Backup Script for different tapes

[Saundersr]

I want to setup a backup script on my OSX server to backup on a regular basis with a new tape each week.

 

I want to set it up so I put in a new tape every Monday for a complete backup. and then use that

 

same tape for incremental backups the following Tuesday through friday.

 

Then I want to put a new tape in on Monday and start the process over.

 

I want Retrospect to create a new backup set each Monday.

 

And I want this to run automatically. The only thing I want to have to do is tape a new tape in each Monday.

 

 

 

I have gone over several of the script suggestions. But none quite fit this.

 

Can anyone give me any suggestions?

 

 

 

Thank You

 

Rick saunders

[lv2ski]

What is the total amount of weeks that you wish to do this for?

 

 

 

Meaning Week one, week two, week three, then use week one's tape again or not?

 

Let me know - and I'll help you set this up.

 

Melissa

 

 

[Saundersr]

I'd like to do it weekly for a month at a time. In other words I'd like to put a new tape in each Monday for all four weeks. Then at the beginning of the next month start the cycle all over again and recycle the tapes.

 

Hopefully only having four backup sets.

 

 

 

Thanks Melissa

[lv2ski]

Automate Scripts

 

Click New

 

Name Script

 

Pick your sources (what you want to backup)

 

Go to Destinations

 

Create 4 destinations (I would name these Week 1, Week 2, Week 3, Week 4)

 

Highlight the backupsets you just created and click ok.

 

They are now in your destinations of your script.

 

GO to schedule.

 

Schedule them to start each week... week 1 this week, week 2 next week, week 3 the following week. Then make the rotation to be 4 in the weeks box. This means it will cycle every 4 weeks.

 

After your done creating your script - go to Automate/Preview and check to make sure it looks correct.

 

 

[Saundersr]

Thanks Melissa. I'll try it and let you know.