Hi,

the first file is a tape label, every other files are backups. NBU uses a
modified gnu tar (1.09). You can read non multiplexed backups with gtar. For
multiplexed backups you can e.g. look for unbtar from computer associates
http://support.ca.com/ca_common_docs/veritas_tape_reader.html .
Detailed information how to restore a tape with tar can be found on
www.backupcentral.com (Netbackup Faq-O-Matic).

Jörg

>Hello all
>
>What is the format of files written by veritas netbackup. I have heard that
>the tapes can be read using tar, Im not in a position yet to test this
>but it is a requested feature in our backup requirements document.
>
>TIA
>
>BB