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For which backups is tar not usable ?
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1. Backup Restore using tar command

tar features:

1. tar ( tape archive ) is used for single or multiple files backup and restore on/from a tape or file.
2. tar can not backup special character & block device files , shows as 0 byte files with first letter of permissions as b or c for block or character.
3. tar Works only on mounted file system, it can not access the files on unmounted file system.


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For which backups is tar not usable ?
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For which backups is tar not usable ?
Answer

1. Backup Restore using tar command

tar features:

1. tar ( tape archive ) is used for single or multiple files backup and restore on/from a tape or file.
2. tar can not backup special character & block device files , shows as 0 byte files with first letter of permissions as b or c for block or character.
3. tar Works only on mounted file system, it can not access the files on unmounted file system.

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Backup Commands in Linux & Unix with Usage and Examples
– How to use cpio for backing up unix and linux files 3. backup commands ufsdump and restore – For Solaris filesystem 4. backup commands dump and restore – For taking Linux file system backup. <span>1. Backup Restore using tar command tar features: 1. tar ( tape archive ) is used for single or multiple files backup and restore on/from a tape or file. 2. tar can not backup special character & block device files , shows as 0 byte files with first letter of permissions as b or c for block or character. 3. tar Works only on mounted file system, it can not access the files on unmounted file system. Backing up all files in a directory including subdirectories to a tape device (/dev/rmt/0) or a file. Example 1 : $tar cvf /dev/rmt/0 * In the command above Options are c -> create ;

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