May I suggest a sequence ?

1- backups nodes
2- backup primary disk pools to tape
3- backup primary tape pool to tape
4- migrate primary disk pool
5- db backup
6- expiration
7- reclaim primary tape pool
8- reclaim copy pool 

Pierre

> -----Message d'origine-----
> De : ADSM: Dist Stor Manager [mailto:ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU] De 
> la part de Dollens, Bruce
> Envoyé : lundi 1 octobre 2007 18:36
> À : ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU
> Objet : [ADSM-L] Migration question
> 
> I have a question that I feel a little stupid in asking.
> 
> What is the difference between migration and backup primary 
> (disk) to copy (tape)? 
> 
> I am working on changing my scheduling up and the recommended 
> order of steps I was given is:
> 
> Backup clients
> Migration
> Backup primary to copy
> Backup db
> Expiration
> Reclamation
> Start all over again
> 
> Thanks!
>