>> A question: if ADSM marks a file "damaged", will it backup the file in
the
>> next backup session?

> Yes.  "Damaged" refers to that "copy" or "version" of that file on a
> particular disk/tape/optical platter.ADSM does not concern itself with
the
> integrity of what is backs up.

Marking a file as damaged does not cause that file be backed up during
the next backup session.  Generally, the server takes a conservative
approach in handling damaged files to reduce the risk of losing good data.
This often requires the administrator (who may be aware of special
circumstances) to take some explicit action such as auditing the volume,
restoring files from a copy pool, or deleting the damaged files.  If ADSM
were
to force another backup whenever an existing file is marked damaged
(possibly
as a result of some correctable hardware or media problem), valuable data
could be versioned off unnecessarily.

Dave Cannon
Tivoli Storage Manager Server Development, IBM
cannon AT us.ibm DOT com