[HPADM] DD HELP!

From: MJF (pat_at_mjfassoc.com)
Date: 06/06/05

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    To: "HP Mailer" <hpux-admin@dutchworks.nl>
    Date: Mon, 6 Jun 2005 15:26:34 -0400
    
    

    Just a question.

    dd if=/dev/rdsk/(drive1) of=/dev/rdsk/(drive2) bs=64

    Doesn't the previous command copy EVERYTHING on the disk. If so then why
    would I need to lifcp or dd the uxboot ?

    Maybe I give dd to much credit.

    Thanks for your time,
    Patrick
    MJF Associates

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