Archive Staging Methods

Arcserve Backup provides two methods to archive to a staging area and then migrate (or copy) this data to a final destination (usually a tape).

• The disk staging method utilizes a disk as the staging area and is commonly referred to as Archive to Disk to Tape.
• The tape staging method utilizes a tape library or a virtual tape library as the staging area and is commonly referred to as Archive to Tape to Tape.

Each staging method contains specific options to control the behavior of Arcserve Backup during the archive process.

Note: The Archive Staging Methods have the same behavior as the Backup Staging Methods. Refer to the Backup Staging Methods for details.