EzTape v.2.22 (D2F) Readme.txt Read this file before you use your software. It contains important information about using the software and the accompanying documentation. ====================================================================== Improved Features of EzTape 2.2x The following are features that have been added to EzTape since the previous release: 1. Provides data compression capability, which allows you to store more data on tape. You can select the level of data compression you wish to use, or select no compression at all. 2. Includes improved batch files for better multivolume support. 3. Supports backup and restore, including bindery files, for Novell NetWare 286/386. This includes: * NetWare 286, version 2.2 and earlier * NetWare 386, version 3.11 and earlier * DOS shells, version 3.02 and earlier ====================================================================== Restoring Files that were Backed Up with Data Compression Once you have made backups with EzTape version 2.2x using data compression, DO NOT attempt to restore those files using an earlier version of EzTape. EzTape version 2.2x automatically decompresses compressed data upon restore. However, if you restore compressed files with a version of EzTape previous to version 2.20, the files will be unreadable; in addition, if you restore a file with the same name as a file on your hard disk, EzTape will overwrite the file on your hard disk with an unreadable version. ====================================================================== Selecting and Deselecting Parameter Files From a List of Over 30 Files If you have created and saved over 30 parameter files and then select or deselect certain files from the list of parameter files from line 30 on, EzTape will not update the screen display at the time you select or deselect. To display any choices you make, use the [pg up] and [pg dn] keys on your keyboard to move the display up and then down. This will cause EzTape to update the display. ====================================================================== Creating or Loading a Parameter File that uses Data Compression When you create or edit a backup parameter file and select a data compression level, EzTape actually saves the file without specifying the data compression level. When you execute the parameter file or run the batch file version of that parameter file, the backup is performed using your default data compression level. The factory default is 0 (no compression), but it is possible that you may have changed that default, as described on page 13 of your EzTape user's manual. If you want to specify a different level of data compression in the parameter file than the level you are using as the default level, follow these steps: 1. Create the parameter file normally in EzTape. 2. Exit EzTape and use an editor to view the parameter file. Here is an example of a parameter file: /N "BACKUP SET" /R /U 1 /M 1 /O 1 /B /B RHS /Q /S "C:\RULES\*.*" 3. Add a /Z option to the parameter file to specify the data compression level, as described on page 104 of your EzTape user's manual. Here is an example of the same parameter file with a data compression level specified: /N "BACKUP SET" /R /U 1 /M 1 /O 1 /Z 1 /B /B RHS /Q /S "C:\RULES\*.*" If your parameter file will back up more than one drive, you must specify the data compression level for each drive (or accept the default). For example: /N "BACKUP SET" /R /U 1 /M 1 /O 1 /Z 1 /B /B RHS /Q /S "C:\RULES\*.*" /N "BACKUP SET2" /R /U 1 /M 1 /O 1 /Z 1 /B /B RHS /Q /S "D:\SPECS\*.*" 4. Execute the parameter file normally. If you edit and rewrite the parameter file again from within EzTape at some future time, you must repeat this procedure if you want to use a data compression level other than the default. ====================================================================== Using the Verify Option with Certain High Capacity Hard Disks If you wish to use EzTape's Verify option with a hard disk that allocates disk space in 8 kilobyte clusters or more, you should set the DOSONLY environment variable before starting EzTape. Otherwise, you may receive messages stating "file contents compare error" when no errors exist. See "Using a Nonstandard Hard Disk" on page 13 of your EzTape User's Manual for instructions on setting the DOSONLY variable. ====================================================================== Command Line Operations Page 106 of your EzTape for DOS manual describes initialization options for use at the command line. EzTape no longer supports the /E option. In addition, you cannot use the /S command from the command line. If you want to servo write a tape, you must enter EzTape and make selections from the Utilities menu. ====================================================================== Accidental Overwrite of EzTest When you use the "Load a parameter file and backup" option to make a backup and save a parameter file, do not name the parameter file "EzTest." EzTest is the name of a file supplied with EzTape which you should not overwrite. ====================================================================== Using EzStart and Lotus Magellan Lotus Magellan is a Terminate and Stay Resident (TSR) program that conflicts with EzStart. A TSR program stays resident in memory, even after you quit the program. This means that if you run Magellan prior to a scheduled EzStart event, you must reboot your computer (to reinitialize memory) before EzStart will operate.