Specifying an individual file restore
About restoring an individual file
You can restore one or more directories or files from a backup.
Specifying individual file restores
To restore an individual directory or file, complete the following steps.
Step
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Action
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Use the x option in the restore command line.
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At the end of the command line, include the path names relative to the dump path of the files or directories that you want to restore. Separate path names with a space.
Caution
If you do not have a path in the command line, the restore command restores everything on the tape.
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Example
The following command restores the /src directory and puts it in the location from which it was backed up:
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