The purpose of sending tapes (or, more generally, data) offsite is as part of a disater recovery regimen. IBM Redbooks provide a wealth of practical guidance, where the TSM DR redbook at http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/abstracts/sg246844.html is and older one, but worth reviewing. (Search on “TSM” at www.redbooks.ibm.) The preservation of institutional or corporate data requires concerted disciplines.
Richard Sims Sr. Systems Engineer, Information Services & Technology Boston University
