This is an archive version of the document. To get the most up-to-date information, see the current version.How Restoring Files from Tape Works
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When Veeam Backup & Replication restores files archived to tape, it performs the following operations:
- Veeam Backup & Replication checks the Tape Catalog in the Veeam Backup & Replication database to discover the tapes containing the needed restore point of the files. If the tapes are offline, Veeam Backup & Replication prompts the user to insert the required tapes.
- Veeam Backup & Replication connects to the Data Mover service deployed on a tape server.
- The Data Mover copies the relevant files from the tapes to a chosen target location, same or new one.
- Veeam Backup & Replication updates the Tape Catalog in the Veeam Backup database.
