There is no way to guarantee an open file is in a consistent state. In other words, it might successfully backup the file, but the restored file could very easily be corrupt, and therefore unusable. This is especially likely with things like Access databases and other binary file types. Word documents aren't likely to be inconsistent, as the default for Word is to append all changes to the end of the file.
Open File Agents are evil and should be avoided. ------------------------------------------------------ Roger D. Seielstad - MCSE Sr. Systems Administrator Inovis - Formerly Harbinger and Extricity Atlanta, GA > -----Original Message----- > From: Jumlong [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Monday, December 16, 2002 12:09 AM > To: NT 2000 Discussions > Subject: Re: Backup Strategy Questions > > > More explanation for novice, please. Why can it cause problems ? > > Jumlong > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Ed Esgro" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "NT 2000 Discussions" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Friday, December 13, 2002 11:01 PM > Subject: RE: Backup Strategy Questions > > > > I am with you on the open file option. > > I think it sucks and causes more problems. But some people > are comfortable > > with this. > > The best bet is like you say, stop and start services with scripts. > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Andrew S. Baker [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > > Sent: Friday, December 13, 2002 9:07 AM > > To: NT 2000 Discussions > > Subject: RE: Backup Strategy Questions > > > > I'd recommend a single server with its own tape drive or > tape library. > > > > Also, if your network is small, and not 24x7, then you can script > > services to stop and restart as appropriate. > > > > I don't use open file managers, and although I am not > disparaging their > > robustness or stability, I don't agree with the concept in > principle. > > Plus they add cost. > > > > DTC is the distributed transaction coordinator, most often > associated > > with SQL. > > > > > > http://www.ultratech-llc.com/KB/?File=Backups.TXT > > > > > > > > ASB > > http://www.ultratech-llc.com/KB > > > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Jumlong > > Sent: Friday, December 13, 2002 4:01 AM > > To: NT 2000 Discussions > > Subject: Backup Strategy Questions > > > > > > I have questions: > > > > 1. For 3-5 servers, should I buy a tape drive for each server and > > perform the backup separately or use one or two servers to > do the job ? > > 2. In latter case, how can I recover the servers with no > tape drive ? 3. > > Some services keep files open, should I shut-down these > files/services > > b4 > > backup: > > - Trend ServerProtect > > - MSDTC.LOG, don't know what it is > > - Files in c:\winnt\ntfrs\jet... > > - Files in c:\winnt\registration\... > > - DHCP, WINS services > > - NETLOGON.CHG ?? > > > > As always, thank you. > > Jumlong > > > > > > > > ------ > > You are subscribed as [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp > > To unsubscribe send a blank email to %%email.unsub%% > > > > > > > > > > > > *****This email and any files transmitted with it are > confidential and > > intended solely for the use of the addressee. If you have > received this > > email in error please notify [EMAIL PROTECTED] Any > views or opinions > > presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not > > necessarily represent those of Stainsafe Inc. or any of its > subsidiaries > or > > affiliates. The company accepts no liability for any damage > caused by any > > virus transmitted by this email.***** > > > > ------ > > You are subscribed as [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp > > To unsubscribe send a blank email to %%email.unsub%% > > > > -- > > This message has been scanned for viruses and > > dangerous content and is believed to be clean. > > > > > > ------ > You are subscribed as [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp > To unsubscribe send a blank email to %%email.unsub%% > ------ You are subscribed as [email protected] Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
