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Backup iFolder on SLES 10 SP1

Backup iFolder on SLES 10 SP1



Contents:

  1. About this document

  2. Requirements

  3. Install/Upgrade

  4. Configuration

  5. Additional Resources



About this document

This guide explains the process of implementing Novell iFolder backup support in Sesam. This scenario applies to Sesam backup client for iFolder running on Linux and Sesam server running on Linux. Instructions for the installation and/or upgrade of Sesam server/client are provided using command line instructions. Instructions for the command line should be carried out using “root” user. All operating systems should already be installed, registered, and updated. Sesam server should already be installed and configured on SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 to use the backup equipment. iFolder server should already be installed on a SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 with Open Enterprise Server 2 system.


Requirements


iFolder backup client:

This is for the computer with the iFolder installation that you would like to back up. The following packages are required on this computer:


  • SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 (SLES10) Service Pack 1 with Open Enterprise Server 2 (OES2)

Available for download at: http://download.novell.com/index.jsp


  • SEP Sesam version 3.4.1.52 client

Available for download at: http://download.sep.de/linux/SuSE/

sesam_cli-3.4.1-25.sles10.i586.rpm (32 bit client)

or

sesam_cli-3.4.1-52.sles10.x86_64.rpm (64 bit client)

  • Novell iFolder 3.6.0.7263.1-2 server

Installed with Novell Open Enterprise Server (OES2).

See http://www.novell.com/documentation/ifolder3/ for help with iFolder installation and configuration.



Sesam backup server:

This is the computer which is running the Sesam backup server software.


  • SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 (SLES10) Service Pack 1

Available for download at: http://download.novell.com/index.jsp


  • SEP sesam version 3.4.1.52

Available for download at: http://download.sep.de/linux/SuSE/


sesam-novell-client-3.4.1-52.SuSE

sesam_srv-3.4.1-52.sles10.i586.rpm (32 bit server)






Install/Upgrade

Check your installed version of Sesam

Upgrade your installed version of Sesam

New Sesam installation

Check your installed version of iFolder



Check your installed version of Sesam

If you already have Sesam server or client installed on a host, check to see which version you have. Compare the results of the following command with the requirements for backing up iFolder with Sesam. Upgrade instructions are provided next if your installed version of Sesam is less than 3.4.1.52.


To check your installed version:


rpm -qa | grep sesam


Upgrade your installed version of Sesam

When upgrading Sesam, be sure to have the appropriate package for the computer you are upgrading. See Requirements section of this document to determine the correct package.


If you need to upgrade your Sesam server or client, change to the directory where the RPM package is located and upgrade it using:


rpm -Uvh <sesam rpm file>


For example: rpm -Uvh /install/sesam_srv-3.4.1-52.sles10.i586.rpm



New Sesam installation

If you need to install the Sesam server as well, see http://wiki.sepsoftware.com/wiki/index.php/Main_Page or http://sepusa.com/en/documentation for help with the server software installation and configuration.


If you do not have Sesam installed on the iFolder backup client, change to the directory where the RPM package is located on the iFolder backup client and install it using:


rpm -ivh <sesam rpm file>


For example: rpm -ivh /install/sesam_srv-3.4.1-52.sles10.i586.rpm



Check your installed version of iFolder server

iFolder server is provided by Novell OES2 but may not be up-to-date. iFolder updates are made available by registering your SLES10 with OES2 installation on the iFolder server and running YaST Online Updates. For help with registering your installation of SLES10 with OES2 and updating it, refer to http://www.novell.com/documentation/suse.html.


To check your installed version of iFolder:


rpm -qa | grep ifolder3-enterprise


The results displayed will show the version of the package that is installed. This needs to be version 3.6.0.7263.1-2. If your version of iFolder server is older than 3.6.0.7263.1-2, an update will be needed. See documentation provided at http://www.novell.com/documentation/suse.html for more information.





Configuration

Configure the iFolder tsaif

Create a new backup client in Sesam for iFolder

Create the iFolder backup task in Sesam



Configure the iFolder tsaif

Sesam uses the Novell iFolder Target Service Agent (TSA) called “tsaif” to back up the iFolder data. Novell SMDR must be configured to load tsaif automatically when smdrd starts. Follow these steps to make sure tsaif is configured to load automatically when SMDR service starts:


  • Open /etc/opt/novell/sms/smdrd.conf with a text editor such as vi.


