Backing up a logical partition
Each logical partition functions like an independent system, and needs to be backed up individually.
You cannot include multiple logical partitions in the same save operation. You must back up each logical partition individually. However, you can perform a backup for each logical partition at the same time (provided all logical partitions have a dedicated removable media device).
The system automatically maintains the configuration data for your logical partitions. You cannot save it to removable media.
You need to make two copies of each backup you perform because you should always store one copy off site in case of a disaster.
It is essential that you have a backup and recovery strategy for each logical partition so that you do not lose any of your important data.
If you have any advanced program-to-program communications (APPC) controls configured that use OptiConnect on the logical partition, vary off these controllers before performing the save. If you do not vary off these controllers, they go into a failed status, are marked as damaged, and are not saved.
You must perform each backup from the console or a workstation that is attached to that logical partition. Follow the steps in Back up your system as you back up each logical partition.
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Saving logical partitionsRelated concepts
Backup considerations with logical partitions Saving logical partition configuration data