Re: verifying a (ontape) backup

In article <34ff3f2e.262544629@10.209.30.200>, Jason Harris <jharris@westpac.com.au> writes >There is an archecker program available for some platforms on the >informix site. It does something a lot like a oncheck -cID (or just D, >Im not sure) on the tape. It does not actually restore the tape. > It is on www.iiug.org under special software >On Thu, 05 Mar 1998 16:22:47 GMT, wrobelc@belnet.bellevue.k12.wa.us >wrote: > >> >>Is there any way to verify the contents of a backup tape (used ontape >>for the backup) other then doing a restore? >> >>Chuck Wrobel >>Bellevue School District > -- David Williams Maintainer of the Informix FAQ Primary site (Beta Version) http://www.smooth1.demon.co.uk Official site http://www.iiug.org/techinfo/faq/faq_top.html I see you standin', Standin' on your own, It's such a lonely place for you, For you to be If you need a shoulder, Or if you need a friend, I'll be here standing, Until the bitter end... So don't chastise me Or think I, I mean you harm... All I ever wanted Was for you To know that I care