Copying data from a virtual tape library to a physical tape device

You can create a duplicate backup job to copy data directly from a virtual tape library to a physical tape device.

Note:

Both the source device and the destination device must be NDMP-enabled. If the devices are not NDMP-enabled, then Backup Exec performs a regular duplicate backup job.

See How to copy data directly from a virtual tape library to a physical tape device.

Table: How to use DirectCopy to copy data from a virtual tape library to a physical device

Step

Notes

For more information

Create a regular backup job.

In the Device and Mediaview, select a virtual tape library as the destination.

See Creating a backup job by setting job properties.

See Device and media options for backup jobs and templates.

Create a duplicate backup job.

In the Device and Media view, do the following:

  • Select a physical tape device as the destination.

  • Select Enable DirectCopy to tape.

See Duplicating backed up data.

See Device and media options for duplicate backup jobs in a non-CASO environment.

Copying data from a virtual tape library to a physical tape device