Project Backup - Episode 2 - Backup Tape Cataloging and Indexing
From Project Backup Podcast by Dean Felicetti
August 8, 2019 · 8 min · Season 1 · Episode 2
About this episode
A brief discussion on Backup Tape Cataloging and Indexing, covering both high-level and low-level aspects.
High level - brief discussion on Backup Tape Cataloging/Indexing •Reporting of tape contents •Backup software-dependent •High Level •Media ID/Barcode; Backup Set #; Type (Full/Differential/Incremental); Backup Date/Time; Operating system •Low Level •For File server and user/network shares verbatim listing of folders and files •For Exchange, may have EDB names •Catalog service •Consultation around sampling, tape contents, selective restores Dean Felicetti 401.601.0927
People in this episode
Host: Dean Felicetti
Topics covered
- Backup Tape Cataloging
- Indexing
- Backup Software
- Tape Contents Reporting
Keywords
- Media ID
- Barcode
- Backup Set
- Full Backup
- Differential Backup
- Incremental Backup
- Backup Date
- Operating System
- File Server
- User Shares
- EDB Names
- Catalog Service
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