mksysb with the flag ( ipemX )

Creating a MKSYSB Backup

mksysb -ipemX /tmp/mksysb.image

Options:

• -m
  Calls the mkszfile command with the -m flag to generate map files.
  Note: Using -m automatically executes the functions of the -i flag as well.

• -p
  Disables software packing of files during backup. This is useful for tape drives that have their own compression or packing algorithms.

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Using SMIT to List MKSYSB Images

# smitty lsmksysb

• If the MKSYSB image is corrupted or incomplete, you may see a prompt like:

Mount volume 2 on server1.mksysb.01.15.12.
Press the Enter key to continue.

• In such cases, use the -p flag and create a new MKSYSB.

• This ensures the backup runs fully and does not skip any large binary files.