HP Archive Backup System for OpenVMS Guide to Operations

Migrating from SLS/MDMS V2.X to ABS/MDMS V4.X
B.2 SLS/MDMS V2.x to ABS/MDMS V4.x Migration
SBK Symbol ABS Equivalent Meaning
DRIVE_TYPE Storage Class /DRIVE_LIST Determines the list of tape drives to
be used.
Note: It is recommended that
MDMS media types be set up correctly
rather than using this field.
N_DRIVES
Environment
/DRIVE_COUNT
Determines the number of tape
drives to be used during a backup
operation.
PROGRESS Not supported ABS notifies the operator after a
certain number of files are backed
up.
REPLY_MSG
STATUS_MAIL
LOG_FILE
LISTING_GEN
FULL
Not supported. MDMS issues
all OPCOM messages in a
standard format
Environment /NOTIFICA-
TION
Not supported. ABS generates
a log file in ABS$LOG.
To view a save log, you need
to type ABS$log followed by
the name of the save request.
Environment
/LISTING_OPTION. ABS
generates the listing files, but
they are always located in
ABS$LISTINGS. They are
named the same as the Save
request followed by the save
operation number.
Environment /LIST
ING_OPTION=FULL
Determines the notification to be
performed when each backup operation
is executed and completed.
Determines the recepient who must
be e-mailed when the job completes.
Determines the name of the log file
for the operation.
Determines the name of the backup
listing file to be produced from each
operation.
Determines if the listing file provides
complete information or only
a brief about the backed up files .
PRINT_Q Not supported. Determines the Print queue where
the listing file is printed.
B.2.3 Operational Differences between MDMS V2 and MDMS V3
This section discusses the main operational differences between MDMS V3 (includes MDMS
V3 and later versions) and its previous version MDMS V2 (includes MDMS V2 and lower versions).
In some cases, there are conceptual differences in the approach but the output is the same.
You are also given an insight into the changes implemented in order to make the upgrade as
smooth as possible. Also, the reasons for implementing some changes are explained. It also
enables you to use the new features to optimize your configuration and usage of the products.
– Any reference to MDMS V2 in this chapter points to MDMS V2 and lower versions
– Any reference to MDMS V3 in this chapter points to MDMS V3 and later versions
B–8 Migrating from SLS/MDMS V2.X to ABS/MDMS V4.X