A restore type specifies the type of restore you are performing.
For a restore from tape, you must specify only one restore type. The following table summarizes the restore types.
| Restore type | Description | Option |
|---|---|---|
| Restart | Restarts data recovery after an interruption. | R |
| Qtree table of contents | Lists qtree names and qtree information in a restore. | T |
| Full | Rebuilds the file system or subtree. If you are applying incrementals, you must specify this option. | r |
| File table of contents | Lists file names in a restore. | t |
| File | Extracts an individual file or subtree from the backup. | x |
