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I'm in the process of replacing backup tapes on one of my servers. I'm assuming that i have to keep the old tapes around for a while just in case i need to restore files. I didn't konw if there's a better procedure for doing this like transferring content from the old tape to the new one. 
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I'm in the process of replacing backup tapes on one of my servers. I'm assuming that i have to keep the old tapes around for a while just in case i need to restore files. I didn't konw if there's a better procedure for doing this like transferring content from the old tape to the new one. 

Can I move backup tape contents to a new tape?

The term "Backup" means the methods and processes involved to copy computer data (system data as well as application data) to media other than the ones where the data originally live (disk, tape, optical, cloud). "Restore" in turn means the methods and processes involved in data recovery, i. e., bringing back copied computer data to their original location. Backup/Restore primarily serves as a means of protection against data loss, be it due to disaster, corruption or sabotage. It can also be used for recovering data from an earlier point in time and even for cloning machines or applications. There is a wide variety of backup/restore software available, from expensive commercial products to free or open source tools.