Providing training

Providing training to the users of your tape drive can prolong the life of your tape cartridges.

• Post procedures that describe appropriate media handling in places where people gather.
• Ensure that anyone who handles tape is properly trained in handling and shipping procedures. This training includes operators, users, programmers, archival services, and shipping personnel.
• Ensure that any service or contract personnel who complete archiving procedures are properly trained in media-handling procedures.
• Include media-handling procedures as part of any services contract.
• Define and make personnel aware of data recovery procedures.