I am trying to set up an amanda b/u system here at Texas A&M. This would be the first time for me.
I has been suggested to me to use a daily b/u to disk and then weekly flush to tape. We have a 8-slot Quantum tape drive. I have implemented a test case as shown by: http://wiki.zmanda.com/index.php/Test_environment_with_virtual_tapes I have also been reading the documentation. However, I have no idea on even how to start putting together this backup scheme. I suppose I need 2 directories, such as: /etc/amanda/bu_to_disk/ /etc/amanda/bu_to_tape/ Each with its own amanda.conf and disklist file. I have several questions. 1. do I need vtapes for b/u to disk? 2. do I use the same disklist for both directories? 3. since the 400G disk is too small for a complete b/u ( about 600G ) I would have to start with a full b/u to tape first. Is that correct? 4. Sincerely, I have no idea on how to make it all fit together. I hate being so clueless, but I rather use amanda than going out to buy some commercial software. Thanks, Enrico -- Enrico Indiogine Parasol Laboratory Texas A&M University [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] 979-845-3937
