On Nov 30, 2007 11:27 AM, Win Htin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi folks, > > For all my backup volumes I have set the following: > > File Retention: 60 days > Job Retention: 6 months > Volume Retention: 365 days > > I have read and re-read the file restore section many times but would like > to have an independent confirmation. > > My understanding is, if I NEVER re-cycle an off-site tape, by using the > "bscan" command, I should be able to restore data from a given volume (from > off-site) even after "Volume Retention" period had expired. e.g. 3 years > down the road ( ignoring the integrity of the tape, that being a different > issue). > > Your input is much appreciated and if the above scheme is not a good idea, > please let me know an alternative option. > Yes. bscan will restore the missing parts of the database and then you can use the normal restore commands to restore the files you want.
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