we just have TSM set to retry three times then pass on open files.
better no backup then false sense of security.

>>> GEOFFREY.L.GILL AT SAIC DOT COM 08/17/2007 5:00 PM >>>
I sent this the other day and saw no responses so I'm trying again in
case it did not get through. If anyone has any info on this I would
appreciate feedback.
Thanks,

________________________________

From: Gill, Geoffrey L.
Sent: Thu 8/16/2007 6:35 PM
To: ADSM (ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU)
Subject: open Access files


Hello again all,
I was wondering if anyone can tell me how they deal with Microsoft
Access (.mdb) files. If these files remain in an open state when the
backup runs are there any issues? Will they get backed up? Will they be
in a usable state when restored if they do get backed up while open? We
know from past experience open Oracle files are not, which is why tools
are available to back these up, but I'd like to hear from anyone who has
experience the .mdb's.

Thanks for the help.
Geoff Gill


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