Ken Nutsford ([log in to unmask]) wrote:
: I have been considering using the SYSGEN tape facility to provide a complete
: backup for HP3000 operating system and user files but the store parameter
only
: allows the specification of a fileset. There is no option for DIRECTORY which
is
: essential for the securing of the directory structure. Without this option it
: does not appear possible to have a single tape set with the operating system,
: directory structure and files completely captured for total recovery.
 
: Is there a simple solution to achieving a SYSGEN tape set for complete
backup?
 
- Yes.  This is what I used:
 
  :sysgen
   sysgen> tape mode=verbose store=^storeopt
 
 
   ...and in the indirect file you can put all the store options you like
   (pretty sure).  This is what my indirect file had in it (one line):
 
   :print storeopt
   / ;show=offline;directory;progress=1
 
 
Cheers,
Eero - HP CSY Networking lab.