What is the procedure to restore an Eclipse database server?

If the need arises to restore the Eclipse database, we recommend following the general procedure below:

  • Whenever possible, backup the existing system
  • Whenever possible, move the existing /u2 filesystems to a new location and create new /u2 filesystems
  • Restore the database filesystems
  • Start the UniVerse database, SYSTEM.ADMIN and JBoss application server

If the need arises to restore an Eclipse database server from bare metal, we recommend following the general procedure below:

  • Install the OS (Red Hat Enterprise Linux or AIX) using the DVD media
  • Configure the OS for use with Eclipse
  • Restore the OS configuration files (i.e. users, printers, email relay configuration, etc.)
  • Install and configure the UniVerse database and VSIFAX
  • Restore the Eclipse filesystems (/u2/eclipse, /u2/pdw, etc.)