A couple versions back, both versions of OS & versions of NetBackup,
there were problems SSO sharing tape drives with Windows boxes. While
officially supported many people reported problems with device
ownership. Windows was somewhat "grabby" and liked to possess shared
devices rather than happily share them.

We're probably starting a process now with the upcoming 7.1 and our
first implementation of Windows servers as media servers (either Win2003
or Win2008 depending on when they're built).  

What's been your more recent experience sharing tape drives (Ultrium 5)
between Windows & Unix (AIX/Linux) media servers?

-M

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Mark Donaldson - Systems & Storage Administrator
Staples - Broomfield, CO
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