Thanks for the input John. That will make me sleep easy this weekend :-)
Another question though. If I ever have to do the "bscan" command, will it
overwrite the current information inside the database tables? What will be
the best approach?
Thanks.
Win
On Nov 30, 2007 11:36 AM, John Drescher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> 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.
>
> John
>
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