You don't HAVE to put them in separate pools. The reason why you usually do
is simply to keep the files separate. When you archive to a different set
up tapes, you have the option of pulling those tapes out of the library and
keeping them on a shelf. Usually, when someone wants a backup file
restored, they want it NOW, while you can get a few hours warning if they
want to retrieve an archive.

Also, if you need to restore a full system, ADSM will not have to mount
tapes and skip archived files. Less tape movement means faster restore.

Dan Giles
Application Specialist
Manulife Financial, Corporate
Phone: 416-926-3549 Fax: 416-926-5234





From: Stephan Rittmann <srittmann AT FIDUCIA DOT DE> on 99/01/28 11:26 AM GMT

Please respond to "ADSM: Dist Stor Manager" <ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU>

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Subject:  Why seperate Backup and Archive Pools




Hi all,

normaly ADSM has seperat pools for backup and archive. What are the reasons
for that. Can anybody give me some informations why I should seperat the
pools.

Thanks a lot,
Stephan Rittmann
FIDUCIA AG
Karlsruhe, Germay