The ca_backup command contains miscellaneous options that are used to display all associated options and define basic policies and parameters for CA ARCserve Backup to use during a backup process.
The ca_backup command includes the following miscellaneous options:
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[-cahost <hostname>] -list [-f [set the File Name variable]] [-clearconn] [-waitForJobStatus [<polling interval(secs)>]] [-help] [-examples] [-usage] [allusage]
Identifies the name of the system hosting the operation.
If you want to execute the operation on a remote system, this switch must be included in the command.
If you want to execute this operation on your local system, this switch is not required and should not be included in the command.
Note: The [-cahost <hostname>] switch is optional. This switch is not needed if you are using these commands locally; however, a hostname is required if you are performing these commands remotely. The host specified by the ‑cahost switch can be a member server or primary server. However, CA ARCserve Backup will always add the job to the job queue of the primary server, and the primary server will then dispatch the job to the proper server (primary/member) according to this switch when the job is processed.
Note: If you installed CA ARCserve Backup using the "ARCserve Manager (Console)" mode, you must include the -cahost switch to execute this command from your local machine. Because this Console installation mode does not actually install all CA ARCserve Backup capabilities on your local machine, it is mandatory that -cahost be included when submitting this command remotely to the primary or member server containing CA ARCserve Backup or else the command will fail.
Displays a list of all group names and corresponding media that is available for the backup job.
Used to specify a file name that contains the switches and parameters for the command.
This switch overcomes the shell limitation of 1024 character input from command line. You can also use this switch to hide passwords by saving them in a file.
Specifies to clear the user connections before performing the backup. Use this option to log all users off the server that you are backing up. Five minutes before the job is executed, CA ARCserve Backup sends a message asking users to log off the host server. After five minutes, CA ARCserve Backup will automatically log off any users still attached. You must have Supervisor or equivalent rights to use this option.
This option is not valid if you have selected PC Clients as your backup source.
Note: This argument applies to NetWare platforms only
When specified, the ca_backup command will wait until the job is completed, and exit with a return code that indicates the success or fail outcome of the job.
The <polling interval> value defines how often (in seconds) the ca_backup utility checks the job status with the Queue services. The default polling interval is 60 seconds.
Note: This is useful for Unicenter NSM Scheduling (formerly known as TNG).
Opens the ca_backup Help topic.
Opens a Help topic with ca_backup usage examples.
Displays a list of basic ca_backup commands.
Displays a list of all ca_backup commands and their switches.
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