Disc/tape backups
About disc/tape backups
The DS‑Client service is designed to perform automated backups to an off-site location. However, if you need to restore a large amount of data (due to a server crash or other disaster), the communication link between DS‑Client and DS‑System might not allow the restore process to be completed in a reasonable amount of time. In these cases, you can use the Disc/Tape feature to have the required data written to media and shipped to your physical location.
To reduce your down time, you can ask your service provider to write the required data to Disc/Tape media (snapshot of latest generation only). This must be done for each backup set you need. DS‑System copies all requested files to Disc/Tape media in encrypted format, the Disc/Tape media is shipped to the DS-Client’s physical location, and the required data is restored from Disc/Tape media attached to the DS-Client (or through the LAN).
The disc/tape feature is available only when the following prerequisites are met:
• Your service provider/administrator has a software license that includes Disc/Tape as a DS-Tool.
• DS-System is configured for Disc/Tape Service. This includes making adequate buffer space and a media writer (e.g. CD/DVD burner) available and adding the appropriate media to DS-System.
• Disc/Tape is selected as a DS-Tool in DS-Client.
Using this feature you can copy backed up files from DS-System to any media supported by your service provider (e.g. CD/DVD, Tape, Hard Disk Drive, or USB). You can also have a copy of backed up data on hand (at your location). Data on the Disc/Tape media must be restored through DS-Client.