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Title
How to make Netvault prioritise VDL virtual tape over a real tape for a restore -
Description
Date: March 2006 - updated March 2008
NV Version: up until NetVault 7.4.5u4
OS Version: ALL
Application version: n/a
Plugin version: n/a
Description:
If there are 2 copies of the same backup one on a 'real' tape drive the other stored within a virtual tape within a VDL as a result of a data copy or duplication job Netvault will select the 'real tape'
Symptoms:
When a restore job is submitted netvault will select the 'real' tape which may be undesirable due to additional latency with the mechanical loading and positioning of the tape.
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