Tag: aix

Why do I need an AIX upgrade for Eclipse 8.6.9?

The application server portion of Eclipse 8.6.9 requires JBoss 5.1 and Java 6. The IBM Java 6 SDK requires the following minimum levels of AIX:

Java 6 32-bit Java 6 64-bit
Minimum AIX level supported – 5.1 N/A N/A
Minimum AIX level supported – 5.2 N/A N/A
Minimum AIX level supported – 5.3 5300-07 (APAR IZ07976) 5300-07 (APAR IZ07976)
Minimum AIX level supported – 6.1 6100-GOLD 6100-GOLD
Minimum AIX level supported – 7.1 7100-GOLD 7100-GOLD
End of Service 30 Nov 2017 30 Nov 2017

Source: http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/java/jdk/aix/service.html

If you follow the recommended best practices for keeping your AIX server up to date, you are already on a supported version of AIX.

How do I view my Eclipse tape backup logs on AIX?

The standard tape backup script keeps a number of log files that are accessible to the system administrator. To view the log files, log into your server as root and run the following commands. You may also configure the backup script to send an email every time the backup is run.

/tmp/backup.bak contains the output from the last successful tape backup command

more /tmp/backup.bak

The log for a successful tape backup will show output similar to the following:

Backing up to /dev/rmt0.
Cluster 51200 bytes (100 blocks).
Volume 1 on /dev/rmt0
The total size is 19986274993 bytes.
Backup finished on Tue Sep  7 18:11:20 CDT 2010; there are 39071600 blocks on 1 volumes.

/tmp/backup.chk contains the start and stop timestamps for the tape backup operation

more /tmp/backup.chk

The following log file indicates the backup ran for 30 minutes.

Backup started at: Mon Feb 22 21:00:05 EST 2010
Backup ended at: Mon Feb 22 21:30:11 EST 2010

/tmp/backup.err contains any potential error messages from the most recent backup

more /tmp/backup.err

The following log file indicates there was no tape in the drive.

backup: 0511-089 Cannot open /dev/rmt0: The device is not ready for operation.
Mount volume 1 on /dev/rmt0.

/tmp/snapsave.log logs database suspension and snapshot operations:

less /tmp/snapsave.log

The following log file shows a successful backup and details the database and snapshot operations taking place. This is very useful for troubleshooting backup issues.

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Tue Sep  7 21:00:05 CDT 2010: Current snapshot status
Snapshots for /u2
Current  Location          512-blocks        Free Time
*        /dev/fslv00           163840       50432 Mon Sep  6 21:01:32 CDT 2010
Snapshots for /u2/eclipse
Current  Location          512-blocks        Free Time
*        /dev/fslv01          2818048     1512448 Mon Sep  6 21:01:39 CDT 2010
Snapshots for /u2/eclipse/ereports
Current  Location          512-blocks        Free Time
*        /dev/fslv02            32768       32000 Mon Sep  6 21:01:44 CDT 2010
Snapshots for /u2/pdw
Current  Location          512-blocks        Free Time
*        /dev/fslv03          1835008     1833984 Mon Sep  6 21:01:48 CDT 2010
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Tue Sep  7 21:00:16 CDT 2010: Releasing and unmounting previous snapshots
Tue Sep  7 21:00:18 CDT 2010: Unmounting /snap/u2/pdw
Tue Sep  7 21:00:23 CDT 2010: Removing snapshot(s) of /u2/pdw
rmlv: Logical volume fslv03 is removed.
Tue Sep  7 21:00:31 CDT 2010: Unmounting /snap/u2/eclipse/ereports
Tue Sep  7 21:00:32 CDT 2010: Removing snapshot(s) of /u2/eclipse/ereports
rmlv: Logical volume fslv02 is removed.
Tue Sep  7 21:00:39 CDT 2010: Unmounting /snap/u2/eclipse
Tue Sep  7 21:00:40 CDT 2010: Removing snapshot(s) of /u2/eclipse
rmlv: Logical volume fslv01 is removed.
Tue Sep  7 21:00:47 CDT 2010: Unmounting /snap/u2
Tue Sep  7 21:00:47 CDT 2010: Removing snapshot(s) of /u2
rmlv: Logical volume fslv00 is removed.
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Tue Sep  7 21:00:53 CDT 2010: Suspending database
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Tue Sep  7 21:00:59 CDT 2010: Performing snapshots:
Tue Sep  7 21:00:59 CDT 2010: Taking snapshot of /u2
Snapshot for file system /u2 created on /dev/fslv00
Tue Sep  7 21:01:04 CDT 2010: Taking snapshot of /u2/eclipse
Snapshot for file system /u2/eclipse created on /dev/fslv01
Tue Sep  7 21:01:11 CDT 2010: Taking snapshot of /u2/eclipse/ereports
Snapshot for file system /u2/eclipse/ereports created on /dev/fslv02
Tue Sep  7 21:01:16 CDT 2010: Taking snapshot of /u2/pdw
Snapshot for file system /u2/pdw created on /dev/fslv03
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Tue Sep  7 21:01:21 CDT 2010: Database suspend released.
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Tue Sep  7 21:01:21 CDT 2010: Mounting snapshot filesystems
Tue Sep  7 21:01:23 CDT 2010: Mounting snapshot: /snap/u2
Tue Sep  7 21:01:25 CDT 2010: Mounting snapshot: /snap/u2/eclipse
Tue Sep  7 21:01:27 CDT 2010: Mounting snapshot: /snap/u2/eclipse/ereports
Tue Sep  7 21:01:30 CDT 2010: Mounting snapshot: /snap/u2/pdw
rmt0 changed
Tue Sep  7 21:02:05 CDT 2010: Starting backup from /snap
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Tue Sep  7 22:40:15 CDT 2010: Mailing backup report
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How do I check the status of my EVault backup?

