Backup
Using Backup Options
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Figure 5-30 Backup Specification Options - General and Other
Available Backup
Specification
Options
Description
You can type in any text to describe the purpose or contents of the
backup specification. This text has no effect on the backup session.
Load Balancing
If this option is set, Data Protector dynamically assigns backup objects to
available devices. This means that devices are evenly used, and if one
fails, a backup continues on other available devices. If it is not set, the
backup objects are backed up to devices assigned to them in the exact
order specified.
The default value is ON.
See “Load Balancing: Balancing the Usage of Backup Devices” on
page 232 for more information.
Ownership
The session owner is the user who started the interactive backup, unless
the owner is specified in the backup specification. Otherwise, the owner
is: