Transfer the /image.data file to the NIM master and store it in the location you desire. It is a good idea to place the file, or any NIM resource for that matter, in a descriptive manor, for example: /export/nim/image_data. This will ensure you can easily identify your "image_data" NIM resource file locations, should you have the need for multiple "image_data" resources.
Make sure your image.data filenames are descriptive also. A common way to name the file would be in relation to your clientname, for example: server1_image_data.
Run the nim command, or use smitty and the fast path 'nim_mkres' to define the file that you have edited using the steps above:
From command line on the NIM master:
# nim -o define -t image_data -a server=master -a location=/export/nim/image_data/server1_image_data -a comments="image.data file with broken mirror for server1" server1_image_data
NOTE: "server1_image_data" is the name given to the 'image_data' resource.
Using smit on the NIM master:
# smit nim_mkres
Select 'image_data' as the Resource Type. Then complete the following screen:
Define a Resource
Type or select values in entry fields.
Press Enter AFTER making all desired changes.
[Entry Fields]
* Resource Name [server1_image_data]
* Resource Type image_data
* Server of Resource [master]
* Location of Resource [/export/nim/image_data/server1_image_data]
Comments []
Source for Replication []
Run the following command to make sure the 'image_data' resource was created:
# lsnim -t image_data
The command will give output similar to the following:
# lsnim -t image_data
server1_image_data resources image_data
Run the following command to get information about the 'image_data' resource:
# lsnim -l server1_image_data
server1_image_data:
class = resources
type = image_data
Rstate = ready for use
prev_state = unavailable for use
location = /export/nim/image_data/server1_image_data
alloc_count = 0
server = master
