Indeed, why not BE? Backup Exec 11d has a built in media rotation policy for Grandfather, Father, Son that is customizable.....
I've actually been happy with Backup Exec since Symantec bought out Veritas, they haven't messed up the product, it's still a very good product. On Feb 20, 2008 11:08 AM, René de Haas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Why don't you want to use Backup Exec? > > -----Original Message----- > From: Kurt Buff [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 1:18 PM > To: NT System Admin Issues > Subject: ntbackup scripts > > I've got a nice shiny new LTO3 drive and 21 tapes for the UK office. > It came with BE 11d, but I'd like to avoid that if possible. > > I want to use ntbackup to set up a parent/child/grandchild rotation, > so that I can have them send tapes offsite - the capacity of the tape > is more than sufficient for a full backup each day, but I want to make > sure that I extend the functionality as long as possible, as I won't > be back for quite some time. > > Anyone have any ntbackup scripts they'd care to share? We use Tivoli > in the US office, so I haven't had to touch ntbackup in 6 years, and > I've been frustrated by what I found on the web. > > Kurt > > ~ Upgrade to Next Generation Antispam/Antivirus with Ninja! ~ > ~ <http://www.sunbelt-software.com/SunbeltMessagingNinja.cfm> ~ > > > *** > The information in this e-mail is confidential and intended solely for the > individual or entity to whom it is addressed. If you have received this > e-mail in error please notify the sender by return e-mail delete this e-mail > and refrain from any disclosure or action based on the information. > *** > > ~ Upgrade to Next Generation Antispam/Antivirus with Ninja! ~ > ~ <http://www.sunbelt-software.com/SunbeltMessagingNinja.cfm> ~ > -- Sherry Abercrombie "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic." Arthur C. Clarke ~ Upgrade to Next Generation Antispam/Antivirus with Ninja! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbelt-software.com/SunbeltMessagingNinja.cfm> ~
