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#     Copyright (C) 2000 Knox Software Corporation
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Document          : README for ARKC configuration
Version           : 4.1.15-1
Author            : Knox Software Corporation
Created           : 1999/06/01
Last modification : 2000/07/12


Description:
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This file is the README file of the ARKC arkeia command line tool. This file 
contains general information to start using ARKC. If you have suggestions 
contact us at the following mail address: arkc@arkeia.com

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| 1.0   Which files I should get in the ARKC directory  ?                |
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| 2.0   How do I start with ARKC ?                                       |
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                        README


1.0     Which files I should get in ARKC directory  ?
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The ARKC installation adds the following files or scripts under the system 
directory and Arkeia home directory (i.e /usr/knox ). 

/usr/bin/arkc
$(KNOXDIR)/bin/arkc
$(KNOXDIR)/arkc
$(KNOXDIR)/arkc/README  (Current file)
$(KNOXDIR)/arkc/FAQ
$(KNOXDIR)/arkc/arkc.prf
$(KNOXDIR)/arkc/arkc.param
$(KNOXDIR)/arkc/arkc.sample
$(KNOXDIR)/arkc/script


2.0     How do I start with ARKC ?
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(1). First, check that the arkc binary is correctly installed. Try, #arkc
     If this command fails, you should verify your PATH settings.
   
(2). Arkc needs special information to work correctly. You have to specify
     the backup server name, login and  password. So, set the previous 
     information correctly in the $(KNOXDIR)/arkc/arkc.param file. If you want
     to personalize your ARKC connection information you have to create a 
     preference file in your home directory, see the -pref option in the main 
     ARKC help,

       # arkc -usage 

(3). Now, your ARKC configuration is done. You should try some control 
     commands.
   
   (3a). First, verify $(KNOXDIR)/arkc/arkc.param file contents.
   
         # arkc -debug -who

         This command displays the backup server name, server version, and 
         login information.

   (3b). You must verify that you can connect to the backup server.
      
         # arkc -tape -list

         This command displays the existing tapes list. If an error occurs 
         while running this command, an error message is printed.

(4). How do I really begin with ARKC ? 

   (4a). The first suggestion is to carefully read the main ARKC help. 

         # arkc -usage 

   (4b). Read the FAQ file. It contains many Questions/Answers which could 
         help you

   (4c). Look at the script directory $(KNOXDIR)/arkc/script/. You'll find a 
         few scripts showing ARKC implementation.


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