Networker

[Networker] Relabel Volume

2013-02-14 18:14:35
Subject: [Networker] Relabel Volume
From: stivermr <networker-forum AT BACKUPCENTRAL DOT COM>
To: NETWORKER AT LISTSERV.TEMPLE DOT EDU
Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2013 15:13:55 -0800
That is some great information bytes2go and enchanter.

I am using NetWorker 7.3 SP4 build 565 which is installed on Solaris 10 SPARC 
server.

I assume by jukebox you mean a tape library? If so there are two 8 slot 
libraries each have there own tape drive in them. Also, we do not use bar 
codes. I plan on eventually upgrading the system once I get a better 
understanding of NetWorker. He was still using the old SDLT tapes and the LTO 
tapes have a much larger capacity. 

We recycle/reuse the tapes after 2 years. I am not sure where it is specified 
in the GUI? I am more familiar with Symantec Backup Exec where it is set in the 
Media area. I cannot seem to find where it is in NetWorker.

I was using new tapes that I would import into the library. Then Inventory the 
tape and then Label the tape by selecting the backup set which in my case is 
"FULL". That all works great. 

Now I am trying to reuse some old tapes that are two years old. I import them 
into the library and then Inventory them. Once I do that is shows that they are 
recyclable and it  starts using them. When the tape is full it does not update 
it with a new label.  Is it suppose to update with a new label? Currently the 
tape label is FULL2011.007 and I want it to be FULL2013.014 which is the next 
label in the FULL media set.

Auto Media Management is not checked. Neither is the Recycle from other pools 
under the FULL media set. I also checked the INCR (incremental) set and it is 
not check either. 

Also, sometimes when I put a new tape in the library it takes a long time in 
NetWorker to show up in the slot. Is there a way to make is scan for changes? I 
know in Backup Exec I just right click on the library and click on Scan and it 
is instantly updated.

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