backup 2 FS from a data volumegroup with backup command 1

[RMGBELGIUM]

Hi Guys,

I've been asked to create a weekly backup of 2 filesystems in a volumegroup (non-rootvg),and I'd like to do that with the backup command of AIX ( backup to /dev/rmt0)

backing up 1 FS is no problem, but after the backup is completed, I see that the tape is being rewound.So if I launch a second backup for filesystem_B, the filesystem_A backup will be overwritten.

the syntax I now use is
/usr/sbin/backup -f'/dev/rmt0' -'0' /filesystem_A

Is there a parameter that can be set so the rewind doesn't take place? Or can I backup 2 filesystems in 1 session one way or the other?


Thx in advance,


Kinds regards,

R.

 

[KenCunningham]

Use the rmt0.1 no-rewind device. man rmt for more options.

 

[mrn]

Also see

man mt

Mike

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[RMGBELGIUM]

Thx a lot Ken, a star deserved


rgds,

R.