Re: tbtape: the spawn of Satan

Written by one: >When will Informix provide a sensible backup solution? Written by another >tbtape |tail -150 Written by another: >We shouldn't only find more or less hacker type solutions to problems. >We should also push Informix to supply the proper solutions. I AGREE AGREE AGREE We have been using tbtape unattended in the background for a while now, using some 12 tape autofeeders. The only caviat is that we have no server bigger than a tape. (We are using 16Gb DDS-2's) and have just recently been FORCED to use ON-archive for a 100GB 7.1 Database. It is a nightmare to say the least. It was supposed to be the solution to all our problems, but is actually the beginning of a whole new nightmare! The application is full of bugs (or maybe its just 7.1), inconsitencies and incredibly poor documentation. Informix bought it from a 3rd party if nobody knew that. Here's a shocker: That third party just went belly up! I cant imagine why with a product that worked so WELL!?!?!?!?!? Anyway, the good/BAD? news is that Informix, due to all our griping and moaning went behind the scenes and developed their own. It called onbar, that's Backup And Recovery, and will replace On-archive in 8.0 in late 95. This is pre-press stuff and word is they are in beta. It is supposed to give us all we want...................................................................... ........................................................................... ...... Hmmm...Just had to think about that concept for a while.. One more holler! Any On-archive users feel free to email me for chat/advice, a shoulder to cry on. We are actually using it in production. ************************************************************************** *************** Remember, My views [QUITE OFTEN] do not reflect those of my company... :) =====================Your mileage may vary========================= Although I do consider myself a UNIX professional, always keep in mind that a professional does not mean you're good at it, It just means you get paid for it!!! =============================================================== P.S. In case you're wondering, the login is significant...... As any good Sysadmin, I am rungonmt (that is, running on empty....) LOL