6 May
1999
6 May
'99
6:37 a.m.
On Thu, 6 May 1999 CLASSICCMP(a)trailing-edge.com wrote:
OK, that rather confirms my suspicion. Thanks, Tim.
Good information, even if I never use it. More thanks.
- don
Is it possible
to make a bootable floppy for a VAXStation 2000 or is the
system too large for the disk?
A VMS installation is way too large for a single floppy, of course.
I think a VMS distribution or backup onto floppies is about as cruel
as the Wagner ring cycle on 45's! But if you're into self-abuse
and huge piles of floppy disks, it is possible. If it is
possible, what is the procedure?
It is possible, of course. Boot VMS, log in as the system manager,
and do a @SYS$UPDATE:STABACKIT to build the standalone backup tool
on floppies. You can then do a backup of the system disk onto floppies
(preferably using the STABACKIT kit you just generated to test your
copy of standalone backup). But if at all possible, get a tape drive! --
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