smitty3501
IS-IT--Management
What is the best way to perform a file system backup ? Should I use tar ?
Im new to Unix
Im new to Unix
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File system backup
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Hi
Easy way: Use tar ( absolute or relative path)
Best Way: AIX native 'backup' command. You can take the backup in two ways. 1) backup by filename 2) backup by i-node.
I prefer to use Backup by filename since For Backup by i-node method, its recommended to umount the filesytem.(refer to manpage for more information)
for example to take backup of /abc filesytem to tape drive (rmt0),Place the tape into tapedrive. issue the command.
#find /abc -print|backup -i -v -q -f /dev/rmt0
Hope it helps.
aixnag
IBM Certified Specialist - P-series AIX 5L Administration
IBM Certified Specialist - AIX V4 HACMP
Easy way: Use tar ( absolute or relative path)
Best Way: AIX native 'backup' command. You can take the backup in two ways. 1) backup by filename 2) backup by i-node.
I prefer to use Backup by filename since For Backup by i-node method, its recommended to umount the filesytem.(refer to manpage for more information)
for example to take backup of /abc filesytem to tape drive (rmt0),Place the tape into tapedrive. issue the command.
#find /abc -print|backup -i -v -q -f /dev/rmt0
Hope it helps.
aixnag
IBM Certified Specialist - P-series AIX 5L Administration
IBM Certified Specialist - AIX V4 HACMP
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