RE: Need to restore Level 0 backup

Paul Assuming this was an 'ontape' archive, then yes, unfortunately you nedd full binary compatibility of OS and the same level of IDS in order to restore :-(( I don't think 7.30 is easily available, you will need to talk to IBM or hope someone has a set of media somewhere Keith -> -----Original Message----- -> From: E [mailto:e@aol.com] -> Sent: Friday, August 12, 2005 4:00 PM -> To: informix-list@iiug.org -> Subject: Need to restore Level 0 backup -> -> -> Hi -> -> I"ve not worked with Informix IDS for a while now so a little rusty. -> -> We have an Informix database which isnt' in use anymore other than -> archival purposes. The server died, and it's going to take a lot of -> time and money to get the server back. -> -> The server was HPUX 10.20 running IDS 7.30.UC3. -> -> I have a LEVEL 0 backup of the database, for that backup to restore -> would I need the same operating system and same Informix -> version? I'm -> hoping I can either -> -> . Build a LINUX server, install Informix, restore the Level 0 -> -> OR -> -> . Build a HPUX 11.11 server, install Informix, restore the level 0 -> -> -> Will any of my options work? Will I need to try to get a 7.30 -> Informix version for Linux or HPUX or can I install a newer version? -> If I need a 7.30 version any hints where to get one, is it -> downloadable? -> -> -> Thanks in advance -> Paul -> -> ********************************************************************************** This message is sent in strict confidence for the addressee only. It may contain legally privileged information. The contents are not to be disclosed to anyone other than the addressee. Unauthorised recipients are requested to preserve this confidentiality and to advise the sender immediately of any error in transmission. This footnote also confirms that this email message has been swept for the presence of computer viruses, however we cannot guarantee that this message is free from such problems. ********************************************************************************** sending to informix-list