We are looking for a replacement to our current backup methods and are looking for recommendations. We are currently running several Linux virtual machines on two VM LPARs and have been backing these up, as well
as our VM system volumes, via our z/OS system using ADRDSSU. We also use TSM to give us database file level restores for data within our linux systems. However, things are changing and we need to find a replacement method for the ADRDSSU backups. Our z/OS system is very outdated (V1.3) and is slated to be decommissioned soon. We are considering purchasing either IBM's Backup and Restore Manager for z/VM, or CA's VM:Backup to server our immediate needs. And in the future perhaps other VM Managemen t products offered by IBM (Operations Manager, Tape Manager) or CA (VM:Tape , VM:Schedule, VM:Operator, etc.). Has anyone evaluated these products, especially for backup, and have a recommendation on which is better to use? Are there any other options we should be considering? TIA.
