encrypting backups

[Martin Wells]

Hi,

Is it possible to encrypt a backup? We currently backup our L-2000 server including an Oracle database using fbackup. The information in the database is very sensitive and I'm wondering if this can be encrypted when backed up?

Thanks

[Sunil Sharma_1]

I don't think it's possible using fbackup or any native unix backup tools.

Sunil

[Simon Hargrave]

The proper way would be to use the encryption plugin with Data Protector (HP OmniBack as was): -

http://openview.hp.com/products/storage_data_protector/twp/datapro_twp_plug-in_jun03.pdf

You could PROBABLY also do it with crypt. Using tar something like: -

tar cvf - / | crypt password | dd of=/dev/rmt/0mn

and to restore: -

dd if=tape | crypt password | tar xvf -

This however is very dirty.

[Simon Hargrave]

Of course above I meant the tape device ie: -

dd if=/dev/rmt/0mn | crypt password | tar xvf -