1. Back up to disk. 2. Verify. 3. Then back up to tape. 4. Verify. 5. Test a minimum of quarterly. [1]
[1] Or 'lose' the verify battle on the step 4 tape backup and allow the winners to test monthly instead. -- Chris Scharff Messaging Services Architect MessageOne [o] 512.652.4500 x244 [m] 512.560.2984 [f] 512.652.4504 > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On > Behalf Of Boyd, Nathan > Posted At: Monday, January 31, 2005 1:00 PM > Posted To: swynk > Conversation: To verify or not to verify? > Subject: To verify or not to verify? > > > We are having a debate in the group about verifying our > Exchange backups. > Half of the group feel it is a small risk to save on the > below and the other half say it is not worth the risk. Below > are the arguments for stopping the verification process. > > 1) Verifies when jobs fail, when run manually, always > indicate that the backup was fine. > > 2) Jobs that verify successfully don't necessarily mean that > the data will be good when you go to restore. > > 3) Increases tape drive time utilization by at least 10-25% > > 4) More wear and tear on media > > 5) More wear and tear on library > > Just to add additional information > > 1. We have experienced problems with our tape library over > the past 6 months. > > 2. We do not have a problem getting our backups within our window. > > 3. As part of our future Exchange backup process I plan to > Snapshot the Exchange databases, which will can be backed up > later in the day, and reduce the backup window further. > > What are your opinions on this? Has anyone been in the > position where they wished they had verify on and didn't? > > Thanks, > > Nathan _________________________________________________________________ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Web Interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/read/?forum=exchange To subscribe: http://e-newsletters.internet.com/discussionlists.html/ To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe via postal mail, please contact us at: Jupitermedia Corp. Attn: Discussion List Management 475 Park Avenue South New York, NY 10016 Please include the email address which you have been contacted with.
