Re: Ontape to hard disk

Clem Akins wrote: > > The question of how large the output file can become without an > error is highly dependent on O/S version as well as the version > of ontape. In Informix Dynamic Server versions <7.2 there was > a definite 2GB limit on the filesize that ontape would support. > In versions >=7.2 the limit comes from the O/S, Informix 7.24.UC4X3 on HP-UX 10.20 with large filesystem enabled: the 2GB limit still comes from Informix. Cristian. and may still be > 2GB. It is not too difficult to write a program that would > shuffle disk files once they reach the maximum size, convincing > ontape that an operator is changing tapes. Of course, the > challenge comes in labeling and saving these files well enough > to supply them to ontape in the right order at restore time. > > As with any critical system, you should *thoroughly* test the > archive and restore functions, including your shop's procedures > for saving disk layout information, documenting the process > well enough for someone besides yourself to handle a disaster, > and ensuring that management understands that you have done your > job as a DBA and deserve a raise. (The flip side is that if you > haven't, and disaster strikes, you'll be looking for a job.) > > HTH, > _______________________________________________________________ > Clem Akins (aka clem@informix.com) Menlo Park x5937 > Customer Course Development Informix Software, Inc > Last seen: Chasing fly balls in California's Silicon Valley...