Hi,

11.09.2008 07:48, Adrian Moisey wrote:
> Hi
> 
> I've read this document:
> http://www.bacula.org/manuals/en/concepts/concepts/Bootstrap_File.html
> 
> And i still don't understand if I should do anything about bootstrap files?

I think you should.

> Is it important that I write one out?  if so, when and where?

At least for the jobs that back up the catalog and Bacula's 
configuration, having bootstrap files is important if you have to 
rebuild the Bacula system.

For other jobs, the bootstrap files can be convenient but are 
typically not critical.

> What happens if I don't write one out?

You will need much more time than necessary if you need to reconstruct 
your Bacula installation.

Imagine you have 100 tapes and only have a vague idea where the most 
current catalog backup is. Restoring the catalog would then require 
you to bscan all tapes until you found the right one - and that might 
take hours or days.

So make sure you have the corresponding bootstrap file and you can 
restore much more quickly.

You can store the bootstrap file on another machine (nfs- or cifs 
mounted remote filesystem, by sending it via mail, by scp'ing it, or 
whatever approach you prefer).

Arno


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Arno Lehmann
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www.its-lehmann.de

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