mksysb Takes Long to Create the bootimage On Tape
Environment
OS Level: AIX Version 4.2.1
Type/Model: R50
Problem
When creating a mksysb backup, it takes twelve hours to create the
bootimage on tape.
Solution
To fix this problem, ensure that the option Use DEVICE BUFFERS
during write is set to yes. Also, make certain that
the bosboot command runs to disk.
[ Doc Ref: 95384621315798 Publish Date: Apr. 28, 2000 4FAX Ref: none ]