Storage Devices and Media

Windows 2000 can back up files to a variety of storage devices, including a tape drive. Data can be backed up to a logical drive, removable disk, network share, or a library of disks or tapes organized into a media pool and controlled by a robotic changer. If you do not have a separate storage device, you can back up to another hard disk or to a floppy disk.

Storage Devices

Storage technology changes rapidly, so it is important to research the merits of various media before you make a purchase. Consider drive and media costs, as well as reliability and capacity, when selecting a storage device. Ideally, a storage device has more than enough capacity to back up your largest server and can also detect and correct errors during backup-and-restore operations. For information about supported storage devices, see the Windows 2000 Hardware Compatibility List (HCL) link on the Web Resources page at http://windows.microsoft.com/windows2000/reskit/webresources.

Tip

The best way to make sure that your storage devices and media are working correctly is to verify your backups by performing test restores.

Media Types

The most common type of medium is magnetic tape. The primary tape drives used for backup include a quarter-inch cartridge (QIC), digital audio tape (DAT), 8mm cassette, and digital linear tape (DLT). High-capacity, high-performance tape drives typically use SCSI controllers. Other types of media include magnetic disks, optical disks and CD-ROMs (CD-R and CD-RW).

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Microsoft Corporation Staff, IT Professional Staff - Microsoft Windows 2000 Server Operations Guide
Microsoft Corporation Staff, IT Professional Staff - Microsoft Windows 2000 Server Operations Guide
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Year: 2002
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