Backup and restore

Import and export of data on Trusted AIX® systems uses trusted versions of the backup and restore commands.

The backup and restore commands have been extended to handle labels. These extensions are transparent to the user and, aside from the labeling extensions, these commands function identically to the standard AIX backup and restore commands. To disable the backup or restore of the extended security information, the -O flag can be used.

The import/export system is protected by a combination of privilege and authorization mechanisms.