Hi!

> I'm using amanda 2.4.4p2 on Redhat 8, with the "file" output driver
> (i.e. writing to disk instead of tapes). The config is working great,
> but using amrecover is a little clunky since the current "tape" slot
> (directory) is usually set to the next available tape, and not the slot
> required for the recovery.
> 
> I've got around this by using the command:
> 
> amtape <config> slot <n>
> 
> to re-set the "./data" sym-link in the tape directory, but it has to be
> done outside of amrecover after the required label is displayed, 

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> Is there a simpler way to change the current tape directory, especially
> for non-unix-guru users?

I use the 'settape' command in amrecover, e.g. (typing from memory):

settape name.of.tape.server:file:/mountpoint/SLOT

Seems to work.
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