any suggestions while scheduling the regular backup exec. I have done few of the below overwrite protection 1 week and allow infinite append backup full flush commit logs etc Let me know if u have any more points Santhosh.H Email:santhosh@xxxxxxxxxx ********************************************************************** This message and any attachments are intended for the individual or entity named above. If you are not the intended recipient, please do not forward, copy, print, use or disclose this communication to others; also please notify the sender by replying to this message, and then delete it from your system. The Timken Company **********************************************************************