Backup configuration

[technotips]

hi guys,
i am and new to veritas trying to setup a backup strategy, we have veritas backup exec 9 and Dell PowerVault 132T with two LTO tape drives.

i am trying to setup differntial daily and Full backup weekly, and full month end.(grandfather strategy) can any one gudie me how to use the tapes,
i have 100 tapes as of now we dont much data to backup, should be aroung 400 gig,
i have created media set also daily, weekly and monthly,
but i dont know how to assign the tapes to one drive and how to do the tape rotation.
i tried in google.com but could not get much info.
thanks in advance.
techie

 

[Rubberdubber]

Why don't you download the manual from the veritas website. it explains the grandfather routing:-

Chapter 8, Managing MediaUsing Media Rotation419Backup Strategy: GrandfatherNumber of media required: 19 (minimum)Backup horizon: One yearThe Grandfather method is one of the most common media rotation schemes. It is simple to administer and comprehensive enough to allow easy location of files when they need to be

etc Regards Rob