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Report output type
Specify whether to display a progress indicator during the copy process
or to display errors only.
Use Existing Boot image?
Specify whether to use the existing boot image on the tape such as
when transferring this backup image to a SysBack “Boot Only” tape.
This may only be used with Full System backups.
Note: This option should be set to “no” when you are also specifying
Forward to End of Tape before starting copy? to “yes”.
Platform/kernel type for tape boot image
Specify the kernel and platform type to use when creating the boot
image. Valid kernel options are: mp for multiprocessor or up for
uniprocessor. Valid platform options are: rspc, rs6k,orchrp. The option
chosen should match the kernel and platform type of the system that
will boot from this backup tape. The default is the kernel and platform
type of the machine initiating this process.
Note: This may only be used with Full System backups.
Network install support to include
Specify the type of network adapter support that should be included in
the boot image. This would be utilized in situations where you boot
from this tape but may install from an image or tape located on a
remote machine on the network. Valid options are: ethernet,
token-ring,orFDDI.
Note: This may only be used with Full System backups.
Rewind tape before starting copy?
Specify whether to rewind the output device before starting the
process. Use this option when you have manually positioned the tape
at the end of a backup sequence, or when you want to overwrite any
data already on the tape.
Forward to End of Tape before starting copy?
Specify whether to forward to the end of the last image on the output
device before beginning this operation. This option would be used to
stack multiple backups on to a single tape for example.
Device name for remote volume prompt
Specify this option when backing up to a remote or local server to
indicate the name of a terminal device on which to display volume
prompt messages for multi-volume operations.
3. Once you have entered your selections, press the Enter key to begin the
process.
Copy Backup Tape to Backup Disk Image
If you select the Copy Backup from Tape to Disk Backup menu:
Note: These utilities do not support backups stored in a TSM server, or using a
TSM server as the output device.
1. Select the tape or virtual device where the backup is stored.
2. Select directory to use as the output device.
Chapter 17. Copying Backups to a New Media Type 17-3