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How do I create a mksysb DVD backup on AIX?

Run:

smit mkdvd

When prompted to “Use an existing mksysb image?” choose “No”

When prompted for “DVD backup media format?” choose “1 ISO9660 (CD format)”.

Choose the following options:

                         Back Up This System to ISO9660 DVD

Type or select values in entry fields.
Press Enter AFTER making all desired changes.

                                                        [Entry Fields]
  DVD-R or DVD-RAM Device                            []                           +

  mksysb creation options:
   Create map files?                                  yes                         +
   Exclude files?                                     yes                         +
  Disable software packing of backup?                 no                          +
  Backup extended attributes?                         yes                         +

  File system to store mksysb image                  [/u2/mksysb]                            /
     (If blank, the file system
       will be created for you.)

  File system to store DVD file structure            []                            /
     (If blank, the file system
       will be created for you.)

  File system to store final DVD images              []                            /
     (If blank, the file system
       will be created for you.)

  If file systems are being created:
    Volume Group for created file systems            [datavg]                     +

  Advanced Customization Options:
  Do you want the DVD to be bootable?                 yes                         +
  Remove final images after creating DVD?             no                          +
  Create the DVD now?                                 no                          +
  Install bundle file                                []                            /
  File with list of packages to copy to DVD          []                            /
  Location of packages to copy to DVD                []                           +/
  Customization script                               []                            /
  User supplied bosinst.data file                    []                            /
  Debug output?                                       no                          +
  User supplied image.data file                      []                            /

Press Enter to begin the system backup creation when you finish making selections. When the operation completes successfully, there is a file or files located in the /mkcd/cd_images directory.

Transfer the file to a workstation with DVD burner. You may transfer it via any method of your choosing (i.e. FTP, moving it to a samba share, etc.).

Create a bootable DVD from the ISO backup image using your DVD-burning software.

Resources:

How do I edit a Linux file through SSH using Nano?

The following assumes you’ve already established an SSH connection using a utility like putty. Nano uses keystroke combinations to execute certain functions. The keystrokes consist of first pressing and holding the control key and then pressing an additional key. The following are common functions:

CTRL+o: this will save the file
CTRL+x: this will exit the file
CTRL+w: this will allow you to enter a phrase to search the file
CTRL+k: this will allow you to cut 1 or more lines of text
CTRL+u: this will allow you to uncut lines of text that were cut using CTRL k (similar to pasting text)
CTRL+v: this will advance the file to the next page
CTRL+y: this will move the file to the previous page
CTRL+t: this will run spellcheck on the file

To create a new file using Nano, please follow these steps:

Open Nano by typing the following:
nano
Enter the information to wish to put in the file.
Save the file (keystroke listed above).
Enter the name of the file.
Press Enter.

To edit an existing file using Nano, please follow these steps:

Open Nano by typing the following:
nano filename
Edit the information in the file.
Save the file (keystroke listed above).
Press Enter to save the file with the same name.

How do I install and use the Cisco IPSEC VPN client?

If Eclipse manages your network firewall we can supply you with information to establish a secure connection remotely over an IPSEC VPN client. The three basic steps are.

1. Install the Cisco VPN client software.

NOTE: Please open an SR if you need the VPN client software

2. Create a connection profile, instructions are available here

3. Click connect with Cisco username and password.

NOTE: Please open an SR if you need this information or you need users added or removed.

Creating or Importing a Cisco IPSEC VPN Connection Profile

A connection profile defines the VPN server, group authentication and group password that is specific to your company. Once you’ve installed the Cisco VPN client software there are two options to complete the setup.

You can either create a new connection profile or you can import one (sometimes refered to as a “.pcf” file). Below are instructions for either method.

To create a new connection profile:

Open the VPN Client program.
Click on the New icon.
In Connection Entry: give it a name (for example Company VPN).
In Host: list the public ip of your VPN server (in most cases public ip of your firewall).
On the Authentication tab, enter information specific to your VPN:

Name: Enter the name for your IPSEC group (typically 3xclient or 4xclient but this may differ). This is case sensative.
Password: – Enter the group password associated with the name above. This is case-sensitive.

Note: The Eclipse Networking Team will provide Host, Group and Password if Eclipse manages your VPN.

To import a connection profile:

Open the VPN Client program.
Click on the Import icon.
Point to the “.pcf” file.

Note: The Eclipse Networking Team can provide you with a .pcf file. Alternatively, if you have one already setup you can locate it on your local computer in C:\Program Files\Cisco Systems\VPN Client\Profiles and then either email it or transfer it to the new computer you are setting up.

Once the Connection Entry has been defined you simply need to connect to it using your username and password. The Eclipse Networking Team can also provide this information if you do not have it or you need an additional username and password added.

How do I fix a VSI-FAX duplicate key error?

If the VSI-FAX database has been corrupted, you may receive an error similar to the following:

vfxstat: Cannot login: Duplicate key

If this happens, we recommend that you run the following procedure as provided by Esker technical support:

cd $VSIFAX/spool/dbs
vdbtool unload -h on user > user.csv
vfxsched stop
vdbtool delete user
vdbtool create $VSIFAX/lib/dbs/user.sch
vdbtool load -h on -u user < user.csv
vfxsched start
vfxadmin user -t umd=usr-admin vsifax

If that does not resolve your issues, you should contact Esker technical support for assistance.