Cloning verifies that the original copy is good, but not that the clone
is.  So, which copy do you send off site?  Do you send the original
because you know that copy is verified?

-Teresa

Terry Lemons wrote:
>
> 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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