DDR doesn't care about VTOCs or anything. It simply copies whatever is there. A very useful trait in many cases.
Peter -----Original Message----- From: The IBM z/VM Operating System [mailto:ib...@listserv.uark.edu] On Behalf Of Martin, Terry R. (CMS/CTR) (CTR) Sent: August 16, 2010 09:30 To: IBMVM@LISTSERV.UARK.EDU Subject: How to copy a disk using a z/Linux guest Hi I am trying to find out if there is a utility in z/Linux in my case RHEL 5.2 that will allow me to copy a z/Linux formatted disk to another disk. Also do you know if DDR cares rather there is a VTOC on a volume if it is used to backup the volume without a VTOC? Thank You, Terry Martin Lockheed Martin - Citic z/OS and z/VM Performance Tuning and Operating Systems Support Office - 443 348-2102 Cell - 443 632-4191 cid:image001.jpg@01C97FB5.5EAFD6C0 The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review retransmission dissemination or other use of or taking any action in reliance upon this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient or delegate is strictly prohibited. If you received this in error please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. The integrity and security of this message cannot be guaranteed on the Internet. The sender accepts no liability for the content of this e-mail or for the consequences of any actions taken on the basis of information provided. The recipient should check this e-mail and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The sender accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this e-mail. This disclaimer is property of the TTC and must not be altered or circumvented in any manner.