... three Unix/ Linux backup commands: tar, dump, and dd (or cpio) • Operate the tape device via the mt command • Develop a backup strategy that meets your needs as well as your users’ Unix and Linux Backups ... notes Unix/ Linux Backup Commands • tar • dump • dd • cpio (in Appendix) Unix and Linux Backups – SANS GIAC LevelOne © 2000, 2001 The archival commands we will discuss here are tar, dump, and dd ... each is suited for different types of backups Combined, they form a versatile toolkit for performing backups Some information on syntax - the dash proceeding option flags for tar and dump are optional...