To define an existing backup set to the Tivoli Storage Manager server, first complete the following fields and then click Finish, or click Cancel to end the task.
Enter the name of the backup set you want to define to this server. This parameter is required. The maximum length of the name is 30 characters.
The server adds a unique suffix to the name you enter. For example, if you name your backup set, mybackupset, the server adds a unique number such as 3099 to the name. The server identifies the backup set name as mybackupset.3099. This allows you to create backup sets with the same name without overwriting previous backup sets.
Select the device class name for the volumes from which the backup set will be read. This parameter is required.
Note: The device type associated with the device class you specify must match the device class with which the backup set was originally generated.
Enter the volume names on which the backup set resides. This parameter is required.
Note: The volumes you specify must be listed in the order they were created, or the task will fail. Separate volumes with commas, not spaces.
Enter a value for the period of time volumes used for backup sets should be retained. The default is 365 days.
0 to 30000 | Specifies the number of days the volumes should be retained. |
Nolimit | Specifies the volumes should be retained indefinitely. Tivoli Storage Manager retains the volumes forever, unless the volumes are deleted from server storage. |
Enter a description to associate with the client's data contained in the backup set. The maximum length of the description is 255 characters. This parameter is optional.