You could try using uasm with the -n option, the man page states that the -n
option will perform a dry run.

 

 

Extract

−n    Performs a dry run. When backing up, browse the file system, create
the save stream, but do not attempt to open any files. When recovering or
comparing, consume the input save stream and perform basic sanity checks,
but do not create any directories or files when recovering or comparing

file data.

 

 

Regards,

John

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Legato NetWorker discussion [mailto:NETWORKER AT LISTSERV.TEMPLE DOT EDU] 
On
Behalf Of Per Kristiansen
Sent: 21 October 2005 14:03
To: NETWORKER AT LISTSERV.TEMPLE DOT EDU
Subject: [Networker] Dry run test of backups

 

I'm trying to figure out a way to do a dryrun of my backup sets.

 

I've tried using the Preview setting from the GUI, but it only give a VERY 

rough overview of what it will back up.

 

I have several .nsr files and a couple of scripts that generates .nsr files.

but I would LOVE to not have to actually run the backup to see if my .ns
files are honored 

and/or correct.

 

I'm running Networker 6.1.3 Build 428 Network Edition/10 under IRIX.

 

Oh..I would be very happy if anyone could suggest some good books on legato
as I 

don't have a snowballs chance in hell of getting the time to attend a legato
course :(

 

 

-- 

Per Kristiansen

per AT gathering DOT org

 

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