You can only take image backups of Linux filesystems if you can unmount
the filesystem. This requirement will prevent you from image backups of
filesystems containing system files, such as /, /var, /etc/, and /usr.

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Mark Stapleton (stapleton AT berbee DOT com)
Berbee Information Networks
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>-----Original Message-----
>From: ADSM: Dist Stor Manager [mailto:ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU] On 
>Behalf Of Sandra
>Sent: Monday, October 25, 2004 10:33 AM
>To: ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU
>Subject: Open file and image backups on Linux
>
>Dear All,
>Please share your experience on taking open file backup and 
>image backup on Linux (including system files).
>
>I have been going through documentation and manuals, but there 
>are so many IFs and BUTs involved.
>
>My scenario is to take cold backup of Oracle 9i on Linux, 
>which is fine, but with this I need to take entire system 
>backup so that I can restore my server real soon in case of disaster.
>
>Please share practical implementations that you gurus are using !!!
>
>Thanking you!
>This list has been a source of real good knowledge to me !
>
>Kind Regards
>Sandra
>