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Multiple, concurrent backups of storage group
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Sounds like you're trying to work out a disk to disk to tape backup scenario.
Imagine three drives x, y, and z. On even nights, a full to x is performed. On odd nights, a full to y is performed. During the business day, hourly incrementals are performed to z.
Now with a bit of scripting to clean up and scheduling to coordinate processes, a disk to disk to tape backup system is possible. It's kind of the Rube Goldberg version.
Why not get storage that supports snaps? After you complete a snapshot and verify, present the snap to your backup server and do an NDMP backup to tape. It's a lot simpler, and more reliable, and doesn't require anywhere near as much disk space.
Imagine three drives x, y, and z. On even nights, a full to x is performed. On odd nights, a full to y is performed. During the business day, hourly incrementals are performed to z.
Now with a bit of scripting to clean up and scheduling to coordinate processes, a disk to disk to tape backup system is possible. It's kind of the Rube Goldberg version.
Why not get storage that supports snaps? After you complete a snapshot and verify, present the snap to your backup server and do an NDMP backup to tape. It's a lot simpler, and more reliable, and doesn't require anywhere near as much disk space.
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