IBM Informix Storage Manager

ON–Bar is packaged with ISM. However, you can purchase a third-party storage manager if you prefer. You must use a storage manager to perform backups and restores with ON–Bar. The storage manager is an application that manages the storage devices and media that contain backups. The storage manager handles all media labeling, mount requests, and storage volumes.

The ISM server resides on the same computer as ON–Bar and the Informix database server; your storage devices are attached to this computer as well. ISM can store data on simple tape drives, optical disk devices, and file systems. ISM also performs the following functions:

• Configures up to four storage devices
• Adds, changes, and deletes administrative users
• Labels and mounts storage volumes on your storage devices
• Manages storage volumes
• Compresses and decompresses data
• Encrypts and decrypts data

For more information, see Installing and Configuring a Storage Manager, Choosing Storage Managers and Storage Devices, Setting ON-Bar Configuration Parameters, and the IBM Informix: Storage Manager Administrator's Guide.