To manually check the status of your EVault backup:

  • If it’s not already installed, download and install the EVault CentralControl client from EVault’s support website or using this direct link.
  • If you’re using CentralControl for the first time, you’ll need to add connections to each server being backed up by EVault:
    • File -> New Agent
    • Fill in the Description, Network address, and root/Administrator user name and password fields
    • Press OK
  • Click the “+” sign next to the server you wish to check to expand and display the backup job(s)
  • Click the “+” sign next to the backup job you wish to check to expand and display the Logs folder
  • Select the Logs folder and double-click the most recent log to display the log. A successful backup will have no errors with output similar to the following:
06-Sep 21:03 SSET-I-04131 disconnect from the Vault at 06-Sep-2010 21:03:24 -0700
06-Sep 21:03 BKUP-I-00001 errors encountered:                        0
06-Sep 21:03 BKUP-I-00002 warnings encountered:                      0
06-Sep 21:03 BKUP-I-00003 files/directories examined:                280,340
06-Sep 21:03 BKUP-I-00004 files/directories filtered:                0
06-Sep 21:03 BKUP-I-00006 files/directories deferred:                0
06-Sep 21:03 BKUP-I-00007 files/directories backed-up:               280,340
06-Sep 21:03 BKUP-I-00008 files backed-up:                           267,837
06-Sep 21:03 BKUP-I-00009 directories backed-up:                     12,503
06-Sep 21:03 BKUP-I-00010 data stream bytes processed:               14,782,268,676 (13.76 GB)
06-Sep 21:03 BKUP-I-00011 all stream bytes processed:                14,782,268,676 (13.76 GB)
06-Sep 21:03 BKUP-I-00012 pre-delta bytes processed:                 651,912,316 (621.71 MB)
06-Sep 21:03 BKUP-I-00013 deltized bytes processed:                  118,090,710 (112.62 MB)
06-Sep 21:03 BKUP-I-00014 compressed bytes processed:                34,164,618 (32.58 MB)
06-Sep 21:03 BKUP-I-00015 approximate bytes deferred:                0 (0 bytes)
06-Sep 21:03 BKUP-I-00016 reconnections on recv fail:                0
06-Sep 21:03 BKUP-I-00017 reconnections on send fail:                0
06-Sep 21:03 SYST-I-07035 send e-mail: OK
06-Sep 21:03 BKUP-I-04128 job completed at 06-Sep-2010 21:03:26 -0700
06-Sep 21:03 BKUP-I-04129 elapsed time 00:03:11

Here’s a screencast showing an overview of the process:

How do I obtain AIX media?

  • You will need your IBM customer number and system number.
    • If you don’t have this, you may call IBM Software: 800-879-2755 option 2 option 2
    • Ask IBM for your customer number and system number; they will ask for your system model and serial number, which are printed on a sticker that’s on your server.
  • Log into IBM Entitled Software Support
    • Select Register Entitled Customer Number
    • Select Downloads
    • Select Server
    • Select AIX SPO
    • Select AIX Base v7.1.0,ENU,DVD (whichever is the most current version)
    • Follow prompts for electronic software delivery (downloads) or request physical media delivery (if available)