Release 10.1A: OpenEdge Data Management:
Database Administration

> ## Choosing backup media

> Depending on the operating system, there are many different options available for backup media. Available media includes:

> - Disk files

> - Tape cartridges

> - Disk cartridges

> - Writable disks (CDs and DVDs)

> When choosing backup media, consider the media’s speed, accessibility, location, and capacity for storage. Table 4–2 lists questions to ask yourself when choosing backup media.

> Table 4–2: Backup media questions
> To consider this... | Ask this...
> --- | ---
> Storage capacity | Is the media large enough to contain all the files you need to back up?
> Data transfer speed | Is the media fast enough to allow backup of files in a reasonable time?
> Accessibility | Can you use the media at the time you need to run the backup?
> Location | Is the device accessed through a network? If so, can the network handle the large volume of activity generated during a backup?

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