Sun Microsystems Virtual Tape Library manual Managing virtual libraries

Managing virtual libraries

4.When the Specify Replication Timeout and Retry Policy property sheet appears, configure timeout and retry intervals using the spinner controls provided (F below). Then press Next (G).

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5.When the Specify the Options for Data Transmission property sheet appears, check the Compress Data (H below) check box to enable compression.

Compression software can be valuable when transmitting replica data over slow links. However, assess requirements carefully. Consider the operational impact of the additional processor workload and consequent reductions in throughput before enabling this option.

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6.Check the Encrypt Data check box (J above) to enable encrypted transmissions.

Encryption software is often necessary when replicating data over insecure links. However, assess requirements carefully. Consider the operational impact of the additional processor workload and consequent reductions in throughput before enabling this option.

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