>Zvika -
>
>Great question  - should generate some good opinions and experience/was
>stories.
>
>First, I would only suggest using the backup method you outlined.  Archive is
>not always suitable for a bare metal restore, since it does not save empty
>directories.  This may or may not be a problem based on what you install
>and how
>it works.... Backup DOES include empty directories, and is the safer approach.

Just a quick note: the Version 3 clients *do* archive empty directories
now.  This should no longer be a limiting factor in whether to use archive
or backup.  Backup is still probably the right approach for this situation.

Cheers,
Brett


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  Brett Walker                  ADSM Development, IBM
  walkerbl AT vnet.ibm DOT com
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"That's just my opinion; I could be wrong."
      --- Dennis Miller