Re: (TAPEDEV, LTAPEDEV to same device. Was: No subject given)

Hao asks: > [...] is it possible I can backup both data and log to a single tape? What > happens if I define both TAPEDEV and LTAPEDEV the same tape drive? If > I can backup both data and log to a single tape, will that need human > intervention? It is possible, and will require human intervention. This subject is discussed thoroughly in TFM, in the Informix product documentation. See: "Informix OnLine Dynamic Server Archive and Backup Guide" v7.22 page 12-5 The most important caveat found there, however, is not about human intervention, but concerns the logical logs during the archive. > Thanks for the help in advance. I am not in this mailing list. Please > direct reply back to me at hwang@ci.phoenix.az.us. It is better form to monitor a list from which you ask help. Tools such as can be found at http://www.dejanews.com make this very easy. Also, note the subject change. An informative subject contributes to the easy retrieval of answers to questions that have already been asked. HTH, ___________________________________________________________ Clem Akins (aka clem@informix.com) Informix Software, Inc (Standard disclaimers apply) International Technical Support Last seen: 7 miles from Hawaii--straight up.