ADSM-L

Re: Automated off-site backups

1997-06-12 16:04:39
Subject: Re: Automated off-site backups
From: Mark Roberts <mkr AT OPENMIC DOT COM>
Date: Thu, 12 Jun 1997 15:04:39 -0500
Morris,

SafeDistance presents proxy drivers to the local server running
ADSM.  To ADSM, the local server is running two libraries.  The
proxy drivers communicate via RPC to the remote server, which
sends the data to tape.  This solution is transparent to ADSM.

Regards,
Mark

Morris.Marshael wrote:
>
>      Question:
>
>                 What means of communication does ADSM use with the
>      SafeDistance remote site?
>
>      Thanks,
>
>      Marshael Morris
>      morris.marshael AT mccg DOT org
>      (912)633.2160
>
> ______________________________ Reply Separator 
> _________________________________
> Subject: Automated off-site backups
> Author:  Reese Faucette <reese AT TKG DOT COM> at Internet
> Date:    6/12/97 1:16 PM
>
> On Tue, 10 Jun 1997, Mark Roberts wrote:
> > A solution for automated off-site vaulting for ADSM already
> > exists.  It is called SafeDistance(tm), from Open Microsystems.
> > This product works as a stand-alone product or in conjunction
> > with the ADSM's Disaster Recovery Module.
> >
> > More information is available on SafeDistance at this URL:
> > http://www.openmic.com/English/Services/SafeDistance/SafeDistance_Top.html
>
> This sounds like a big win for ADSM.  Coming up with a
> process for getting tapes copied, taken out of the library, and shipped
> off-site isn't all that hard, but getting folks to actually stick to
> that process is a lot tougher.  Then the fire sprinklers malfunction and,
> poof!, no backups anymore.
>
> For backups, more automation is always better; I'm excited to see
> this available !  We're installing a copy now...
>
> -reese
>
> ---------------------
> Reese Faucette        The Kernel Group, Inc.
> reese AT tkg DOT com         (512)433-3300              http://www.tkg.com/

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