You can only take image backups of Linux filesystems if you can unmount the filesystem. This requirement will prevent you from image backups of filesystems containing system files, such as /, /var, /etc/, and /usr.
-- Mark Stapleton ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) Berbee Information Networks Office 262.521.5627 >-----Original Message----- >From: ADSM: Dist Stor Manager [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On >Behalf Of Sandra >Sent: Monday, October 25, 2004 10:33 AM >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: Open file and image backups on Linux > >Dear All, >Please share your experience on taking open file backup and >image backup on Linux (including system files). > >I have been going through documentation and manuals, but there >are so many IFs and BUTs involved. > >My scenario is to take cold backup of Oracle 9i on Linux, >which is fine, but with this I need to take entire system >backup so that I can restore my server real soon in case of disaster. > >Please share practical implementations that you gurus are using !!! > >Thanking you! >This list has been a source of real good knowledge to me ! > >Kind Regards >Sandra >
