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Old 11-24-2006
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Is there an quicker way? If I use the tar command to view the backup contents and it shows me a date and time on the tape, can I be sure I have a good backup?

Also, Is there a way to check a tape drive to see if it is bad?

Will Smit let me see the tar backup quicker?
Last edited by patphr; 11-24-2006 at 09:04 AM. Reason: adding to the question
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