Re: BRMS/ADSTAR

[Chuck Lewis <CLEWIS@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks John !

And thanks for not being at a loss buddy <BG> !!

Chuck

John Cirocco wrote:

> Chuck,
>
> ADSM lives and dies by the "incremental ONLY" backup.  Without too much 
>detail, the /400 applications we are used to, normally require "point in time" 
>backups for recovery.
>
> With ADSM, once a file is backed up, if it never changes it will NEVER be 
>backed up.  Much different way of thinking.  It works great for desk tops and 
>also file and print.  But for application business data, I'll pass.
>
> As for BRMS without ADSM, no problemo.   IBM just used the API's of ADSM to 
>try to sell more copies of BRMS.  Problem is, that causes the /400 to be the 
>only (well almost) platform that has a different interface and paradyme.
>
> John (never at loss for an opinion) Cirocco
>
> >>> Chuck Lewis <CLEWIS@IQUEST.NET> 04/05/99 04:25PM >>>
> John Cirocco wrote:
> <==== LOTS deleted ====>
> <My second biggest advice is DO NOT use ADSM to back up a /400 with BRMS.  
>Normal save restore works much better and is safer.>
>
> Why's this (i.e. not using ADSM with BRMS) or can't you use BRMS without ADSM 
>(pardon my ignorance - just wondering !) ?
>
> Chuck
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