>>> The only problem with the latter approach is that pruning will still occur >>> if >>> a backup runs before you have finished the restore. >> Thanks for both suggestions; the first is a nice clean option, although >> someone >> else suggested making the bscan'd volume Read Only, which is even less >> intrusive >> (affects just that volume). > > Does setting VolStatus to Read Only work? It will certainly prevent > recycling, but I'm a little sceptical that it will prevent file pruning > because that code doesn't look at the Media table AFAICS. The fine documentation claims it does (http://www.bacula.org/5.0.x-manuals/en/utility/utility/Volume_Utility_Tools.html#SECTION00274000000000000000), but it wouldn't be the first time in history that documentation is wrong.
I don't have an easy test facility from where I am right now, but I think I will have to try it out early next week and see what actually happens. I will report back. Craig ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Beautiful is writing same markup. Internet Explorer 9 supports standards for HTML5, CSS3, SVG 1.1, ECMAScript5, and DOM L2 & L3. Spend less time writing and rewriting code and more time creating great experiences on the web. Be a part of the beta today http://p.sf.net/sfu/msIE9-sfdev2dev _______________________________________________ Bacula-users mailing list Bacula-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/bacula-users
