02-27-2013
Quote:
Originally Posted by
dukessd
As far as I can tell mksysb is not a valid VIOS comand.
No, but issue "oem_setup_env" and you have a normal AIX with all the normal AIX commands.
Even if one wants to use formal IBM procedures there is the "backupios" command. I entered "mksysb vios" in google and got as the first hit:
NIM installation and backup of the VIO server
I hope this helps.
bakunin
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backup_quit
BACKUP_QUIT(8) AFS Command Reference BACKUP_QUIT(8)
NAME
backup_quit - Leaves interactive mode
SYNOPSIS
quit [-help]
q [-h]
DESCRIPTION
The backup quit command exits interactive mode, returning the issuer to the regular shell prompt at which the backup or backup interactive
command was issued to enter interactive mode. The command has no effect when issued outside interactive mode. Issuing the Ctrl-D command
also exits interactive mode.
CAUTIONS
To exit interactive mode, all jobs must be completed. Use the backup jobs command to list any jobs currently pending or executing, and the
backup kill command to terminate them as necessary.
OPTIONS
-help
Prints the online help for this command. All other valid options are ignored.
EXAMPLES
The following command exits interactive mode:
backup> quit
%
PRIVILEGE REQUIRED
None
SEE ALSO
backup(8), backup_interactive(8), backup_jobs(8), backup_kill(8)
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