Kbase P77143: Gzip cannot handle a backup file that is greater than 2 GB
| Autor |
Progress Software Corporation - Progress |
| Acesso |
Público |
| Publicação |
04/04/2005 |
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Status: Unverified
SYMPTOM(s):
Running gzip to copy a backup file to another machine gives an error
Core dump signal 31
Backup file is larger than 2 GB
CAUSE:
Gzip cannot handle large files.
FIX:
A workaround is to use the -vs parameter when running probkup, to specify volumes that are smaller than 2 GB.
Specifics about -vs:
-vs n
Indicates the volume size in database blocks that can be written to each
removable volume. Before PROBKUP writes each volume, it displays a message that
tells you to prepare the next volume. After writing each volume, a message tells
you to remove the volume.
If you use the Volume Size parameter, the value must be greater than the value
of the Blocking Factor (-bf) parameter. For example, do not specify a zero value
with the Volume Size parameter.
If you do not use the Volume Size parameter, PROBKUP assumes there is no limit
and writes the backup until completion or until the volume is full. When the
volume is full, PROBKUP prompts you for the next volume.