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Re: [Networker] Migration from netbackup

2009-10-12 20:01:40
Subject: Re: [Networker] Migration from netbackup
From: Preston de Guise <enterprise.backup AT GMAIL DOT COM>
To: NETWORKER AT LISTSERV.TEMPLE DOT EDU
Date: Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:57:18 +1100
Hi Dave,

On 13/10/2009, at 10:34 , Werth, Dave wrote:

It seems to me the problem with this type of copying is that you end up losing the information about which system the backup was originally made from and perhaps the directory structure, ownership, etc.

Yes, that's a common problem, which is why if you're in an audited environment it's best to ensure it's done by a company that can certify the records of the transferred data.

The alternative I prefer in the land-of-virtualisation is to virtualise the server that is being phased out, have a couple of standalone tape drives capable of working with the system attached, and let it sit there waiting for use – conducting periodic tests of course to ensure recoveries are still viable, etc.

Cheers,

Preston.

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