Transferring data with the tar_it utility

The tar_it utility is delivered with both of the migration tool packages to assist with the movement of custom files and data to the target Avaya IR platform. To archive files:

1. Run tar_it from the command prompt.

   The tar_it utility prompts for the name of the file containing a listing of the directories and files to be put into a tar archive.

   Note:
   To capture a list of the files being archived, substitute the command tar_it | tee file_name.

2. Press Enter to use the default directories or enter the name of the file that lists the directories and files to archive.

   If you choose the default the following directories are used:

   /att/trans/sb
   /speech/talk
   /usr/add-on

   The tar_it utility displays the directories to be archived and asks for confirmation prior to creating the archive. Custom external functions, which are stored in the /vs/bin/ag/lib directory, are not included in the default archive. You can specify them in an input file or transfer them directly.

   PDS Integration configuration information is saved in various files, so it is not archived. You must reconfigure PDS Integration after migration.

3. Press Enter to confirm.

   The tar_it utility lists all files discovered and puts them into an archive.

   When all files are archived the tar_it utility responds with the following message:

   You may now transfer /voice1/file_identifier.tar to target machine.
Execute tar xvf file_identifier.tar to unpack on the target machine.
Please note there is no protection from overwriting existing files.

4. Transfer the files across the network using an ftp command.

   If you need to move individual files, an NFS mount between platforms might be more appropriate. For instructions on setting up NFS, see File sharing with Solaris Systems.

5. Run the command tar xvf file_identifier.tar on the target platform to copy all the files in the archive onto the target system.

   The system creates new directories if needed, and overwrites files on the target system if they are duplicated in the archive.

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