On Thu, 2003-08-28 at 12:44, Eric Robinson wrote:
> With tar...
> 
> Can I get detailed reports? 

Yes (with some creative scripting)

> Files and bytes backed up, files skipped/failed? 

Yes (with some creative scripting)

> Can I restore individual files or directories?

Yes

> To different directories than the ones from which they were backed up?

Yes (with some creative scripting)

> Can I create a bootable tape?

Not that I'm aware of.

> Is bare metal restore possible?

I doubt it.

Seriously, mention the features you're looking for before getting anal
about it. All you asked for was to back a server up to tape. Sheesh...

Jay

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>       -----Original Message-----
>       From:   Jay MacDonald [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>       Sent:   Thursday, August 28, 2003 12:08 PM
>       To:     Eric Robinson
>       Cc:     RLUG Mailing List
>       Subject:        Re: [RLUG] Linux Backup Solution
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>       On Thu, 2003-08-28 at 11:36, Eric Robinson wrote:
>       > What's the best way to backup a Linux server to tape? I use a
>       > commercial product (CTAR) for my AIX box and I'm pretty happy with it.
>       > But when I think Linux, I think *free.* Any ideas?
> 
>       tar
> 
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