> I am using LTO-5 tapes (2TB). It takes a long time for that tape to get FULL. > > So the tape on which the jobid in question exists, should get FULL and only > then the retention period set in the config file comes in to picture right? > It will be full only when the tape is full or when you forced it to full via bconsole. If you set a volume use duration it can automatically be marked used.
> > Is there a way to force the job to expire every 3 months even if the tape is > not FULL and is still in the APPEND mode? > You will probably want to reduce your retention period and add a volume use duration period. -- John M. Drescher ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Live Security Virtual Conference Exclusive live event will cover all the ways today's security and threat landscape has changed and how IT managers can respond. Discussions will include endpoint security, mobile security and the latest in malware threats. http://www.accelacomm.com/jaw/sfrnl04242012/114/50122263/ _______________________________________________ Bacula-users mailing list Bacula-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/bacula-users
