Hello,
I have to move a HUGE directory tree (oracle software installation) to a
different file system. I made some preliminary tests and I am not satisfied
with the results. I don't want to ressort to a backup/restore of the
directory.
Here is my problem: The various subdirectories contains symbolic links, I
had problems moving it with mv, got error messages. I also tried with the
following command:
cd fromdir; tar -cf . | (cd todir; tar xf -)
In this case, the file timestamps changed (when I do an ls -l). Is there a
way to move that directory tree somewhere else and:
a) Preserve the same file protections
b) Preserve the files timestamps
c) Preserve file ownership
Thanks
Guy Dallaire
dallaire_at_total.net
"God only knows if god exists"
Received on Wed May 07 1997 - 16:16:14 NZST