xfsrestore and multi-tape backups

[Iustin Pop]

On 2015-09-15 14:13:36, Carlos E. R. wrote:
> On 2015-09-15 11:36, Iustin Pop wrote:
> > So what's the correct way to restore a multi-tape dump? (Man page
> > says to start with tape 1, but that doesn't seem to be working).
> 
> I don't know about your case, so I maybe totally wrong. But it is
> possible that the catalog or index is stored on the last tape only,
> which might explain why starting with the second tape works (if I read
> correctly your post).

I suspect as much myself - since if during the backup if you run out of
tape writing a normal object, you can't write the index anymore.

But then why does the man page recommend starting with the first tape?
And why, when starting with the last tape, doesn't it know exactly which
tapes are needed?

If the man page is just wrong, I'll happily update it. Just want to get
a confirmation from someone familiar with the code.

thanks!
iustin
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