We're planning to upgrade the hardware for our NetView system.  (H50-H70)
Running AIX 4.32 and NetView 5.12

We're trying to save time with installation of NetView and other apps and 
considering
restore from tape.
The new system will use same IP Address and hostname.  AIX and Framework
will get installed manually and the rest restored from tape.

Has any one tried this?

My other option would be the migration backup and install, but this would
take more time.  Have to install Ciscoview, Snifferview and Optivity as well.