Performing a Fileload via TCL

Use the following procedure from TCL to restore the data area using a filesave backup medium.

  1. Start the mvBase Server as an application. See the separate procedure if required (Starting the Server as an Application).

  2. At the logon prompt, log to the SYSPROG account.

  3. Ensure that all users have logged off the system, then use the MAXUSERS command to set to 1 the number of users who may log on. This prevents users from logging on while the restoration is in process.

  4. T-SELECT the appropriate drive and press ENTER.

  5. To access a virtual tape file, perform a SET-TAPEFILE if the correct file is not already assigned to the selected logical tape unit (LTU).

  6. To use a physical tape, insert the filesave tape.

  7. Type T-ONLINE and press ENTER again.

  8. At the TCL prompt, type:

  9. :FILELOAD

    This message displays:

    SPOOLER STARTED

    The name of each file displays as it is restored. If the filesave comprises multiple tapes, you are prompted to load the next tape when all files on the previous one have been restored. When all files on all tapes have been restored, this message displays:

    Restore updates (Y/N)?

  10. Type N. (You would only type Y if you had an incremental save tape to restore.) The COLD-START Proc is automatically run. Messages such as the following appear:

  11. THIS IS THE COLD-START PROCEDURE

    COUNT SYSTEM ERRORS

    [401] NO ITEMS PRESENT

  12. The system then verifies itself. If no frame mismatches are detected, the following message displays:

  13. [341] OPERATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE VERIFIED

    If any frame mismatches are detected, a message such as the following appears:

    214 92AD 9CDE

    489 C317 3746

    [342] *** THE SYSTEM SOFTWARE DOES NOT VERIFY! ***

    THERE ARE 2 FRAMES WITH MISMATCHES

  14. Write down all the numbers, then inform your system supplier.

    When the COLD-START Proc has finished running, it logs itself off, and the logon prompt appears. The system is now up and running.

  15. Unload the tape from the drive. Be sure to reset the maximum number of users who may log on (MAXUSERS).

See Also

Starting and Stopping the mvBase Server

Server Startup Options

Starting the Server for the First Time

Starting the Server as an Application

Starting the Server as a Service

Restarting from Disk: The Coldstart Process

Restarting the Server after Abnormal System Shutdown

Starting the Server in the Recovery Mode

ABS/Kernel Restore Procedure

Overview of Server Shutdown

Stopping the Server via the Server Tab

Stopping the Server via the Windows Task Bar

Using the :SHUTDOWN Proc

Starting the mvBase Server from the Command Line