Example: vi /etc/opt/novell/sms/smdrd.conf

(for help with vi, see man vi)


  • Add “autostart: tsaif” (no quotes) on a line by itself into smdrd.conf and save the changes. Now if the system is rebooted or SMDR is restarted, the tsaif will be loaded.


  • Load tsaif manually so you do not have to restart the SMDR service itself.


/opt/novell/sms/bin/smsconfig -l tsaif


  • Verify that tsaif is currently loaded using:


/opt/novell/sms/bin/smsconfig -t

(See man smsconfig for details on using smsconfig)



Create a new backup client in Sesam for iFolder

You may already have created a backup client in Sesam for the server where iFolder is being hosted. The backup client in Sesam for iFolder can be used to back up the iFolder store as well as the SLES10 file system. However, it cannot also be used to backup eDirectory on the iFolder server. A separate backup client should be created in Sesam if you would like to back up eDirectory on the iFolder server.


To create a new backup client in Sesam for iFolder:


  • From the Sesam server command line, start the Sesam graphical interface:


/opt/sesam/bin/gui/sesam_gui


  • In the Sesam graphical interface, under Components > Topology > <Your location>, highlight LOCAL and click New Client to create a new client for the iFolder backup.






  • A window will appear with tabs across the top of it. On the Client tab, complete the following fields:


Name

This is a descriptive name for the backup client that you may choose.


Operating System

This will be “OES Linux” for your iFolder backup client.


Interfaces

This will be completed for you and is based on the name you type in the “Name” field.



  • Go to the Novell SMS tab to fill in the authentication fields. The iFolder backup client will need to use the user “root” credentials on the Sesam backup server.


Account

This should be “root”.


NetWare Password

This should be root's password on the Sesam backup server. Type it twice to confirm the password.


Data Mover

From the drop-down menu, choose the Sesam backup server.



  • After completing the process, click OK. You will now see the new backup client you just created in the list of clients under “LOCAL”.



Configure the iFolder backup task in Sesam

This is where you select the iFolder resources to backup from the new backup client you created in the previous step.


  • In the Sesam graphical interface, go to Tasks > by Clients > <Your location>, LOCAL > highlight your iFolder backup client and click New backup task to create a new backup task for the iFolder backup client.




  • A window will appear with tabs across the top of it. On the Task tab, complete the following:



Task Name

Type a descriptive name for the backup task. This name should not be identical to the names of any of the other backup tasks or backup clients in Sesam.


Backup Type

Choose “iFolder” from the drop-down menu.


Client

This will already be populated for you. If it is not, set it to the backup client you created for iFolder.


Source

Type “/” (no quotes) to select the entire iFolder store for this backup task.

*Note: If you click the drop-down menu for “Source” and use the graphical interface to select the root directory of iFolder store, the selection will appear as “all” when applied. This will not work. You must type “/” in the “Source” field if you want the entire iFolder store backed up.

Exclude list

If you'd like to make exclusions from your source selection, either type the full paths in this field (comma separated), or click the drop-down menu to make exclusion selections using the graphical interface. The drop-down menu will open a window similar to the following. You can then browse to your desired exclusions and “Apply” them to make them excluded from the backup selection.






Done

Now you are ready to back up the iFolder resource on a SLES10 OES2 server using a SLES10 Sesam backup server. You can include the task created for iFolder in your backup schedule just as you would any other backup task. For more information on scheduling and other functions, please refer to SEP Sesam documentation available at http://wiki.sepsoftware.com/wiki/index.php/Main_Page and http://sepusa.com/en/documentation.





Additional Resources

http://www.sep.de

SEP homepage


http://download.sep.de/linux/SuSE/

SEP download page for Linux


http://wiki.sepsoftware.com/wiki/index.php/Main_Page

SEP Wiki documentation page


http://sepusa.com/en/documentation

SEP documentation page


http://download.novell.com/index.jsp

Novell's download page


http://www.novell.com/documentation/ifolder3/

Novell's iFolder documentation page


http://www.novell.com/documentation/suse.html

Novell's SuSE documentation page

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