Backup Exec 2010 R3

[Jitendra123]

can we use  offline overwritable media for backup if yes ,kindly share the steps

[CraigV]

If you no longer need the media, go into the offline media group and move the media (tapes/disk) into the Scratch set.

[Jitendra123]

can i use this media for weekly backup its scratch but in offline media?

i have attached the snap shot for the same

[pkh]

When a tape is offline, it is not in the tape library and cannot be used by any job.  You need to put the tape into the tape library and do a scan so that it is recognised.  After this, it will be marked as online and can be used.

The tape that you indicated in your screenshot is marked as overwritable so it can be used immediately.  You don't have to do anything.  If the tape is not overwritable and you want to use it, then you have to move it to the scratch media set before it can be used.

Do note that BE 2010 is EOL and you should upgrade to the latest BE 16.

[pkh]

When a tape is offline, it is not in the tape library and cannot be used by any job.  You need to put the tape into the tape library and do a scan so that it is recognised.  After this, it will be marked as online and can be used.

The tape that you indicated in your screenshot is marked as overwritable so it can be used immediately.  You don't have to do anything.  If the tape is not overwritable and you want to use it, then you have to move it to the scratch media set before it can be used.

Do note that BE 2010 is EOL and you should upgrade to the latest BE 16.