The data can't be interpreted without ADSM and ADSM has
no options for other formats.

Barry Fruchtman
ADSM Development

On Mon, 5 May 1997, Drew DeGraff wrote:

> Just what format does ADSM put the data in when it puts in on tapes.  We
> are doing facilities management for a customer and they have a requirement
> to have and keep a monthly backup for 7 years.  If they are not with us in
> seven years, will they be able to read and restore the data on the tapes
> using an off the shelf unix utility.  If not, can we tell ADSM to perform a
> backup but put it in tar or normal backup format.
>
> Any response would be appreciated.  Since I have joined this list, I have
> posted four questions and I have only received one response.
>
> Drew
>