If you are attempting to re-label a tape that has already been labelled
by amlabel, then you might try the amlabel-f <label regex>. This will
force it to re-write the label.
I guess it could also be a problem with the regex in amanda.conf or some
other settings in the same.
HTH
On Mon, 2003-03-31 at 09:51, Bill wrote:
> I recently installed amanda on my network to backup a couple of my dev
> boxes. I understand that a tape must be labelled by amanda to be used
> with the appropriate dump set, but when I follow the instructions in the
> doc, amdump errors out saying that it cannot overwrite the active tape.
> Does someone have more comprehensive instructions for labelling tapes
> and setting up a run? My assumption is I am simply misconstruing the
> instructions at some point.
>
> Thanks
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