restore Command - Restore Files from Backups Created by dump

The restore command is used to restore files and directories from backups created by the dump command. It can restore entire filesystems or selected files.

Syntax

restore [options] [file]

Examples

restore -if backup.dump

restore -rf backup.dump

restore -tf backup.dump

Notes

• restore is typically used in conjunction with the dump command for backup and recovery.
• Restoring may require root privileges, especially for system files.
• Always verify the integrity of backups before restoring.