As a practical matter, there is no 'permanent' tape retention. For one, the media ages and becomes unreliable. Secondly, the devices needed to read/write the data eventually wear out and are replaced with newer technology.
For permanent *data* retention, you might consider a five year cycle. -----Original Message----- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of esmie moo Sent: Monday, November 27, 2006 6:52 AM To: IBM-MAIN@BAMA.UA.EDU Subject: Tape Retention - Permanent I would like to keep some tapes for ever - permanently. Prior to the Y2K era, I used the parm :RETPD=99365. Is this still applicable? Thanks NOTICE: This electronic mail message and any files transmitted with it are intended exclusively for the individual or entity to which it is addressed. The message, together with any attachment, may contain confidential and/or privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, printing, saving, copying, disclosure or distribution is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please immediately advise the sender by reply email and delete all copies. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
