Multiplexing Help

[dukbtr]

We are currently starting to use multiplexing because we have replaced our LTO1s with LTO3s. I have a policy with multiple clients and the multiplexing is set and works great.

My question:

Can multiplexing be done with different policies going to the same tape?

Example:

unix_db_oracle_a
unix_db_oracle_b
unix_db_oracle_c
unix_db_oracle_d

separate policies backup up same DB just separate directories within. Each policy has unique include/exclude lists to accomplish this. If I send to a drive that is set for multiplexing and set the schedule in the policy to multiplex, will it work? I'm asking now before I put a lot of work and find out that I waisted a bunch of time setting it up.

Thanks in advance for answers,
Dukbtr

 

[OzzMosiz]

I'm guessing here, but assuming those policies use the same storage units, then I can't see why not. Like I said, its a guess not factual. You could always try it and examine the outputs.

 

[dukbtr]

I'm a bonehead as usual and overcomplicated things. I created 2 test policies, set to the same storage unit and MPX. Manual release and it worked. Yahoo - I'm now doing it on multiple policies and it has really helped free up drives.