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[dcomit]

I have a tape which I think is a tar backup. What's the best way of reading the tape to check the data? Also how do I rewind the tape - it's on /dev/st0.

Thanks,
Dave

 

[KenCunningham]

Hi Dave. You might try mt -f /dev/st0 to rewind the tape, then tar tvf /dev/st0 to read what's on it without restoring. Replacing the t with an x will restore the data, but be careful of absolute pathnames.

I want to be good, is that not enough?

 

[KenCunningham]

Sorry, that should read mt -f /dev/st0 rewind

First day back after hols!

I want to be good, is that not enough?

 

[dcomit]

Thanks Ken,

In the meantime, I found some useful info at

http://www.cyberciti.biz/faq/linux-tape-backup-with-mt-and-tar-command-howto/

Best regards,
Dave

 

[KenCunningham]

No problem, glad you got it sorted.

I want to be good, is that not enough?