Distributing Backups

In a workgroup configuration, where large numbers of systems are involved it is frequently most efficient to centralize backup administration. In this way you can control the backup process and ensure that the data important to your organization is always appropriately backed up.

Using HP OpenView OmniBack II for Backup

If you are backing up large numbers of systems, the HP OmniBack software product can be particularly useful. HP OmniBack is faster than other methods of backup. It also can do the following:

centralize backup administration
allow large numbers of systems to backed up while unattended
create a database of backup information
allow customization for different parts of your organization

Using HP OmniBack II involves setting up a database server and running HP OmniBack II software that directs and records the backup process for clients.

The following illustration shows a server running OmniBack II software administering the backup process. The server sends individually tailored backup instructions over the network to specified clients. The clients then send the data to backed up to storage media, such as DDS tape or DLT tape drives, which can either be connected directly to the server or to one or more of the clients. The clients then return a record of the backup to the server so the backup process can be reviewed and monitored. For a detailed description, see the HP OpenView OmniBack II Administrator’s Guide.

For more information on the various different methods of backing up, see “Backing Up Data”.

Figure 2-5 Distributing Backups with HP OmniBack II

Distributing Backups

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