Patent ID: 6378086
Filing Date: 2002-04-23
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
A method for recovering a computer system from a loadsource direct access storage device located at a remote location after catastrophic damage to a local loadsource direct access storage device, said method comprising the steps of:replacing said damaged local loadsource direct access storage device with a replacement local loadsource direct access storage device; setting an indicator on said replacement local loadsource direct access storage device such that said replacement local loadsource direct access storage device cannot be utilized for initial program load; copying contents from said loadsource direct access storage device located at a remote location to said local loadsource direct access storage device; resetting said indicator on said replacement local loadsource direct access storage device such that said replacement local loadsource direct access storage device can be utilized for initial program load; and performing an initial program load on said computer system from said replacement local loadsource direct access storage device.