-x is exclude to the specified directory
-y is to include a specified file or directory (in later Solarises, e.g. is in Solaris 10)
-c is compress so that can stay in from kmuqalled use of flarcreate.
-f is for a list of files so may not work on directories but needs to be used in combination with -F to prevent standard files also being included in the flar file as you have used it. The man page does not specify comma separators so perhaps it simple needs the list without commas?
Assuming your system does have too many directories that you do not want to back up then an alternative methiod is to just give a list of directories you do not want to back up to flarcreate, e.g.:
I'm writing a design doc and I got this feedback.
"Apparently flash archives have issues with VXVM root F/S's - May also impact licensing for “kick” systems. SVM may be more sensible / flexible option"
The VxVM will be use global zones. i intend on using flash archives of solaris 8/9... (3 Replies)
Hi,
Can anyone explains me the difference between solaris flash archive and jumpstart installation. Both are used to install many systems frm a centralized location , correct me if am wrong,.
Clear view on this is really appreciable. Thanks in advance (3 Replies)
Hi Gurus
I've to install the flash archive over the network. The archive is created and directory has been shared, what else all i have to do. Once i go to install option on other system and choose FTP( flash archive only) .
Will appreciate if some one can help me or directed me towards some... (9 Replies)
Hello Gururz,
I downloaded sol-10-u7-ga-sparc-dvd.iso from Sun site Solaris Operating System - Get Solaris 10
But my jet build images are in .flar
Could someone tell me how to convert .iso into .flar? Please help me on this (1 Reply)
Need a little help figuring out how to restore a .flar image using the Flash Archive Retrival Method.
I am using Solaris 8 on a Sun V240. I boot the system using the Solaris 8 disk 1of2 and provide the necessary information asked. When the screen gets to the Flash Archive Retrival Method screen... (2 Replies)
Dear all
I am in a problem. I have created a master server on which I have install a Solaris 10 OS as well as Oracle 10g with some additional solaris packages. Now I want to create a flash archive of this server and install that flash archive on another server, so that the new server will have... (6 Replies)
I am making a flash archive to use as a base to lay down on all incoming servers.
I am wondering about Sun Explorer and Sun CST.
Is it ok to install these (but not configure them) on my source machine and create the archive?
Im just not sure if it would cause problems down the line, like... (3 Replies)