Netting Out NetBackup

Note:  This is not a recommended procedure.  It should be used only in extreme situations and as a last step in attempting to restore data. This procedure has been used on numerous occasions with success.

First, figure out the fragment number and the block size needed.

Ex:

# ./bpmedialist -mcontents -ev D0004
media id = D0004, allocated 09/21/99 14:19:, retention level = 1

File number 1
 Backup id = jeckle_0937941543
 Creation date = 09/21/99 14:19:
 Expiration date = 10/05/99 14:19:
 Retention level = 1
 Copy number = 1
 Fragment number = 1
 Block size (in bytes) = 32768

Then work the tape:

ficus# tpreq -ev D0004 -a r -d dlt -p NetBackup -f /tmp/mytape

This issues a tpreq for media id D0004, the " r " is for read, the " -d " is density, " -p " is pool and " -f " is mount point.

ficus# /usr/...