How do I add tape drive to Backup Exec?

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How do I add tape drive to Backup Exec?

Solution

  1. Click on the Devices tab.
  2. Right-click the tape drive that is displayed under either Stand-alone Drives or Robotic Libraries.
  3. Select Properties.
  4. Click on the Configuration tab (Figure 1)

What is scratch media Backup Exec?

Backup Exec will overwrite recyclable media in the targeted media set before overwriting scratch media when an overwrite job occurs. If no recyclable or scratch media are found, Backup Exec automatically searches for media to overwrite.

What is the role of tape library in backup process?

Tape backup is the practice of periodically copying data from a primary storage device to a tape cartridge so the data can be recovered if there is a hard disk crash or failure.

How do I restore a Backup Exec tape?

How to Restore File from Veritas Backup Exec v20. 3

  1. On the Backup and Restore tab, right-click the server for which you want to restore data and click Restore.
  2. Select Files, folders, or volumes and click Next.
  3. Select Files and folders backups to a point-in-time and click next.

Do not protect data cyclically overwrite tapes as required?

Do not protect data (cyclically overwrite tapes as required). If this option is selected, tapes allocated to the pool will be overwritten, starting with the tape that stores the oldest archive. Protect data for (time interval). If this option is selected, data on tapes will be preserved for the specified period.

What are the three levels of granularity found in backups?

Based on granularity, backups can be categorized as full, cumulative, and incremental.

How do tape libraries work?

A tape library contains racks of cartridges and multiple tape drives with a robotic system used for automatically changing tape cartridges. A filing system that uses a barcode reader or an RF scanner allows the tape library to find the correct tape to load either for writing or for reading.

How do I configure a tape drive in Backup Exec for Bews?

Tape Drive Configuration Settings available in Backup Exec for Windows Servers (BEWS) 1. Click on the Devices tab 2. Right-click the tape drive that is displayed under either Stand-alone Drives or Robotic Libraries 3. Select Properties 4. Click on the Configuration tab (Figure 1)

What is Backup Exec?

With its client/server design, Backup Exec provides fast, reliable backup and restore capabilities for servers, applications, and workstations across the network. Backup Exec is available in several configurations that can accommodate networks of all sizes.

How to configure tape drives in Windows 10?

Solution 1 Click on the Devices tab 2 Right-click the tape drive that is displayed under either Stand-alone Drives or Robotic Libraries 3 Select Properties 4 Click on the Configuration tab (Figure 1) More

How to configure tape drives for robotic libraries?

Solution 1 Click on the Devices tab 2 Right-click the tape drive that is displayed under either Stand-alone Drives or Robotic Libraries 3 Select Properties 4 Click on the Configuration tab (Figure 1)