IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Space Management, Version 7.1
Managing space for AIX and Linux systems
The Tivoli® Storage Manager for Space Management client provides hierarchical storage management (HSM) for AIX® and Linux systems and storage pools.
Configuring the Tivoli Storage Manager for Space Management client
Before you configure space management for a file system,
you must configure the Tivoli Storage Manager for Space Management client itself. You
also must configure some options that apply to all space-managed file
systems.
Adding and configuring space management for a file system
When you add space management to a file system, you indicate
how and when files are migrated and recalled. You can also deactivate,
reactivate, and remove space management from a file system.
Migrating files
There are several types of file migration. You can configure
the Tivoli Storage Manager for Space Management client to migrate files when a files system is low on free space, or you
can selectively migrate files at any time. A file must meet several
criteria to be eligible for selective or automatic migration.
Recalling migrated files
A migrated file is recalled to the file system automatically
when the file is accessed. You can also recall selected files without
accessing the files.
Reconciling file systems
To keep local file systems synchronized with
the Tivoli Storage Manager
server for space management services, the Tivoli Storage Manager for Space Management client automatically
reconciles your file systems at preset intervals. You can also start
reconciliation manually, and you can configure immediate reconciliation.
Space management daemons
The Tivoli Storage Manager for Space Management client uses the space monitor, recall, scout, and watch daemons
to manage file systems automatically.
Scheduling services
Your Tivoli Storage
Manager administrator defines a schedule on the server and associates
your client node with that schedule to perform backup, archive, or
space management tasks automatically at specific times. Central scheduling
requires a cooperative effort between a Tivoli Storage Manager server and your client
node.