ADSM writes the data out as bytes, there is no catalog information stored on 
any tapes - it is stored in the database. Hence the importance of the database. 
If someone gets a hold of one of your tapes it is useless without the database.

Miles

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Miles Purdy, System Manager
Miles Purdy, System Manager
purdym AT nisa.gc DOT ca
Net Income Stabilization Account
Winnipeg, MB, CA
(204) 984-1602


>>> Brenda Collins <brenda.collins.h64a AT STATEFARM DOT COM> 07-Feb-00 9:31:43 
>>> AM >>>
Does anyone know if there is published information regarding the security of the
tapes written on by ADSM?  I need to verify whether or not the tapes can be read
by other sources?

Thanks!