RE: Multiple File backup

Jack A wrote > > I have 6GB in 2 file systems say /a and /b. I need to back up > to disk. How > do i back up a 5G instance to split across the filesystems ? > It probably > goes something like this ... > > Point the tapedev parameter to /a > > start ontape > > when ontape prompts for tape 2 link /b to /a. This is the > part I have a > problem with. What is the command for this ? > > After doing the above press return ... > > Is that right ? As the name suggests, Tapedev is primarily designed for tape devices. It is possible to use a filesystem instead, and there are some tricks you can use with pipes, but I do not know any way to change the device in the middle of the backup. One thing you could try is point a symbolic link to /a, and when it asks for a a new tape change it to point to /b. Tou will of course have to test this, and more importantly test the restore. I am a bit tied up at the moment, but might try this myself tomorrow, COlin Bull sending to informix-list