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Backup media

Backup media are the fixed or removable physical devices that store data. There are two types of media: disk (random-access) and tape (sequential-access). Disk media store data as files on hard disks, floppy disks, zip disks, and compact discs. Tape media store data on tapes.

The backup type determines the requirements for media name:

  • All backups to disk have a media name, which can either be a blank name or anything you specify during a backup. This name should not be confused with the file name. A file named “Backup.bkf” may have the backup creation date as its media name.

  • All backups to tape require a media name which is easy to recognize during backups and restores. Even though you may label a tape “Feb Backup” and assign it the backup creation date as the media name, it helps to use identical names to ensure that you request the correct backup during backup and restores.

    For example, when backing up libraries to tape, you must identify the media name exactly as you assigned it while preparing the backup tape. Writing that name on the tape label helps you identify the correct media name.