rsync - Jun 2012 - Rsync an offline database?

Is rsync a good way to make a valid copy of offline database files (TSM, 
in this case) from one xfs filesystem to another? If so, which options 
should I use?

Once again, the database services would be shut down, so the database 
would be offline.

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If the database isn't running then the database files are just files
and rsync is as good of a tool as any to copy them.

On 06/28/12 01:36, BillDorrian at pgatourhq.com wrote:
> Is rsync a good way to make a valid copy of offline database files
> (TSM, in this case) from one xfs filesystem to another? If so,
> which options should I use?
> 
> Once again, the database services would be shut down, so the
> database would be offline.
> 
> Bill Dorrian Network Administrator Desk: 904-273-7625 Cell:
> 904-859-9471
> 
> " Follow the 2012 FedExCup season at PGATOUR.COM."
> 
> 
> "The information contained in this transmission and any attachments
> may contain privileged and confidential information. It is intended
> only for the use of the person(s) named above. If you are not the
> intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any review,
> dissemination, distribution, or duplication of this communication
> is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient,
> please contact the sender by reply email and destroy all copies of
> the original message."
> 
> 
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