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Figure 4-36 Creating copypool
4.2.7 Creating policy domain
In order for the client to back up its data, it should be defined in a Policy Domain.
How Tivoli Storage Manager will react to the data of the client is defined by using
Policy Domain attributes such as:
Which storage pool to which that data will be first saved
How long will it be retained
How many versions Tivoli Storage Manager will keep
What will be the HSM settings
Before starting to create the policy domain, you have to know which servers will
back up and what policies are currently being used for different types ...