Hello,
I'm still new in HP-UX backup and I want to do a FULL BACKUP of HP-UX server to TAPE device. After reading on several forums and posts, i have list down several steps on how to do a full backup on HP-UX with fbackup. I would like the gurus here to comment/advise on the steps below
1) Insert tape
2) mount tape with command below. This command will mount the tape device and automatically rewind
3) To speed up the backup to tape process, use the configuration file below:
Quote:
Create file as /etc/fbackup.cfg:
blocksperrecord 4096
records 64
checkpointfreq 4096
readerprocesses 6
maxretries 5
retrylimit 5000000
maxvoluses 200
filesperfsm 2000
4) Then run fbackup with command:
Quote:
fbackup -vf /dev/rmt/0m -c /etc/fbackup.cfg -i /
5) Have a jug of coffee to drink until the backup process finish
So now, i have several questions in mind:
1) Is there any error if i do a backup on "/" while system is running ? Maybe permission error. If yes, how can i make a backup on "/" ?
2) If the whole data , let say 35GB, and the tape capacity only, let say 20GB, can i continue the backup to 2nd tape ? . Is there another command or just put another tape after the 1st tape ejected ? Any advice ?
Thanks in advance.