Backup Exec Tape Reader dialog box

The Backup Exec Tape Reader properties apply to currently selected master servers. The Backup Exec Tape Reader option enables NetBackup to read the media that Backup Exec writes. Media is read by using a two-phase import process.

In order for the Backup Exec Tape Reader option to read the media that Backup Exec has written, NetBackup must know the following information to create accurate .f file paths:

This information is set in the Backup Exec Tape Reader host properties. If no entries are indicated, NetBackup assumes that the advertised name is the real computer name and that the advertised path is the real path.

See Backup Exec Tape Reader properties.

See Importing backups.