Charlie Brady <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said:
> > On Tue, 5 Feb 2002, Dan Brown wrote: > > > Quoting Charlie Brady <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > > > > > Wouldn't this be better done: > > > > > > /sbin/e-smith/signal-event restore-tape Right idea... > > That would defeat at least one of my purposes for wanting this, that > > being to restore _everything_ from the backup, including other software > > (upgraded RPMs, web apps in /opt, etc.). Unless I'm misreading the tape- > > restore-flexbackup script... Correct comment. > Our recommended solution to that is to store your additional RPMs in an > i-bay, and re-install from there (scripted in ks.cfg if you wish). > Restoring a system is usually a good opportunity to get rid of cobwebs and > leftover guff, so I'd rather just restore use data, and re-install system > software. YMMV. I think the best solution is always to provide choices and let the user decide. What we need in addition to the restore-tape event is a restore-tape-full event. I'll add this to my Todo list and release the rpm as time permits. Regards, -- Darrell May DMC Netsourced.com http://netsourced.com http://myEZserver.com -- Please report bugs to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] (only) to discuss security issues Support for registered customers and partners to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Archives by mail and http://www.mail-archive.com/devinfo%40lists.e-smith.org
