The problem is databases. They are already compressed. We were using compaq tapes that say they can get 70g per tape and when backing up regular nt data files we were getting about 90 +/- gigs per tape. But when we went to backing up lotus notes database files, we could only get 40g per tape...
I have had the same problem with restores. But the problem only occurs when the job needs to access a second tape. The job just says skipping for about 45 minutes then gets the errors that are posted here and will not access the second tape from the second job. The firmware on the drives is...
What you have to do is go to the registry under local machine\software\computer associates\arcserve\base\tape engine and delete all entries except rm setup. Then reboot server. After server is up, go to Start menu...Programs... Arcserve.... Arcserve device configuration. When you get to the...
Thanks spes. The article wasn't helpfull except to let me know that everything is set up correctly. I didn't know about the utility folder on the arcserve cd... duh!!! I'll have to look into it today.
When using the sdlt 110/220 drives connected directly to the server being backed up. I start out backing up at approx. 2gb/min., but it dwindles down little by little until it settles at about 750mb/min. I've heard that there are buffers and such that you can increase to keep it running at...
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