Used Backup Tape to Re-Load??

[Carol Eyler <ceyler@xxxxxxxxxx>]

I am interested in hearing from III libraries that have successfully used 
your backup tape/s to restore your system.  What happened?  How smooth was 
the re-load process?  How long did it take to be back in business?

This question was prompted by some planning we're doing and a question from 
a computer specialist asking, "How do you know if your backup tapes would 
work if you needed them?"  We do full backups religiously Mon-Fri.  But I 
had to admit that I didn't know the answer to his question, and didn't know 
if there was any way to be sure the tapes would work in advance of a 
problem.  So, I'll sleep better after hearing that some of you have 
actually done this.

Please respond to me directly, not to the list.  Thanks.
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Carol E. Eyler                ceyler@xxxxxxxxxx
Head of Technical Services
Carleton College Library      507-646-4268 (voice)
One North College St.
Northfield, MN  55057         507-646-4087 (fax)
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