We use Tivoli Backup Manager (formerly Road Runner) to back up to disc for
all our backups.  Copies on other systems are refreshed via RFA, i.e.,
: DSLINE SYSTEM2;LOGON=MANAGER/PASS.SYS/PASS;COMP
:FILE VT=FULL.PUB.BACKUP;DEV=SYSTEM2#DISC
Restore from *VT
It's fast and easy.


                -----Original Message-----
                From:   Holloway, Rich [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
                Sent:   Tuesday, May 18, 1999 2:58 PM
                To:     [log in to unmask]
                Subject:        Re: DATABASE TRANSFER

                I have to through my $.02 worth in. We prefer using tape to
refresh the
                data in our test environment. We do a full system back up on
Friday
                nights and use these tapes to refresh the test data. It is
the best tape
                validation method we've found. Yes it takes longer, but you
*know* your
                data has been backed up.

                Rich Holloway
                Systems Administrator
                Providence Health Plans
                Phone: (503) 574-7457
                Fax: (503) 574-8614
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                belong solely to me.

                If everything seems under control, you're just not going
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                Mario Andretti