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So, just to clarify...<br />
I make different targets for each server that I am backing up? And then w/in those, create the mon, tues, etc? &nbsp;(so each day would be a different logical unit?)<br />
Sorry. &nbsp;I am really lost on the whole LUN/Target thing. &nbsp;<br />
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So, just to clarify...
I make different targets for each server that I am backing up? And then w/in those, create the mon, tues, etc?  (so each day would be a different logical unit?)
Sorry.  I am really lost on the whole LUN/Target thing.  



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Have you configured the SMS100 with the GUI?<br />
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Have you configured the SMS100 with the GUI?



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That's where I am trying to do it. &nbsp;<br />
I need to create the LUNs, targets, etc. &nbsp;That's where I don't understand if I should create the LUNs the size I want to make the targets, or make them smaller and have several smaller &quot;partitions&quot; (or whatever you want to call them).
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That's where I am trying to do it.  
I need to create the LUNs, targets, etc.  That's where I don't understand if I should create the LUNs the size I want to make the targets, or make them smaller and have several smaller "partitions" (or whatever you want to call them).

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You can delete this. &nbsp;<br />
Thanks.
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We recently purchased a Hitachi SMS100. &nbsp;<br />
I would like to use it - at least, part of it, to backup the other servers (600GB/week). &nbsp;<br />
Since I am completely new to this, my question is: &nbsp;<br />
When I am configuring the SMS100, do I make several &quot;targets&quot; for each server? Or do I just create a large one for my backups?<br />
Since I am completely ignorant to best practices, I was hoping someone could point me in the correct direction. &nbsp;<br />
Thanks!
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We recently purchased a Hitachi SMS100.  
I would like to use it - at least, part of it, to backup the other servers (600GB/week).  
Since I am completely new to this, my question is:  
When I am configuring the SMS100, do I make several "targets" for each server? Or do I just create a large one for my backups?
Since I am completely ignorant to best practices, I was hoping someone could point me in the correct direction.  
Thanks!

Backing up to a SMS100

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.