tar problem

[GuruNS]

tar -cvf/dev/rmt/tps4d5nsnrv ./star-1.2 >> logfile &

Error message received

tar: duplicate function specifiers c and r.
usage: tar [-][{ruxXtcC}acdefhlm{o|S}pqvwLUBDRV{O|K}fb] [dir] [tapefile] [blocksize] file ...

nsnrv : no byte swapping, no rewind, variable block size

I am trying to backup a directory which shows whats been backed up in a logfile. However i get an error. where have i gone wrong please show me.

 

[DSMARWAY]

hi,

Is the above a typeo becuase there should be a space
after tar -tvf(SPACE) /dev/etc..

if not if you try your tar without appending to a logfile
does this work?

you can also try

tar -tvf /dev/..... ./star >>/tmp/logfile 2>&1