The :files command restores the entire file system from file-save media.
:files {(options}
| options | The following options are supported: | |
| l | Skips the Load reel #1 and press return message. | |
| n | Skips the Do you wish to disable file reallocation message answering yes so that files are NOT resized. | |
| r | Skips the Do you wish to disable file reallocation message answering no so that files are resized. | |
| z | Skips the Incremental and Transaction log prompts answering no to each which allows generating indexes to automatically take place. | |
This command initiates a full restore as an alternative to reloading from the options prompt.
The overflow table will be cleared, wiping out the entire file system. Ensure you have a proper backup tape by performing a t-verify on it.
:files will not change the number of ports, regardless of the npibs value in the configuration file.
The proper media type must be indicated with the appropriate set- command prior to using this command.
First, the system goes into single user mode as if maxusers (s was entered. Then, each line is wrapped up as if a shutdown command was entered. All workspace is released and the overflow table is cleared. The user is prompted for reallocation.
Do you wish to disable file reallocation (y/<n>)?:
This question can be bypassed by using either :files (n or :files (r.
Then, you are prompted to insert the media.
Load reel #1 and press return:
This prompt can be bypassed by using :files (l.
In the example below, the options chosen allow the bypassing of all prompts except the first one.
set-sct block size: 16384 :files (nlz All data will be lost, continue (y/n): y Wrapping up process on line 1 Wrapping up process on line 2 Wrapping up process on line 3 Building overflow list.... Diagnostics.. successfully completed Block size: 16384 1 mds 1 mds > dm 1 mds > devices 1 mds > devices > devices Generating indexes for "dm > devices > devices" 14:51:32 10 Oct 1993 Starting Background Processes...