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Can a backup-to-disk image later backup to a tape

dskwan
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Hi,

 

I am using Backup Exec 12.5 for Windows Server, I have an image B2D000001 for a particular server that was backup a few weeks ago. Now the server had been decommissioned, I had tried to backup the image to a tape but its the exact B2D000001 image, i can't expand the content inside. Any steps that i have missing? Please assist.

 

Regards,

Kwan

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pkh
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You should not just backup the .bkf file.  The proper way is: From the Media tab, right-click on the .bkf file and the select duplicate to duplicate the backup set to tape.

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pkh
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You should not just backup the .bkf file.  The proper way is: From the Media tab, right-click on the .bkf file and the select duplicate to duplicate the backup set to tape.

Marianne
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In addition to above excellent post, see this TN:

Reasons why backing up or copying backup to disk data files is NOT recommended.

http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH176061