Re: exp on tape

>Pisano Fiore asks
>I tring to use the export utility directly to tape.
>Is there any problem ?
>
>I use:
> exp FILE=/dev/rmt1 PARFILE=myparfile
>
>and I had :
>
>** EXP-00002: error in writing to export file
>** EXP-00222:
>** System error message
>** EXP-00002: error in writing to export file
>** EXP-00000: Export terminated unsuccessfully

I haven't checked the codes, but the usual error when exporting to tape is to run off the end. I know if you do it manually, you are prompted for a volume size.
Set this to be a bit smaller than the tape size, and you should be o.k. It will ask for another tape if needed.

Best wishes

Malcolm Turner

Developer,
Wellington Computer Systems
Belfast Received on Sat Jan 27 1996 - 18:56:44 CST