Appending backups to a tape

Why to append backups

If you are backing up small volumes, qtrees, or files, you might want to put several backups on one tape to conserve tapes. Also, adding each backup to the tape after the last backup ensures that backups are sequential.

Appending a backup to a tape

To append a backup to a tape, complete the following steps.

Step	Action
1	Move the tape to the desired location using the `mt` command. See Controlling tape drives.
2	Execute a `dump` command. Caution Use no-rewind device names to make sure that the tape is not rewound and that previous backups are not overwritten.

Step

Action

Move the tape to the desired location using the mt command.

See Controlling tape drives.

Execute a dump command.

Caution
Use no-rewind device names to make sure that the tape is not rewound and that previous backups are not overwritten.