don't single out tapes since the same thing goes for hard drives, optical media, etc. but yes, don't trust just one.
i think it's a common practice to use at least two different types of media for archiving with each having two copies of the same data (i.e. off-site) and then migrated to a new type of media whenever necessary. and btw, backup != archive ( http://www.google.com/search?q=backup+vs+archive ) On 8/1/07, Junix Gaspar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > ..... > > But it goes to show that even if you can verify the backup in your tape, > it does not mean its going to be there when you need them someday. So, > beside tape, get another backup system. > ...... >
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