AMEN to that.  In fact, I used cloning for two purposes:
o create a second copy for offsite storage
o validate that the original copy is good

In my experience, there is no other way to accomplish that second goal,
except by cloning.

tl

Terry Lemons
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-----Original Message-----
From: Wood, R A (Bob) [mailto:WoodR AT CHEVRONTEXACO DOT COM]
Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2003 10:04 AM
To: NETWORKER AT LISTMAIL.TEMPLE DOT EDU
Subject: Re: [Networker] Merits of cloning versus dual backups?


The thing to note is, when you make a clone, you are validating the
original backup. This could be priceless.

Bob

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