PRIMECLUSTER Global File Services Configuration and Administration Guide 4.1 (Solaris(TM) 10 Operating System)

13.2.1 Backing-up file by file

To backup a single file or all files under the directory while it is mounted, use cpio(1) or tar(1).

For details about cpio(1) and tar(1), see the "Solaris X Reference Manual Collection".

The following are examples of backing-up on tape using cpio(1) and tar(1).

• Backing-up method with cpio(1)

# cd /userdata <Enter>
# find . -depth -print | cpio -oc > /dev/rmt/0 <Enter>

• Backing-up method with tar(1)

# cd /userdata <Enter>
# tar cvf /dev/rmt/0 . <Enter>

Tapes used for data backup should be labeled for identifying the backing-up method.
cron(1M) can schedule backing-up startup.