Backup Tape Usage and Replacement ScheduleDuring the tape backup process, the tape backup media is moved across read/write heads, alignment rollers and drive rollers. Each pass through the tape drive wears away a small amount of the oxide coating used to store the data. A worn tape may backup and verify without error only to fail when a file needs to be restored. The trick is to maximize the use of the tape without allowing it to wear out.
Our recommended backup tape usage and replacement schedule is derived from input from hundreds of users, tape and drive manufacturers’ recommended replacement schedules, and years and years of monitoring tape life and backup integrity.
In short..It works.
The schedule includes, at any time, 12 tapes. The tapes are labeled as follows:
1) Monday 5) Friday 1 9) Quarter 1
2) Tuesday 6) Friday 2 10) Quarter 2
3) Wednesday 7) Friday 3 11) Quarter 3
4) Thursday 8) Friday 4 12) Quarter 4
The...
To view and download this full PLR article, you must be logged in. Registration is completely free. Once you create your account, you will be able to browse, search & downlod from our PLR articles database of over "1,57,897+" on 1,000's of niches and 200+ categories without paying a penny. Click here to signup...
