There is a setting (in AIX 5.3 at least) to allow for files larger than 2 GB. It's one of the tunable kernel parameters.
Why mess with tar, though? If VMS allows (and I don't know if it does or not) why not either NFS mount a drive and do copies - or use ftp? As long as it's an internal network, it should move quickly. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob Wyatt Sent: Friday, June 22, 2007 4:14 PM To: u2-users@listserver.u2ug.org Subject: RE: [U2] VMS Migration Tom, In AIX 5.1, tar won't work on files larger than 2 GB: "The tar command is not enabled for files greater than 2 Gig in size due to limitations imposed by XPG/4 and POSIX.2 standards...." >From the AIX 5.1 Command Reference manual... Regards, Bob Wyatt We are migrating to AIX 5.1 with UniData 7.1.8 We seem to be having problems trying to tar large files within large directories. Thanks for any help Tom Dodds InformCorp, LLC "Information for Corporations" ------- u2-users mailing list u2-users@listserver.u2ug.org To unsubscribe please visit http://listserver.u2ug.org/ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material not intended for Public use. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is strictly prohibited. If you received this communication in error, please notify the sender and delete the material from any and all computers or devices. ------- u2-users mailing list u2-users@listserver.u2ug.org To unsubscribe please visit http://listserver.u2ug.org/
