HP BACKCOPY User Manual

IN filename
OUT listfile
The IN option specifies input files, and the OUT option specifies the output files. These files
usually override the home terminal as the input or output device. An IN file is a text file
containing the remainder of the command line, including parameters and options. For a
complete list of run-options and a description of the command interpreter RUN command,
see the TACL Reference Manual.
source-tape
is the name of the tape drive that reads the backup tape. You can specify a DEFINE of CLASS
TAPE with the attribute LABELS BACKUP, LABELS IBMBACKUP, or LABELS BYPASS to read a
labeled backup tape, or specify a DEFINE of CLASS TAPECATALOG to copy tapes and catalog
disk file entries.
The value of source-tape is one of:
{ [ \node.]$device }
{ [ \node.]$ldev }
{ [ define-name ] }
node
is the name of the local or remote node (system) where the tape drive resides.
device
is the logical name of the magnetic tape unit, such as $TAPE1.
ldev
is the device number of the magnetic tape unit, such as $17.
define-name
specifies a DEFINE name of CLASS TAPE for copying a labeled backup tape. For a list of
all the CLASS TAPE DEFINE attributes, see Appendix E: CLASS TAPE DEFINEs.
dest-tape
is the name of the tape drive or drives to which duplicate tapes are written. You can use a
DEFINE of CLASS TAPE with the attribute LABELS BACKUP, LABELS IBMBACKUP, or LABELS
BYPASS to write a labeled tape.
The value of dest-tape is one of:
{ [ \node.]$device }
{ ( [ \node.]$device, [ \ node.]$device ) }
{ [ \node.]$ldev }
{ [ \node.]( $ldev, $ldev ) }
{ [ define-name ] }
node
is the name of the local or remote node (system) where the tape drive resides.
device
is the logical name of the magnetic tape unit, such as $TAPE1.
ldev
is the device number of the magnetic tape unit, such as $17.
define-name
specifies a DEFINE name of CLASS TAPE for copying a labeled backup tape. For a list of
all CLASS TAPE DEFINE attributes, see Appendix E: CLASS TAPE DEFINEs.
*.*.*
specifies that all files on source-tape are copied to dest-tape. You must use this syntax
(*.*.*). You cannot specify individual files.
34 BACKCOPY

HP BACKCOPY Specifications

General

Brand	HP
Model	BACKCOPY
Category	Software
Language	English

Summary

Abstract

What’s New in This Manual

Manual Information

Information about the manual's version, history, and product details.

New and Changed Information

Lists specific revisions made in different manual versions.

About This Manual

Audience

Describes the intended readers and their required familiarity.

Organization

Explains the manual's structure by chapters and appendices.

Related Documentation

Notation Conventions

General Syntax Notation

Defines conventions used for command syntax presentation.

Disk and Tape Utilities Overview

Utility Descriptions

Briefly describes each utility and its associated tasks.

Using BACKCOPY, BACKUP, and RESTORE

Explains common procedures and differences between these utilities.

BACKCOPY

Security

Discusses access control and security for the BACKCOPY utility.

BACKCOPY Syntax

Describes the command structure and available options.

BACKUP

Security

Discusses access control and security for the BACKUP utility.

BACKUP and RESTORE Interaction

Explains how BACKUP options affect RESTORE operations.

BACKUP Syntax

Details the command structure for file and volume modes.

Disk Compression (DCOM)

Security

Discusses access control and security for the DCOM utility.

DCOM Syntax

Describes the command structure and available options.

Disk Space Analysis Program (DSAP)

Security

Discusses access control and security for the DSAP utility.

DSAP Syntax

Describes the command structure and available options.

DSAP Options

Lists and describes various DSAP analysis options.

PAK/UNPAK

PAK Command Options

Details the options available for the PAK command.

UNPAK Command Options

Details the options available for the UNPAK command.

RESTORE

Security

Discusses access control and security for the RESTORE utility.

RESTORE Syntax

Details command structure for file and volume modes.

RESTORE Options

Detailed explanation of individual RESTORE options.

BACKCOPY, BACKUP, and RESTORE Messages

DCOM/DSAP Messages

PAK/UNPAK Messages

Syntax Summaries

BACKCOPY Syntax

Summarizes the syntax for the BACKCOPY command.

BACKUP File-Mode Syntax

Summarizes the syntax for BACKUP in file mode.

BACKUP Volume-Mode Syntax

Summarizes the syntax for BACKUP in volume mode.

DCOM Syntax

Summarizes the syntax for the DCOM command.

DSAP Syntax

Summarizes the syntax for the DSAP command.

PAK/UNPAK Syntax

Summarizes the syntax for PAK and UNPAK commands.

RESTORE File-Mode Syntax

Summarizes the syntax for RESTORE in file mode.

RESTORE Volume-Mode Syntax

Summarizes the syntax for RESTORE in volume mode.

CLASS TAPE DEFINEs

TAPE DEFINE Attributes

Lists and describes the attributes for TAPE DEFINEs.

TAPE DEFINE Consistency Checks

Details consistency rules for TAPE DEFINE attributes.

Tape Label Formats

ANSI Standard Labels

Describes ANSI VOL1 and HDR1/EOF/EOV1 label formats.

IBM Standard Labels

Describes IBM VOL1, HDR1/EOF1/EOV1, HDR2/EOF2/EOV2 label formats.