Questions: 1. Is a DSMSERV DUMPDB from AIX/ DSMSERV LOADDB to Windows an option? No. But server-to-server export is.
2. Will a windows server be able to read a tape written by an AIX server? Stgpool tape no. But Export tape yes. 3. Is there another cost effective option? Depends on the size of the data. If the individual filespaces aren't too big (and they probably are), I'd look into writing them as FILE type backupsets, copying those backupsets to something like an external USB drive. In theory you should be able to restore them using only the client "restore from backupset" option. If we're talking TB filespaces though, your idea is probably better. Wanda Your comments are appreciated. Neil Strand Storage Engineer - Legg Mason Baltimore, MD. (410) 580-7491 Whatever you can do or believe you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic. IMPORTANT: E-mail sent through the Internet is not secure. Legg Mason therefore recommends that you do not send any confidential or sensitive information to us via electronic mail, including social security numbers, account numbers, or personal identification numbers. Delivery, and or timely delivery of Internet mail is not guaranteed. Legg Mason therefore recommends that you do not send time sensitive or action-oriented messages to us via electronic mail. This message is intended for the addressee only and may contain privileged or confidential information. Unless you are the intended recipient, you may not use, copy or disclose to anyone any information contained in this message. If you have received this message in error, please notify the author by replying to this message and then kindly delete the message. Thank you.
