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Backup server as VM
  1. 12 Jun 2008 #1


    Courtney Guest

    Backup server as VM

    I want to set my backup server as a VM in virtual server 2005. Is there
    anyway I can connect a tape to my VM?




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  2. 12 Jun 2008 #2


    Alexander Ortha [MS] Guest

    Re: Backup server as VM

    Hello,

    There is no way to connect a tape drive direct to a VM under Virtual Server.

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    "Courtney" <Courtney@xxxxxx> schrieb im Newsbeitrag
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    >I want to set my backup server as a VM in virtual server 2005. Is there
    > anyway I can connect a tape to my VM?
    >

      My System SpecsSystem Spec
  3. 12 Jun 2008 #3


    Robert Comer Guest

    Re: Backup server as VM

    No, sorry, not directly.

    The only way I know of is to use iSCSI.

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    On Thu, 12 Jun 2008 10:31:01 -0700, Courtney
    <Courtney@xxxxxx> wrote:

    >I want to set my backup server as a VM in virtual server 2005. Is there
    >anyway I can connect a tape to my VM?

      My System SpecsSystem Spec
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