Re: [PLUG] Good Tape Backup Software?

["W. Chris Shank" <chris.shank@acetechgroup.com>]

I'd really like something with a GUI, so that the backup operator (not me)
can get feedback if she needs to swap tapes or there is an error. I like
Arkeia's client/server/gui model.



> Chris, I have been using pax for the server's file system on Redhat 7.3
> with some sucess. I have Amanda setup for workstation backups but still
> have yet to get it to work right.
>
> Kam Salisbury
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "W. Chris Shank" <chris.shank@acetechgroup.com>
> To: <plug@lists.phillylinux.org>
> Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2002 10:05 AM
> Subject: [PLUG] Good Tape Backup Software?
>
>
>> I need to find good and easy to use tape backup software for linux
>> (RH7.2) and a TRAVAN 20G IDE tapedrive. Currently, I'm using a simple
>> script that tar.gz's and dumps to tape. However, it is very difficult
>> to 1) ensure that all the stuff is getting on the tape 2) retrieving
>> subsets of data from the tape. I looked in the Arkei free version, but
>> it seems to only work with SCSI tapes. Does anyone know if it works
>> with IDE tapes? What other good options are out there? The software
>> does't have to be free, but it needs to be VERY reasonably priced.
>> Your experiences, thoughts, and suggestions are appreciated.
>>
>> Chris
>>
>>
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