moving to a new server from one with missing os files

[Jim Lynn_1]

I have a replacement server for one that is missing some core os files(no /var/adm/sw/products for example). The server is running the apps alright but it can't use HP-Predictive if it has issues. I have a replacement server loaded with the same OS but its different hardware. The current server is an HP9000 800/G30 model and I want to go to a D class.The OS is HPUX 10.20. I want to recreate the files systems from a tape and copy printer info and user info as well. Make_recovery from this would install the bad OS. How would I proceed using tape?

[Pete Randall]

Tar the relevant directories to tape and then restore on the new box. Or use your regular backup tapes to selectively restore what you need.


Pete

[Bill McNAMARA_1]

yup, you need to do a classical backup.
Ignites' primary function is to rescue a system not a user data backup/restore tool.

[S.K. Chan]

This talks about migrating users and printers to a different server.
http://forums.itrc.hp.com/cm/QuestionAnswer/1,,0x75e068da2286d711abdc0090277a778c,00.html
Hope it helps ..