The database I am speaking of is not my database but the database of a client. I really only have one shot at this without looking like an idiot.

I am not sure the database was shutdown before the tape backup of the entire system. I don't think it was.

Can a senior member of this forum validate the above process? I am willing to try it, but only if I can be sure it will work. If there are any problems that may occur or things that I should be aware of, please post them. I am not all that familiar with backup and recovery.

Because I didn't actually perform the installation and format of the hard drives, and this server is not my own and 500 miles away, I am not too familiar with the directory structure before the hard drive was formated.

I have a PC Anywhere connection.