Nice definition, should be put in a FAQ :)

On Wed, 17 Dec 2008, Clausen, Matt R [EQ] wrote:

> Here are the basics:
>
> 1. Basic Disk Staging
>
> Backup to Disk First then a Destaging schedule duplicates the backup image to 
> tape media. Once the image is successfully destaged to tape, it is then 
> removed from the disk depending on how your low/high water marks are set. You 
> need enough disk space with this though to basically store all your backups 
> until the images can be successfully destaged.
>
> 2. Storage Lifecycle Policies
>
> Basically these define the backup/duplication relationships based on the 
> "level" of the SLP defined in the policy. The nice thing about these is you 
> define the schedule once and it handles it from there backing up and 
> duplicating based on the directives in the policy. The caveat here is that 
> you need Advanced Disk Staging units which means the Flexible Disk Option 
> (Read $$$$$$$$). This is basically Vault without the reporting/management 
> functionality.
>
> 3. Multiple Copies
>
> When a backup runs, it makes multiple copies based on what you tell it. Think 
> of it as multiple destinations for a backup at the time the policy runs.
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:veritas-bu-bounces AT mailman.eng.auburn DOT edu] On Behalf Of ssloh
> Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2008 9:00 PM
> To: veritas-bu
> Subject: [Veritas-bu] Confusing disk staging methods
>
> Hi folks,
>
> Could help to elaborate what are the differences & scenarios apply between
> 1. Basic Disk staging
> 2. Storage Lifecycle Policies
> 3. Multiple copies
>
> After reading the NBU guide getting more and more confusing.
>
> Thanks
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