"Douglas K. Rand" <[email protected]> writes:

> My pool looks like:
>
> pool {
>   # No "Label Format" disables automatic volume labeling
>   name = offsite
>   pool type = Backup     # Sigh, case sensitive
>   storage = lto6-1
>   volume retention = 30 days
>   maximum volume bytes = 2500 GB
>   volume use duration = 48 hours
>   purge oldest volume = yes
> }

Stupid question: Since you set VOLUME RETENTION, shouldn't you use
RECYCLE OLDEST VOLUME instead of PURGE OLDEST VOLUME to make sure the
retention period is enforced?

Another stupid question while I'm at it: Is there a point in setting the
MAXIMUM VOLUME BYTES directive when the storage is a tape?

> We do off-site backups once a week, so clearly you'll need a longer
> VOLUME RETENTION period.  The trick for me was the VOLUME USE DURATION.
>
> The 48 hours is about how long after the backup starts that we move the
> tapes off-site.  Label the 4 tapes, put them all in the same pool, and
> Bareos will cycle through the tapes for you.

Of course! Brilliant! This is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you
very much sir!

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