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Version: DPX 4.9

restore define

Purpose

To define and run a restore.

Format

restore define -n jobname -t jobtype -f definitionfile [-run] [-replace]

Arguments

-n jobnameThe name you are giving the restore job definition.
-t jobtypeThe type of restore that you want to define. The valid types are:
restoreIndicates a restore of data using the Catalog.
restore_tapeIndicates a restore of data on a specific tape or tapes.
restore_catalogIndicates a restore of the Catalog.
restore_rawIndicates a restore of data backed up by a raw backup.
restore_adsIndicates a restore of NDMP data.
restore_imageIndicates a restore of data backed up by an Image backup.
restore_snapvaultIndicates a restore of data backed up by a SnapVault backup.
-f definitionfileThe name of the file that contains the job definition statements for the restore job definition. These statements are described in Job Definition Language.
-runRuns the restore. This option allows you to define and run the restore in a single step.
-replaceReplaces an existing restore job definition if one exists with the same name that you specified.