Re: [Bacula-users] Re cycling is not working.
2010-05-26 10:00:03
> I've a problem (I guess) cause bacula doesn't recycle my tape, even when
> volume retention is over.
>
> Here is the pool part of my bacula-dir.conf :
>
> # Tape Pool definition
> Pool {
> Name = TapePool
> Pool Type = Backup
> Recycle = yes # Bacula can automatically recycle
> Volumes
> AutoPrune = yes # Prune expired volumes
> Volume Use Duration = 18 hours
> Volume Retention = 20 days # one year
> Maximum Volumes = 1 # Limit number of Volumes in Pool
> Maximum Volume Jobs = 2
> Label Format = "Day-"
> }
>
> Look at the tape day-20A (retention period and the last written thing)
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/47940362@N08/4641302169/sizes/l/
>
> And now look at the error (1month after the last written thing on the tape,
> bacula seems to not recycle the tape..)
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/47940362@N08/4641307241/sizes/l/
>
>
> There is a problem, right ?
> --
Yes there is a problem with your configuration. You have it configured
to use only 1 volume. Write up to 2 jobs on that 1 volume then wait 20
days until it can be used again. I do not think this is what you want.
John
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