Off site storage of tape backups

[Borrin]

I just a newbie Netbackup user. We are using Netbackup 4.5 DC and I have a problem with storage of tapes. According to the Netbackup manual I am suppposed to be able to remove tapes for storage, such as off site storage, by moving the volumes to a standalone group. Problem is when I try to move the volume I get a 97 err stating that the volume is still active. I don't want to delete the volume or erase the tape. Any suggestions.

Thank you.

 

[comtec17]

Moving your tapes to offsite storage would require the use of the vault product or a script.

 

[Borrin]

Is there any way I can get a script that can do this or would it be simpler to just get the vault product. I am trying to keep costs to a minimum.

Again Thank you.

 

[Borrin]

Also as far as scripting goes. Our servers are Windows 2000 Advanced severs with SP3.

 

[BFOJ]

Not sure if this is standard operating procedure, but the tapes we take off-site we just leave them in their original pool. It's not been a problem, just that the list of tapes in the pool is getting larger. No cost involved.

 

[Borrin]

Thank you for all the help. Keeping the same pool isgoing to have to work. It I'll just have to come up with good bar coding for the volumes.

 

[Sekhar]

I'd recommend using bpvault itself as it provides various features and you get the reliable support from Veritas.

Sekhar.