On Thu, May 22, 2008 at 10:49 AM, Bob Hetzel <beh AT case DOT edu> wrote:
> I'm proposing the following feature request...
>
> Item: Modify bacula console code to not block further commands while
> labeling tapes.
>
> Origin: "Bob Hetzel" beh AT case DOT edu
>
> Date: 22 May 2008
>
> Status:
>
> Why: I (and presumably most places that are using bacula for larger
> installations) have a 2-drive autochanger and so would like to be able
> to use both drives for labeling tapes and/or run backups/restores/etc.
> on the other drive(s).  Currently, bacula 2.2.8 blocks further commands
> while it waits for output from the drive and changer.
>
> Notes: Additionally, when you specify everything it's asking for on the
> command line to tell it to label a tape using the barcode, you get a
> prompt confirming the actual barcode.  I'd like a way to override this
> behavior.  Message printing is fine with me but I want to be able to
> turn off the confirmation yes|no question.
>
As a workaround with my 2 drive autochanger I just open a second bconsole.

John

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