This redbook will help you plan and install a
disaster recovery solution for SAP R/3 on DB2 for OS/390. It is one of a series
of redbooks about the SAP R/3 on DB2 for OS/390
solution and the associated environment.
Many companies are migrating their critical business applications from the legacy mainframe environment to SAP R/3. As these companies depend on information and processes managed by SAP R/3, the availability of the SAP R/3 system, even in the event of a disaster, is essential.
In the context of this book, a disaster is defined as an extended service interruption of the information technology (IT) services of an organization that cannot be corrected within an acceptable predetermined time frame, and that necessitates the use of alternate equipment or an alternate site for
recovery.
In this redbook we discuss general issues of disaster recovery, backup and restore processes for SAP R/3 on DB2 for OS/390, and the disaster recovery process for SAP R/3 on DB2 for OS/390.
Table of ContentsChapter 1. Introduction to SAP R/3
Chapter 2. Disaster Recovery Planning
Chapter 3. Hardware, Software and Communications Configurations
Chapter 4. Backup/Recovery Considerations in Disaster Recovery
Chapter 5. Restarting from Remote Locations
Appendix A. Items Needed at the Recovery Site
Appendix B. Sample Backup and Vaulting Plans