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configuration, Replication Manager distributes the copy group list created during pair configuration
to these distribution targets.
The following two types of copy group definition file distribution are possible:
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Normal distribution: Distribution of copy group definition file from the user-selected BCM or P9000
mainframe agent host to the target BCM or P9000 mainframe agent host. The copy group
definition file is distributed to all hosts that satisfy the distribution prerequisites. For details of copy
group distribution prerequisites, see “
Prerequisites for distribution destination hosts (copy group
” on page 171. The copy group definition file can be distributed to multiple destination
hosts (targets). This distribution occurs when the Distribute the configuration to all the candidates
of primary host when creating the file check box is selected in the Edit Group window.
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Pre-distribution: Distribution of the latest copy group definition file from the current primary host
to the copy group that will be the next primary host. The file can be distributed to only one user-
selected primary host (destination). This distribution occurs when the primary host is being changed
and the copy group definition of the original primary host does not match the copy group definition
of the new primary host. For details, see “
About pre-distribution of copy group definition
Related topics
• About pre-distribution of copy group definition files
• Prerequisites for distribution destination hosts (copy group definitions)
Example of copy group definition distribution scenario
Prerequisites for distribution destination hosts (copy group definitions)
HP StorageWorks P9000 for Business Continuity Manager Software or P9000 mainframe agent hosts
must satisfy the following conditions to be copy group distribution destination candidates:
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A copy group definition file with the same copy group name must exist on the distribution destin-
ation BCM or P9000 mainframe agent host. The copy group definition file is empty or the copy
group definition file has been distributed.
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