Re: Informix 7.3 backup utility for SCO
Posted in 1998
Art S. Kagel — — source: Informix-list mailing list archive (1991-1998)
Gary Quiring wrote:
>
> I'm a new user to Informix, and I need a backup solution for SCO 5.0.5
> running 7.3 Online-Workgroup.
>
> We have about 50 gig of Informix tables to backup. I'm told the ontape
> command would be too slow. I'm told 7.3 has the onbar utility and that
> would be the best solution. I looked at Lagato's page, but they only
> support AIX, HP and Solaris.
That cannot be right. Legato also supports our Data General machines
(two flavors). Contact Legato directly about SCO support. BTW the
full 7.30 IDS release contains a simplified version of Legato in the
box. An upgrade might be cheaper. I believe they only disabled
network backups. Check it out.
Art S. Kagel