Re: Tapeware Backups

From: Roger Abell (mvpNOSpam_at_asu.edu)
Date: 02/27/05


Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2005 10:40:07 -0700

As Paul indicated, many here will not be familiar with
the third-party product you are using, but your questions
are not generic and only have answers that are based on
the behavior of that specific product.

-- 
Roger Abell
Microsoft MVP (Windows  Security)
MCSE (W2k3,W2k,Nt4)  MCDBA
"Marilyne" <Marilyne@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:9970CF63-B2D6-4A78-9790-1E969C291325@microsoft.com...
> The tapeware product was purchased because I was told it is easier to
> understand than the Windows product.  Like I said it does appear user
> friendly; however, I'm not sure it's working.  The Windows version is on
the
> server.  I've been tempted to override the tapeware product and initiate
the
> Windows product; however, I don't want to risk the possibility of not
having
> either product function properly if there is another issue I can
investigate.
>
>
> The tapes appear to mounting; however, I don't know how to read any data
on
> the tapes.  Is there a process I can follow?
>
> "Paul Adare" wrote:
>
> > In article <5A814874-B941-42F8-8F68-E5177234043C@microsoft.com>, in the
> > microsoft.public.security news group, =?Utf-8?B?TWFyaWx5bmU=?=
> > <Marilyne@discussions.microsoft.com> says...
> >
> > > My question is:
> > > 1. Is there a way to check the backup tape without restoring it to the
> > > server and potentially loosing data if something is incorrect on the
tape?
> > >
> > > 2. Since a tape drive does not appear to work the same as a regular
disk
> > > drive, how do I see what is on the tape without completely restoring
all the
> > > data.  Can I check for one or two files?
> > >
> >
> > Not really sure how this relates to security. You should be asking your
> > vendor these questions.
> >
> > -- 
> > Paul Adare
> > "On two occasions, I have been asked [by members of Parliament],
> > 'Pray, Mr. Babbage, if you put into the machine wrong figures,
> > will the right answers come out?' I am not able to rightly apprehend
> > the kind of confusion of ideas that could provoke such a question."
> > -- Charles Babbage (1791-1871)
> >


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