Originally posted by: SystemAdmin

Hi Guys,
I am administering a server which has a backup script writtent a while ago. I'm just doing a test recovery and can't seem to find the second data set.
I will start with the backup script.

#Get the list of directories to backup
APPSBACKUP_LIST="./orclprod.u01 ./orclprod.u02
#for each dir backup to tape
for BACKUP_LIST in ${APPSBACKUP_LIST}
do
find ${BACKUP_LIST} -print | backup -ivqf ${TAPE} >> ${LOGFILE}.${MOUNT}
done
My problem is i am now trying restore -Tvf /dev/rmt0.1 (the backup device) and it's only listing the first dir in the APPSBACKUP_LIST.
I tried fast forwarding the tape using tctl fsf 1 (or 2) (and fsr) and i get a end of file when running the retore command from there.

Are my backups working?
I have a bad feeling in my stomach :/

Thanks
P
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Originally posted by: CRM

What is the $TAPE variable set to here?

What does the logfile say for a backup that previously ran?

I think the for loop logic is correct, I have to admit I have not tried the backup command as below.

I take it that the missing quotes etc are all correct in the script in reality?

regards

Chris
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Originally posted by: SystemAdmin

Yeah this is just an example of the logic and backup command.
the Tape variable is set to /dev/rmt0.1 (don't rewind) so it should work.

The log file didn't work last night because the tape is buggered. I will get a new tape and try again tonight.

Have you got any examples of scripts you use that could do the same job or do you use the likes of nim?

Cheers
P
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Originally posted by: CRM

No scripts I am afraid as we do mksysb to NIM server and then use TSM for files.

If you try a new tape post the relevant parts of the log file and we can take another look.

regards

Chris
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