David,
Could you copy me on any replies for this database as well? I would
certainly appreciate a copy as well.
Thanks in advance, /ALE
Semper Fidelis et Paratus! /ALE
Eddie Albert
Enterprise Network Engineer
Air Force Real Property Agency
ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA 22209
(703) 696-5509 or (703) 298-7737 Cell
> -----Original Message-----
> From: EMC NetWorker discussion
> [mailto:NETWORKER AT LISTSERV.TEMPLE DOT EDU] On Behalf Of Werth, Dave
> Sent: Thursday, December 14, 2006 1:09 PM
> To: NETWORKER AT LISTSERV.TEMPLE DOT EDU
> Subject: Re: [Networker] Tape Management/Offsite tape rotation
>
> David,
>
> I don't try to use Networker at all for this.
>
> A long time ago (before we had Networker) we created an MS
> Access database to keep track of backup tapes and other media
> that we send to our off-site storage service provider as well
> as archives that are kept in-house. The data for each piece
> of media includes a date to be returned. Every working day
> we update or enter media that were sent off-site into the DB
> and print a report of media to be returned the following day.
>
> This is not a big burden for us because we're a pretty small
> operation. In a typical week we have 7 pieces of media going
> out and coming back. In the past though, with older backup
> technologies we've had as many as 30-40 pieces per week going
> out and returning. By setting up the DB right and perhaps
> using a few macros you can make the process of updating the
> DB fairly painless.
>
> If you'd like more details about out DB let me know.
>
> Dave
>
> David Werth
> Garmin AT, Inc
> Salem, Oregon
> dave.werth<at>garmin.com
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Browning, David [mailto:DBrown AT LSUHSC DOT EDU]
> Sent: Thursday, December 14, 2006 7:52 AM
> To: NETWORKER AT LISTSERV.TEMPLE DOT EDU
> Subject: [Networker] Tape Management/Offsite tape rotation
>
> Just wondering what everyone else does to track, and mark, offsite
> tapes. The process within Networker is very labor
> intensive, and I was
> wondering what other people were using. I was looking at Bocada
> software, but that's more of a Networker backup management
> piece of software. I was wondering if there was something
> like that for tape management - specifically telling an
> operator (non-backup person) what tapes need to be brought
> offsite, what tapes can come back from offsite, and then
> "marking" the appropriate location of those tapes within Networker.
>
>
>
> Any information would be appreciated.
>
>
>
> David M. Browning Jr.
>
> LSUHSC Enterprise Network Operations/Help Desk
>
>
>
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