Joe, Yes, Amanda can use Vtapes, virtual-tapes. I have a config that is currently doing so. The setup is the same as what you are currently familiar with but the jukebox and tapes are virtual. Yes, you still want to utilize a work area.
Capacity: What is the average nightly output to tape now ? Assuming the data in future is similar to the data you have now you should be able to estimate storage needs given current usage and desired longevity of the 'tape' pool. On Fri, Jan 28, 2011 at 12:41:08PM -0500, Joe Konecny wrote: > I'm in the process of buying a new file server with 1TB storage. We will > use probably 100GB and expecting usage to grow 10% per year. Our present > server is backed up to tape using Amanda. The tapes are taken off-site > each night to an employees house but are not in a fireproof location. > We would like to back up our new server to disk on another server in a > different building connected with GbE. We no longer wish to use tapes. > The buildings are about 200 feet apart and are not physically connected. > An off-site storage of a monthly backup to a removable drive may be used. > Assuming we would have a 7 day rotation on the backup we are ok but as > usage grows we would need to add storage. The server and backup server > sites are physically secure and have alarm systems and video surveillance. > They both have sprinkler systems. The greatest threats in descending > order would be theft, fire, tornado. We think it is unlikely for fire, > theft to damage both systems and tornado damage is a very low chance. > > 1. Given that we do not want to use tape is Amanda still an option that > should > be looked at? > > 2. How much storage capacity should we have on the backup server running > amanda? > > 3. Give what I describe does anyone have concerns? > --- Brian R Cuttler [email protected] Computer Systems Support (v) 518 486-1697 Wadsworth Center (f) 518 473-6384 NYS Department of Health Help Desk 518 473-0773 IMPORTANT NOTICE: This e-mail and any attachments may contain confidential or sensitive information which is, or may be, legally privileged or otherwise protected by law from further disclosure. It is intended only for the addressee. If you received this in error or from someone who was not authorized to send it to you, please do not distribute, copy or use it or any attachments. Please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail and delete this from your system. Thank you for your cooperation.
