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Unlike all other backup types, this type of backup contains no Logical Volume
Manager (LVM) information. Therefore, you cannot use this backup, regardless of
its contents, to recreate volume groups, logical volumes, or file systems. Using this
backup option for backing up all files on the system (from the / directory) does not
provide a backup that can be used to reinstall the system.
It is also important to note that some files and directories on the system, such as
certain contents of the root (/) and /usr file systems, should never be restored
from a backup, as this would adversely affect the active system configuration and
can cause either system errors or a complete system failure. Use this option only to
back up files and directories that contain non-system-related information, such as
user data and application programs.
To back up files or directories:
1. From the Backup Options menu, select Backup Files or Directories.
Note: From a command line, type smit sb_mkdirback.
2. On the Device Selector screen, highlight the device you want to use and press
Enter.
3. One of the following screens is displayed. These screens show the default
options and values available when you back up to either a local tape drive or a
disk image file.
Backup Files or Directories
Type or select values in entry fields.
Press Enter AFTER making all desired changes.
[Entry Fields]
Backup Data Hostname hambone.austin.ibm.com
Device name /dev/rmt0
Report output type progress indicator +
Rewind tape before starting backup? yes +
Forward to End of Tape Before Starting Backup no +
Compress data before writing to media? no +
Backup only files changed within #days (0=all) [0] #
User description []
Buffer size (in Kbytes) [64] +#
Device name for remote volume prompt []
* File(s) or starting directory(s) [/tivoli/TEC /home/gues> +
[MORE]
F1=Help F2=Refresh F3=Cancel F4=List
F5=Reset F6=Command F7=Edit F8=Image
F9=Shell F10=Exit Enter=Do
Figure 4-10. Default Options and Values Available When Backing Up to Tape
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