RE: Question on using a TAR file on a iSeries system

Tar works great on iSeries. You need 5722SS1 option 30 installed (should be
there already). You can run the tar command from a CL program using
something like this:

           CHGVAR     VAR(&W_CMDSTR) VALUE('tar -xfv ' || &STMF + 
                        |> '\*.dat')

           QSH        CMD(&W_CMDSTR)   

Make sure your path includes /usr/bin (it should unless someone changed it).
Check it by running command QSH and type export and press Enter.


Mike Grant
Bytware, Inc.
775-851-2900 

http://www.bytware.com

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Subject: Question on using a TAR file on a iSeries system



We have a potential of receiving a file from a outside source 
that will
have been created using a TAR.  Has anyone experience using 
this type of
file on a iSeries system. If so, any suggestions.



Sincerely,





Bill Swann


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