Ann-
Here at Liberty we backup at night to disk and then migrate data to tape
in the morning.  This provides faster backups at night, and less risk of
failure (if a tape fails or whatnot).  We like it!

Jenn
Liberty Mutual I/S

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ann Courchaine [SMTP:acourcha AT CSC DOT COM]
> Sent: Friday, July 10, 1998 8:19 AM
> To:   ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU
> Subject:      backups to disk
>
> What is the general consensus on using a disk storage pool that then
> migrates to
> tape? Do sites actually use these or does everyone write directly to
> tape?
> Ann Courchaine
> Year 2000 National Practice
> Consulting & Systems Integration