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Replacing tapes netbackup and symantec backup exec
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I just recently got the backup responsibility at work. We have symantec backup exec 12 and netbackup 8. I was trying to figure out what backup tapes to replace. Is there a way in any of those backup software that will tell which lto have been used? And which one should be replaced? I am worried I might take off the backup tape that is not being used yet.
I just recently got the backup responsibility at work. We have symantec backup exec 12 and netbackup 8. I was trying to figure out what backup tapes to replace. Is there a way in any of those backup software that will tell which lto have been used? And which one should be replaced? I am worried I might take off the backup tape that is not being used yet.
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See if you can determine whether a grandfather-father-son rotation has been implemented in the backup application.
Consider simplifying your environment by using Netbackup throughout.
And... study up. Backup/data protection is a lot different from other areas of storage.
Consider simplifying your environment by using Netbackup throughout.
And... study up. Backup/data protection is a lot different from other areas of storage.
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Which one should you use? Backup exec or netbackup?
Depends on how complex your environment is.
In any case, this is not a project for 'right now' -- it's something to do after you understand what is going on. Typically, BE is used in simpler environments, and netbackup in enterprise environments. That said, if you don't need the netbackup functionality, it's much more expensive and typically harder to tune than BE.
In any case, this is not a project for 'right now' -- it's something to do after you understand what is going on. Typically, BE is used in simpler environments, and netbackup in enterprise environments. That said, if you don't need the netbackup functionality, it's much more expensive and typically harder to tune than BE.
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