How to transport files between 2 Unix servers by tape.
Recently we had a network problem which prevented us to copy databases between 2 locations. So the obvious solution put the 150 GB databases on tape(s) and transport the tape(s) the other location. ...
- Normal method is to import the tape (2-step process) and then do the restore.
It can be time consuming but it is NOT rebuilding the catalog as in a DR situation.
http://seer.entsupport.symantec.com/docs/278948.htm
It is possible to do restore using tar but
"This is not a recommended procedure. It should be used only in extreme situations and as a last step in attempting to restore data."
http://seer.support.veritas.com/docs/205940.htm
