Appendix A Best Practices; Mlm Best Practices - Spectra Logic Spectra T950V User Manual

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This appendix reviews best practices for using Media Lifecycle

Management, protecting library configuration data, and working with

To effectively use MLM and ensure MLM and DLM data protection, plan a

strategy based on your data center needs and develop policies and

procedures to support that strategy. Having sound management policies

and procedures for media rotation and management is essential for

consistent, effective implementation.

MLM Best Practices

Implementation Guidelines

Usage Policy Guidelines

Disaster Recovery Planning

Back Up and Protect the Library Metadata

Back Up the Library Metadata

Verify and Protect the Metadata Backup

Using Cartridges

Labeling Cartridges

Handling Cartridges

Storing Cartridges

Using Cartridges in the Library

Cartridge Rotation

Best Practices

Troubleshooting