Re: Backups to disk (experience ?)

From: David Magda (dmagda+trace030823_at_ee.ryerson.ca)
Date: 08/26/03

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    len@philpot.org (Len Philpot) writes:

    > I'm looking for opinions, experience, etc., on the relative merits
    > of tape vs. disk backups in an enterprise environment.
    [...]

    You may want to browse/search through the archives of
    comp.arch.storage. This type of discussion pops up there every couple
    of months.

    The tape vs. disk debate tends to get quite lively there. :>

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    David Magda <dmagda at ee.ryerson.ca>, http://www.magda.ca/
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    the old conditions, and lukewarm defenders in those who may do well 
    under the new. -- Niccolo Machiavelli, _The Prince_, Chapter VI
    

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