IDR with Backup-to-Disk Folders

[562826262]

I know this question has been asked and answered in the KB at http://seer.support.veritas.com/docs/253655.htm but I'm too dumb to understand it.
If I have a Backup-to-Disk Folder set up pointing to a workstation and do a full backup to that folder, can I use that for IDR recovery?
The KB article says you can't use a local backup-to-disk file. Is this file not local since it's sitting on a workstation?
The KB article further states "A file that resides on a remote media server, however, can be used in a remote IDR." Does this workstation apply as a remote media server?
Please pardon my ignorance and thanks for your help.

Lnden

[Mani_2]

Hello Lnden,

Initially let us know whether you would like to perform a Local IDR or Remote IDR?



As mentioned in the KB, A local backup-to-disk file cannot be used to perform a local Intelligent Disaster Recovery. However to perform a Local IDR(Media Server) you need to backup the Data on the Tape Drive attached locally.





To perform a Remote IDR(Remote System), the data/backup of the remote system can be stored on a Backup-to-Disk folder created on the Media Server locally.





Related Documents
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http://seer.support.veritas.com/docs/257061.htm

Alternatively, you can also refer to the administrator's manual for Backup exec 9.1 (page 901 onwards) for more information.

This manual can be downloaded from the link below :

http://seer.support.veritas.com/docs/266190.htm




http://seer.support.veritas.com/docs/257160.htm

[562826262]

Just to be clear. Suppose I have two machines, a server and a workstation. The server is hosting Backup Exec and the workstation is used only as a target for a Backup-to-Disk Folder.

What I would like to do is make a full backup of the server to the Backup-to-Disk folder on the workstation, create an IDR bootable CD, and be able to perform an IDR of the server machine.

If I understand correctly this isn't possible. An IDR of the server has to be done from a backup stored on the server's tape drive, even though the backup-to-disk file itself is stored on the workstation, not the server. Have I got it right now?

A full backup is taking multiple tapes now. That's why I'd like to avoid using it if possible. Thanks again for the help.

Linden

[Ameet_Thakkar]

Yes, you are correct. A locally attached tape drive is required to carry out IDR operation and data of Backup Exec server if stored on remote workstation on a B2D folder will not be helpful in restoring the Backup Exec server.