If you truly want to snapshot your current data on a weekly/monthly/yearly
basis, the current-release recommended solution would be "generate
backupset" -- which, at least, avoids re-sending the data across the LAN.
Alternatively, Unix has image backup capability, and 5.1 will have it for
Win2K. Either way, you get a consolidated copy of current data residing on
the associated client file systems.

You should, however, consider the challenges posed by Petur, since they
*may* be more pertinent than achieving the technical response you requested.

Regards,

Don France
Technical Architect - Tivoli Certified Consultant

Professional Association of Contract Employees (P.A.C.E.)
San Jose, CA
(408) 257-3037
don_france AT att DOT net