On Fri, Nov 2, 2012 at 9:26 AM, scott <svet...@ameritech.net> wrote: > Just starting to look into Bacula for backing up multiple machines. So > can Bacula tore backup data onto a large disk instead of tape?
Yes. Make sure you limit the volume size so bacula has many volumes instead of 1. A single volume will be non functional since when it fills you will have to throw away all of your backups to recycle the volume to reuse the space. I recommend that you also consider using the bacula virtual autochanger as it converts the disk storage into a virtual autochanger and that will make it much simpler to run concurrent jobs to your disk volumes. See here for a description: http://sourceforge.net/projects/vchanger/ Without the virtual autochanger you may (depending on your pool policy) have to manually create a bacula storage device for each job you want to run concurrently since bacula will only allow 1 volume to be loaded at a time per storage device (the disk gets many of the same restrictions as a tape). John ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ LogMeIn Central: Instant, anywhere, Remote PC access and management. Stay in control, update software, and manage PCs from one command center Diagnose problems and improve visibility into emerging IT issues Automate, monitor and manage. Do more in less time with Central http://p.sf.net/sfu/logmein12331_d2d _______________________________________________ Bacula-users mailing list Bacula-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/bacula-users
