A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
image.data is silently created when using the -T flag of mksysb, which is used to create a backup using snapshots. In an older version of AIX, image.data was not created.
Local fix
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: * Systems running the 6100-09 Technology Level with * bos.sysmgt.sysbr at or between 6.1.9.30 and 6.1.9.101 **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: * image.data is silently created when using the -T flag * of mksysb, which is used to create a backup using * snapshots. * In an older version of AIX, image.data was not * created. **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * Install APAR IV85104. ****************************************************************
Problem conclusion
Created an environment variable (MKSYSB_SNAP_DATA) that can be set to "no" in order to disable the image.data file creation when using the -T flag.
Temporary fix
Comments
6100-09 - use AIX APAR IV85104 6100-09 - use AIX APAR IV85104 7100-04 - use AIX APAR IV84448 7100-04 - use AIX APAR IV84448 7200-01 - use AIX APAR IV85239
APAR Information
APAR number
IV85104
Reported component name
AIX 610 STD EDI
Reported component ID
5765G6200
Reported release
610
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
YesPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Submitted date
2016-05-23
Closed date
2016-05-23
Last modified date
2017-01-20
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
Fix information
Fixed component name
AIX 610 STD EDI
Fixed component ID
5765G6200
Applicable component levels
R610 PSY U868719
UP16/10/25 I 1000
PTF to Fileset Mapping
U868719 bos.sysmgt.sysbr 6.1.9.200
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Document Information
Modified date:
17 December 2021