Backup For Archiving (Long-Term Storage Of Data) - Canon VB-C300 Administrator's Manual

Backup for Archiving (Long-Term Storage of Data)

When making a backup of data for long-term archive, you must back up the following data:
• Recorded video data ---- It is recommended to make an incremental backup of this data. See P. 7-5
• Event data ------------------ It is recommended to make an incremental backup of this data. See P. 7-7
• Configuration file ---------- Usually, make a backup of the configuration file when the system is
Notes on Backing Up Recorded Video Data
Video data being recorded is saved in a temporary file, and the file is settled and saved as video data when its
size reaches 1 GB (by default) to the storage drive. The temporary file cannot be backed up in the normal
procedure. Therefore, backup only the settled files. See "Backup for Data Protection" (
When choosing the backup device, consider the backup unit. For example, if the backup unit is 100 through
400 GB, use a high-density tape device called LTO device. If it is around 2TB (far beyond 400 GB), consider
LTO auto loader device.
for the file names and storage location.
for the file names and storage location.
installed, and do it again each time you change the settings of the VK-64/
VK-16. However, if the management is complicated, you can perform a full
backup every day. See P. 7-7 for the storage location.
P. 7-8) for details.
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