I have been thinking over this option for someone else.

One option is to set up a separate tape pool (with copy pool if you want two
copies), and set up a management class for it that expires data after x
years.  Only do a monthly backup of Exchange to this pool.  And make the
copypool version if that is in our requiremets.

Just a thought. ... Let us know what you figure out!

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Wayne Prasek [SMTP:WPrasek AT MPI.MB DOT CA]
> Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 2004 11:20 AM
> To:   ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU
> Subject:      Month End Strategies (TDP for Exchange)
>
> I'm wondering what the best strategy to get a month end backup of
> Exchange going.  We would like to keep the backup for an indefinite
> amount of time (most likely a few years).  The backup tape(s) will be
> sent offsite.  Currently we have a nightly backup of Exchange which
> expires after 30 days.
>
> I have a couple ideas on how to accomplish this.  I want to hear what
> other people are doing.   Thanks in advance.
>
> *******************************
>  Wayne Prasek
>  I.T. Support Analyst (Server)
>  204-985-1694
>  Wprasek AT mpi.mb DOT ca
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