vm backup job and files to tape

[smarechal]

Hello,

Is it possible to have a job with VM job and files to tape?

I wish i'm clear

Thanks

[veremin]

You can create a file to tape job, using both backup files and general purpose files as its source. Thanks.

[smarechal]

Hello,

It's what i'm using now.

But is it possible to use Backup to tape (not files to tape), to have vm jobs directly and another solution to put some files on tape too?


Thanks.

[veremin]

Nope, you cannot do that within one job. Thanks.

[smarechal]

Thanks a lot.
Can i chain this jobs?

VM 2 Disk, then to tape, then files to tape and eject?

[veremin]

Correct, do the following:

- Specify "After this job" type of schedule for the backup to tape job
- Copy the commandline string provided at the last page of file to tape job settings
- Specify the string as a post-job command for the backup to tape job

However, what is the use case for this kind of setup?

Thanks.

[smarechal]

Thanks a lot.
I want to use the possibility to backup only latest full backup to tape (reverse incremental) and use the possibility to put files on the tape too.

[veremin]

You can add a backup job folder as a source for existing file to tape job and specify .vbk as a file mask. This way, when the file to tape job reaches the backup job folder, it will copy only the latest full backup present there. Thanks.

[smarechal]

I thought about it, but i'll make full backup every weeks, and with 10 restore points, i'll get 2 or more full backup in the repository.

[veremin]

Even though weekly full backup in case of reversed incremental chain seems to be a bit excessive, I got your idea. Two jobs appear to be the only option left for you. Thanks.

[smarechal]

Thanks a lot, i'm trying this solution

Edit: you think just one full per month is ok?

Edit 2: Full backup take me less than an hour (i've got full flash storage, SAS connection, and direct backup with veeam)

[smarechal]

Last question, and i'll be done:
The second job (files to tape) erase the first one (job to tape). What do i need to set on media pool to append the second job?

Thank you.

[veremin]

You think just one full per month is ok?

Yep, once a month or two is enough.

Edit 2: Full backup take me less than an hour (i've got full flash storage, SAS connection, and direct backup with veeam)

Performance statistic is impressive, indeed.

The second job (files to tape) erase the first one (job to tape). What do i need to set on media pool to append the second job?

Do you only have one tape present inside a given media pool (standalone drive, I guess)? What retention and mediaset settings does the said media pool have?

Thanks.

[smarechal]

I've got one drive with one Media pool.
In this media pool, i have 18 tapes without retention and media set is set to: create new media for every backup session.
I use one tape per day.

Thank you.

[veremin]

create new media for every backup session.

You need to change this setting to create mediaset once a day. This way, two jobs executed sequentially will use one media. Thanks.

[smarechal]

Thank you very much! It just works
Your support is really impressive!

[veremin]

You're welcome. Should other help be needed, don't hesitate to let us know.