[lug] Backup media and programs opinions?

[Ryan Kirkpatrick]

On Mon, 24 Jun 2002, Crawford Rainwater wrote:

> I am researching different forms of backup methods, both media and
> utilities (e.g., Amanda for one) out there for Linux.  I am looking
> for some $0.02 from others, more practical oriented if possible. For
> reference, this will be used for backing up 20GB to 40GB drives at
> this time.  DATs and DLTs come to mind.  SCSI interface most likely
> too for those who are curious.

	I would recommend looking in the VXA line of drives. They were
originally made by Ecrix, but have since been absorbed back into
Exabyte. I use them at home and work, and they are excellent drives, very
reliable. The largest tape holds 33GB native, though the media is a little
expensive.
	Recently though, they released a new drive, a VXA-2 (not real
sure on the name) that stores up to 80GB native and apparently the media
is much cheaper. 
	Anyway, my two cents.

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