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bouno
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Posted - 2002-08-14 : 15:47:49
Hello Gurus!

For mssql server 7 backups to a tape does the tape
must be any particular for the sqlserver only or can
be any system tape?
If someone does tape backups can tell what you use?

TIA,
bouno

izaltsman
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1139 Posts

Posted - 2002-08-15 : 16:00:27
It doesn't have to be any specific brand or model. As far as I know, any tape drive that appears on Windows Hardware Compatibility List (and even a lot of the ones that don't appear there) can be used to back up your databases.
Personally, I like various DLT tape drives myself -- they are big, fast, and (in my experience) reliable.

However, instead of backing up your databases to tape directly, I would suggest creating your dump devices on disk (preferably on a different server) and then saving those device files to tape using your regular backup software (e.g. NT Backup).

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