This means it now uses a similar method as the other 
3rd party backup software that I know ... BackPack.
This removes my short description of what I knew
to be the only difference between the two:

"Orbit put the directory at the end."
"Backpack put the directory at the beginning."

So now, what's the diff/compare?  (Besides price.)

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Atwood, Tim (DVM) [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> 
> IIRC...
> 
> An Orbit STORE with the ";DIRECTORY" option now stores the directory
> information at the beginning of the tape in standard HP store 
> format. Along
> with the files required to run the rest of an Orbit RESTORE. 
> This allows the
> building of the directories before Orbit Backup/iX is on the system.
> 
> The usual method for a full system reload from an Orbit 
> Backup/iX tape is.
> 
> From MPE (standard MPE RESTORE). (If you just did an SLT 
> install this must
> be from MANAGER.SYS).
> :FILE T;DEV=DTAPE
> :RESTORE *T;@[log in to unmask]@;DIRECTORY;SHOW;OLDDATE
> 
> Then one gets everything else with an Orbit RESTORE.
> RUN BACKUPPL.PUB.ORBIT
> >RESTORE *T;@[log in to unmask]@;SHOW;OLDDATE
> 
> Or actually if this is a full system restore it is usually 
> suggested one
> restore the SYS account first then the rest.
> RUN BACKUPPL.PUB.ORBIT
> >RESTORE *T;@[log in to unmask];SHOW;OLDDATE
> >RESTORE *T;@[log in to unmask]@ [log in to unmask]@.SYS;SHOW;OLDDATE
> 
> Timothy Atwood
> Holtenwood Computing
> http://www.holtenwood.bc.ca/computing/
> for Domtar Vancouver Mill
> (Opinions expressed are mine and do not reflect Domtar)
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jeff Mikolai [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2003 3:27 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: [HP3000-L] How to restore the directory with Orbit
> 
> 
> Orbit doesn't like the restore option 'directory' anymore. Any help
> appreciated.

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