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Operating Systems AIX Scheduled backup of a file system. Post 89844 by joeweisser on Wednesday 16th of November 2005 08:31:27 AM
Old 11-16-2005
Yes, I do use cron. Here is my entries:

0 22 * * 1,5 backup -0 -uf/dev/rmt1.1
0 22 * * 2-4 backup -1 -uf/dev/rmt1.1

I beleive the backup is not taking place, because the tape drive is either, not mounting or not recognizing that there is a mount.

For some reason, the input / output error is taking place because the tape drive is not being recognized at the time of the cron command. Even if I do a manual command, I get the same error.

When I do a diagnostic test on the tape drive, it is recognized and does pass all tests.

I am "new" to being responsible for the backup's. I had to buy and install a new tape drive, and am not sure if I am missing something very general.

Thanks for the response,
Joe
 

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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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