--On Thursday, September 26, 2002 13:18:53 -0600 Terri Eads <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

>
> We're considering doing our backups to raid systems
> now instead of to tape libraries. Does anyone have
> any positive or negative comments or experiences
> with the scenario that they are willing to share?
>
> (and is this even possible with amanda?)

It is possible with the newer beta versions.  However,
it does make offsite storage for disaster recovery difficult.
Also, even with raid arrays mirrored across two controllers
it is still possible to lose all of your backups.  A single
raid controller can definitely trash all your data if it
fails (it has happened to me).  Even more likely is an 'oops',
either a script run amok or operator error.
  That doesn't mean don't do it, just that you should evaluate
all the issues relative to how they fit into your disaster
recovery plan.

Frank

>
> Thanks,
> --
> Terri Eads            UNIX Systems Administrator
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]         Research Applications Program
> (303) 497-8425                National Center for Atmospheric Research



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