Re: Cold backup using dd

We use dd to backup our databases. We run on raw disk and dd each of the "files" off to the same tape. Key is determining file size to make sure the whole file fits on 1 tape (really don't want to split files across multiple tapes) and ensure that you use the no-rewind device (not trying to insult anyones intelligence by stating the obvious on that one - just a friendly reminder). Anyway, it works quite well. If you'd like more information, you can respond to my professional account and I'll see if I can provide some script excerpts - smiller_at_gers.com.

Steve

JP Soria <jpsoria_at_saxe.com> wrote in article <32E78ADA.4752_at_saxe.com>...
> I am attempting to come up with a solution for backup/recovery.(duh!)
> Wondering if anyone has had experience with Cold backups using dd? Can
> I write more than one disk to a tape?
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> JP Soria
> Oracle7 DBA/Software Tester
> Email: jpsoria_at_saxe.com
> "Failing to plan = planning to fail"
>
  Received on Tue Jan 28 1997 - 00:00:00 CST