To back up a single file or all files under the directory while it is mounted, use cpio(1L) or tar(1).
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For details about cpio (1L) and tar(1), see the online manual.
The following are examples of backing-up on tape using cpio(1L) and tar(1).
Backing-up method with cpio(1L)
# cd /userdata <Enter> # find . -depth -print | cpio -oc > /dev/st0 <Enter> |
Backing-up method with tar(1)
# cd /userdata <Enter> # tar cvf /dev/st0 . <Enter> |
Note
Tapes used for data backup should be labeled for identifying the backing-up method.
cron(8) can schedule backing-up startup.
