Re: [Veritas-bu] Restore Testing Frequency of LTO-4 Tapes
2008-10-12 00:11:06
We have tested them accordingly to the SOX requirement - once in three month
BR
Stan Podolski
McCormick wrote:
> I was hoping anyone might have some experience with this. Currently we need
> to perform test restores of duplicates that are routinely shipped offsite to
> Iron Mountain for storage. We need to test them after they return in order
> to ensure that our shippers (FedEx, UPS, etc.) aren't subjecting the media to
> any environments (x-ray, temps, etc.) that might compromise the LTO-4
> (Ultrium 4) tapes.
>
> What we need to determine is how often it is needed to test this returned
> media. Are there any norms that the industry uses? Or is it pretty much
> just a subjective thing? We were considering 1, maybe 2 times per year.
>
> Any suggestiong are greatly appreciated in advance.
>
> Sean
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