Re: timed backup

[Dan Brosemer <odin@cleannorth.org>]

On Tue, Jul 17, 2001 at 05:08:47PM -0400, deanna wrote:
> What would theoretically happen if I forgot to put the tape in one time?
> 
> Okay, yes, I did forget today, but I can get back to the office this
> evening to put the tape in.
> 
> But what would happen if there was no tape and the back up went ahead?
> Of course, we would miss that backup, but would the network or tape
> drive blow up if there was no tape inserted?  Just wondering.

The whole rack would catch fire, and the ceiling would follow.  The
people living upstairs would have to move out and then no more water would
leak on your desk.  Might be acceptable losses. :)

(yes, you've caught me in a bit of a good mood).

Nah, it's fine.  Just don't make a habit of it because, as you
realised, the backup will fail for that day.  I'll also get an email
about it and likely bug you the next day. :)

-Dan

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