Re: Question on Tape file system (NTBackup)

Hi Rob,

I have one more question: is file data contiguous in a data stream, or
are parts of files stored in different location on tape, as in hard
drives. It seems to me as if files are stored completely contiguous on
tapes.

Thanks,
Ahmad

Rob Turk wrote:
> "arizvi" <ahmadwaris@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:1129066075.952847.318600@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Hi,
> >
> > Is there some information on what the file system created by NTBackup
> > looks like. I am new to storage technologies but I am familiar with FAT
> > and NTFS file systems. If you can point me to the right source or
> > explain the overall architecture, I'd be grateful.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Ahmad
> >
>
> Go to Microsoft's knowledge base and search for 'Microsoft Tape Format', or
> MTF. There's supposed to be a full spec on their site somewhere. Here's a
> first start: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;104223
>
> Rob

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