write protect the restore tape before putting it in the library.

do not trust software to protect an important tape

rcb

On Fri, 2 Nov 2001, Snodgrass, John wrote:

> Date: Fri, 2 Nov 2001 14:23:04 -0500
> From: "Snodgrass, John" <John.Snodgrass AT icn.siemens DOT com>
> To: "'veritas-bu AT mailman.eng.auburn DOT edu'"
>     <veritas-bu AT mailman.eng.auburn DOT edu>
> Subject: [Veritas-bu] Write Protecting Tapes used for Restores.
>
> All,
>
> I've had a problem in the past that when I have had tapes put back into the
> tape library to do a restore from a full backup from several weeks ago, that
> they get used for a new backup because of the pool name.  Is there an easy
> way to prevent this from happening?  I know I could freeze the tape, but if
> I forget to unfreeze it, it won't recycle.  I've heard it's not a good idea
> to write protect the tapes in the library, anyone else have any comments on
> this.  Being an admin of many hats, I have not had the time to sit down and
> go through the books in detail to try and figure out a solution.  So I
> thought I would try and tap the collective knowledge of the group.  Thanks
> in advance for any help or suggestions.
>
> ======================
> John Snodgrass
> Siemens ICN
> Lake Mary, FL
> 407-942-5583
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