Re: comfort level in not performing TAPE backups... -- MIDRANGE-L

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AML = Automated Media Library...
(which, in our case, just happens to be a standalone VTL (virtual tape library) device attached to our DR box...)

the scenario you describe below is exactly what we hope to be able to provide...

<getting_good_vibes>...

On 4/24/2014 2:57 PM, rob@xxxxxxxxx wrote:

IDK what "AML" is.
We use BRMS.
See the output from the command
WRKOBJBRM OBJ(ERPLXF/IIM) OBJTYPE(*FILE)

Type options, press Enter.
4=Remove 5=Display 6=Work with media 7=Restore object
9=Work with saved members

Save Save
Opt Object Library Type Date Time Volume
IIM ERPLXF *FILE 3/27/14 17:37:41 BR0327
IIM ERPLXF *FILE 3/28/14 17:37:26 BR0311
IIM ERPLXF *FILE 4/02/14 20:07:37 BR0309
IIM ERPLXF *FILE 4/03/14 17:38:23 BR0310
IIM ERPLXF *FILE 4/04/14 17:37:40 BR0319
IIM ERPLXF *FILE 4/07/14 17:38:05 BR0308
IIM ERPLXF *FILE 4/08/14 17:38:19 BR0318
IIM ERPLXF *FILE 4/09/14 17:37:56 BR0305
IIM ERPLXF *FILE 4/10/14 17:38:12 BR0321
IIM ERPLXF *FILE 4/11/14 17:38:26 BR0335
more...

Can I do a single file restore from last Tuesday?
You betcha.
Might I have to wait on a tape coming from Iron Mountain? yes
People with a VTL have alternative solutions to that issue.

Rob Berendt

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