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Restore the Data Files
In this procedure, you will restore the data files you backed up to tape in the Back
Up Various Data Files (on page 32) section in Chapter 1.
Note: This procedure references the device name of the DNCS tape drive. If you are
unsure of the device name, or simply wish to confirm it, run the procedure in
Appendix B, How to Determine the Tape Drive Device Name (on page 97).
Up Various Data Files (on page 32) section in Chapter 1.
Note: This procedure references the device name of the DNCS tape drive. If you are
unsure of the device name, or simply wish to confirm it, run the procedure in
Appendix B, How to Determine the Tape Drive Device Name (on page 97).
Restoring the Data Files
Follow this procedure to restore the data files.
1 Insert the tape you used in the Back Up Various Data Files section of Chapter 1
1 Insert the tape you used in the Back Up Various Data Files section of Chapter 1
into the tape drive of the DNCS.
Note: Be sure that the tape is write-protected.
Note: Be sure that the tape is write-protected.
2 If necessary, open an xterm window on the DNCS.
3 Type tar xvf [device name] and then press Enter. The system restores the
3 Type tar xvf [device name] and then press Enter. The system restores the
specified files.
Note: Substitute the device name of the DNCS tape drive for [device name].
Example: tar xvf /dev/rmt/0h
Note: Substitute the device name of the DNCS tape drive for [device name].
Example: tar xvf /dev/rmt/0h
4 When the restoration is complete, eject the tape and store it in a safe place.