet. Use [[CAB6]] to open it.		# Go to the basement server closet. Use [[CAB6]] to open it.
	# Find the [[~~backup~~\|tape backup server]]. Currently, this machine is in the middle shelf closest to the doors, and should have a label identifying it.		# Find the [[Servers:Backup\|tape backup server]]. Currently, this machine is in the middle shelf closest to the doors, and should have a label identifying it.
	# Find the ~~[[ArchivePython\|~~tape autoloader]]. This is near the bottom of [[~~backup~~]]'s drive bay, labelled "DDS4 Digital Data Storage".		# Find the tape autoloader. This is near the bottom of [[Servers:Backup\|Backup]]'s drive bay, labelled "DDS4 Digital Data Storage".
	# Push the eject button (the top button). The LCD should change to "EJECT MAGAZINE? PRESS ENTER".		# Push the eject button (the top button). The LCD should change to "EJECT MAGAZINE? PRESS ENTER".
	# Push the enter button (the bottom button). The current tape will unload, and the magazine will be ejected after that. This can take several minutes, so be patient.		# Push the enter button (the bottom button). The current tape will unload, and the magazine will be ejected after that. This can take several minutes, so be patient.
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	# Insert the new tape.		# Insert the new tape.
	# Log in as the operator user on [[Servers:Backup\|backup]] with the insecure password.		# Log in as the operator user on [[Servers:Backup\|backup]] with the insecure password.
			#* The new tape(s) may have to be labelled. Use <tt>amlabel CSMonthly <label> slot n</tt> to label. The format for <tt><label></tt> is <tt>CSMonthly-Year<year>-Month<month>-Tape<n></tt>.
	# Run the command <tt>amtape CSMonthly slot 1</tt> to load the first tape.		# Run the command <tt>amtape CSMonthly slot 1</tt> to load the first tape.
	# Run the command <tt>amdump CSMonthly</tt> to perform the dump.		# Run the command <tt>amdump CSMonthly</tt> to perform the dump.
	# Eject the tape, and load the original tape 1 back in when you receive an email that the dump is done.		# Eject the tape, and load the original tape 1 back in when you receive an email that the dump is done.