Saving a copy of the storage manager sm_versions file

Before you migrate to a later version of the database server, save a copy of your current sm_versions file, which should be in the $INFORMIXDIR/etc directory.

The HCL OneDB™ Primary Storage Manager does not use the sm_versions file. If you plan to use the OneDB Primary Storage Manager, you do not need the sm_versions file. However, if you use the Tivoli® Storage Manager or a third-party storage manager, you do need the sm_versions file.

If you are using a different directory as INFORMIXDIR for the new database server, copy sm_versions to the new $INFORMIXDIR/etc, or copy sm_versions.std to sm_versions in the new directory, and then edit the sm_versions file with appropriate values before starting the migration.

For information about how to install and use the HCL OneDB Storage Manager, see the .