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1. AIX
Hi,
Is it possible to use mkdvd to create a bootable DVD using a mksysb on tape as the source image?
On the system concerned, we don't have enough free space to create the mksysb to file first, so would like to use the existing tape mksysb backup.
The DVD disk/s will then be used to boot a... (4 Replies)
Discussion started by: alanp36
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2. AIX
Hi all,
i use both mkcd and mkdvd for making bootable images of aix 5.3 servers i have.
They have dvd reader but no writer. I have the following questions/errors:
1. When the process of mkcd/mkdvd is running and i have
61510 of 61510 files (100%) 0512-038 mksysb: Backup Completed... (1 Reply)
Discussion started by: stetsip
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3. AIX
Hello,
Running AIX 7.1 7100-00-03-1115, trying to make a mksysb image to a dvd drive using mkdvd. My final command looks like this..
mkdvd -e -V rootvg -R -C /usr1/AIXADMIN/mkcd/cd_fs -I /usr1/AIXADMIN/mkcd/cd_images -M /usr1/AIXADMIN/mkcd/mksysbimage -d /dev/cd0 -Y
When i run this... (3 Replies)
Discussion started by: c3rb3rus
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4. AIX
Hello,
I use commands savevg & mksysb to do backups on an AIX server.
Frequently, I have a return code 3.
I would know why, but after searches, I did'nt find.
If somebody know ... Tell me.
Thanks.
emetra (2 Replies)
Discussion started by: emetra
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5. AIX
Hello,
Just wondering if I don't have tape drive or NIM server then what are the possible ways to make mksysb ?
My DVD-RAM has only 4GB capacity where as my rootvg is more than 6GB
anythoughts ?
POSTSCRIPT:
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Discussion started by: filosophizer
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6. AIX
Hello Folks,Having some problems moving an old mksysb backup to a file image.data to DVD-RAM1) From mkdvd if i do a new backup it works fineBUT2) From mkdvd if I do fails:+--------------------------------------------------------------------------+| Use an existing mksysb image?... (8 Replies)
Discussion started by: filosophizer
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7. AIX
Hi All,
Working on AIX 4.2 system. On this server there is no tape drive or a DVD Writer attached to the AIX box.
I was able to do mksysb, but I got warning message saying it will not be bootable.
On the new system, I did install 5.3 and now I need to restore this mksysb image from the... (5 Replies)
Discussion started by: samnyc
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8. AIX
Hello everyone
I have two questions. I would like to hear your opinions, your tips.
I have several box with aix 5.3. the rootvg in each box has mirror. but I have a cron that makes a mksysb every week.
Do you think that it the best to have a mksysb of rootvg if I have a mirror on this... (4 Replies)
Discussion started by: lo-lp-kl
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9. AIX
I dont have either a tape drive or a DVD Writer attached to the AIX box. Can you let me know the possibilities of making an mksysb in a bootable media? This is required as we have a requirement to upgrade the OS. (2 Replies)
Discussion started by: chrisanto_2000
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10. AIX
Hi friends..
My one problem is not resolved yet I have another.
I am planning to take an OS backup of my p550 using "mksysb". Now i am confussed. suppose I give the command to take the backup into a tape drive and my backup size exceeds the tape capacity.. what will happen? will it ask for... (2 Replies)
Discussion started by: balaji_prk
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putws(3C) Standard C Library Functions putws(3C)
NAME
putws - convert a string of Process Code characters to EUC characters
SYNOPSIS
#include <stdio.h>
#include <widec.h>
int putws(wchar_t *s);
DESCRIPTION
The putws() function converts the Process Code string (terminated by a (wchar_t)NULL) pointed to by s, to an Extended Unix Code (EUC)
string followed by a NEWLINE character, and writes it to the standard output stream stdout. It does not write the terminal null character.
RETURN VALUES
The putws() function returns the number of Process Code characters transformed and written. It returns EOF if it attempts to write to a
file that has not been opened for writing.
ATTRIBUTES
See attributes(5) for descriptions of the following attributes:
+-----------------------------+-----------------------------+
| ATTRIBUTE TYPE | ATTRIBUTE VALUE |
|MT-Level |MT-Safe |
+-----------------------------+-----------------------------+
SEE ALSO
ferror(3C), fopen(3C), fread(3C), getws(3C), printf(3C), putwc(3C), attributes(5)
SunOS 5.10 22 Apr 1997 putws(3C)