Disk Backup using eSata removable disks
I am thinking about using eSata removable disks for backup using BackUp Exec 11d. And I would like to hear from anyone who has done this. I am also considering CPS across the LAN using a NAS hot swapable device. I currently use SDLT tape and process 500GB+ for a full backup; 14GB on a [...]

Answer Question   |  December 2, 2009  11:17 AM
Backup & recovery, Backup Exec 11d, Backup hardware, Backup to Disk, Disk-based backup, eSATA, NAS Hot-Swappable Devices

Database maintenance task (full back up) fails on SQL Server
Hi My daily maintenance job fails due to the below error from last 20 days regularly Executing the query “BACKUP DATABASE [shipment] TO DISK = N’D:backupshipment.bak’ WITH NOFORMAT, NOINIT, NAME = N’shipment’, SKIP, REWIND, NOUNLOAD, STATS = 10 ” failed with the following error: “Write on “D:backupshipment.bak” failed: 112(error not found) BACKUP DATABASE is terminating [...]

Answer Question   |  July 10, 2009  5:38 PM
Backup to Disk, SQL Server 2005, SQL Server 2005 backup, SQL Server 2005 maintenance, SQL Server administration, SQL Server backup, SQL Server maintenance

Using a hard drive to back up
What is the difference between full, incremental and differential backups? Our computer is situated in the parish office, and contains confidential information such as a parishioner database and parish accounts. We have purchased a separate hard drive to back up our data, and are keeping it in the safe when it is not being used. [...]

Answer Question   |  October 7, 2008  1:42 PM
Backup to Disk, Differential backup, Full backup, Incremental backup

How to mirror two databases (PRD to DEV)?
HI, I am trying to mirror my DEV box data lib with Production box. Currently i am creating a save file and then i FTP it to DEV box and restore lib. Any other way to do this? FTP takes a lot of time to transfer so, any suggestions on fast transfers would also be [...]

Answer Question   |  October 3, 2008  3:26 AM
AS/400, AS/400 development, AS/400 FTP, Backup to Disk, Data mirroring, Database mirroring, iSeries

RMAN Script
can anybody provide me script for RMAN backup on HP-UX with option backup on DISK and backup on TAPE too? If possible also tell how to take copy of disk backup on tape by using ‘BACKUP BACKUPSET’.

Answer Question   |  August 12, 2008  8:02 AM
Backup, BACKUP BACKUPSET, Backup to Disk, Backup to Tape, HP-UX, Recovery Manager, RMAN

Syncing Software recommendations
One of my VIP end users (a senior scientist in our building) has put in a request for the following setup: He wants us to build him 2 8-TB file servers, identical in design. This is not a problem, I’ve done this already for our own use. One server will be in his lab for [...]

Answer Question   |  June 24, 2008  3:11 PM
Backup, Backup to Disk, RAID, RAID 5, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2

Can I backup my PC files with Windows ME?
To my Desktop PC running Windows ME with latest updates online, I have attached a Seagate USB2.0 500GB FreeAgent external hard drive (directly and via a 4-port hub). The drive letter is configured and the Seagate drive recognized by Windows Explorer, but the disk itself is not accessed. It works fine on an XP laptop [...]

Answer Question   |  February 19, 2008  6:16 PM
Backup storage, Backup to Disk, Windows Explorer, Windows ME