Configure a Pool for Full Backups

Before running a backup job using the new QuantumLib1 Autochanger, a backup pool needs to be created for the tapes in the Autochanger. The first backup pool we create will be used for Full backups in the QuantumLib1 Autochanger. You may wish to create additional pools for Incremental or Differential jobs. Only a Full pool will created in this example.

In the left menu, click: Configuration –> Director –> Pools.
- Click the “+” sign to add a new Pool resource in the Director
- Click “Set as tape pool” in the “Actions” box on the left. <- This is important. Do not skip this step
- Fill in the fields:
  - Pool Name: Fill in a sensible name for this pool. e.g.: QuantumLib1-Full
  - Description: Leave blank, or give a sensible description. e.g.: Quantum Library 1 - LTO6 - Full Pool
  - Label Format: Leave blank for tape media because each tape’s barcode label will be used as its Bacula label and name
  - Storage: From the drop-down, choose the Autochanger created in the Director configuration: “QuantumLib1”
  - Label Type: Leave as “Bacula”
  - Cleaning Prefix: Leave as “CLN” unless your cleaning tapes have another prefix
  - Expand the Recycling pane and ensure that both fields, “Recycle Pool” and “Scratch Pool” are set to “Scratch” in their respective drop-down list
  - At the top of the “Add Pool” dialog box, click the “+ Add” and you should see this new QuantumLib1-Full pool in your Pools listing.
If auto-commit is not enabled, click on the “Bell” icon at the top right.
Click on the “Commit & Reload” button.