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From: bob@consult.UUCP (Bob Willey)
Newsgroups: comp.unix.xenix
Subject: Re: Backing up hard disk for transfer t
Message-ID: <6@consult.UUCP>
Date: 27 Mar 90 15:32:11 GMT
References: <13809@NDSUVM1> <26300001@adaptex>
Reply-To: bob@consult.UUCP (Bob Willey)
Organization: CCS Enterprises, Inc. - Easton, MD
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In article <26300001@adaptex> neese@adaptex.UUCP writes:
>I use CTAR.  It is a program from MicroLite.  It has all the stuff tar
>has and will backup any type of file.  It will also do file compressinn
>on the fly.  If compression is not used, it will create a tape that the
>standard tar can handle (as long as the same blocking factor is used for
>both).  It also has a program that will generate a boot disk that can be
>used for restoring the root filesystem as well.  Slick utility.  I do not
 
We also use CTAR inhouse and on ALL customer sites.
It is a very nice backup program with a lot of options,
including creating a rootable/bootable disk with YOUR kernel
and YOUR drivers, so when you boot from the diskette you have
direct access to your devices (like the mandatory tape drive!!).

Makes the backup more reliable and easier to retreive in the
event of a disaster.

(We are not affilliated with Microlite, other than a happy customer)
  .. uunet!consult!bob ..