Re: Can't backup old E20

From: Dave Stewart (dstewart_at_AQUAFLO.COM)
Date: 05/27/05

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    Date:         Thu, 26 May 2005 17:39:29 -0700
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    On May 25, 2005, at 9:02 PM, hercom offered this insight:

    > Just for the purpose of making the mksysb, do the next:
    >
    > 1. move the /usr/lib/methods/chgfcparray to another name
    > 2. create an empty file named /usr/lib/methods/chgfcparray
    > (#touch /usr/lib/methods/chgfcparray or
    > # > /usr/lib/methods/chgfcparray)
    > 3. Create the mksysb
    > 4. Test the mksysb
    > 5. Return the file /usr/lib/methods/chgfcparray

    I haven't had much time to spend on this machine today, but I wanted to
    note that this worked like a charm (at least in creating the backup -
    haven't had time to test it yet but this is the first time I've been
    able to create one). I'll try to find time tomorrow to verify that the
    backup works as expected and let you all know if I run into any
    problems at all.

    I can't thank you enough for all this, the senior admin around here
    will be happy with my progress (instead of busy fixing my mess:).

    > HC.

    Dave Stewart
    Aqua~Flo Supply (Goleta CA)
    dstewart at aquaflo dot com

    The human mind ordinarily operates at only ten percent of its
    capacity -- the rest is overhead for the operating system.


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