Backup from Hell: SMB vs 400TB

The Backup Wrap-Up

Experience the backup from hell in this eye-opening episode of The Backup Wrap-up. What started as a straightforward 40TB backup spiraled into a months-long battle with 400TB of data, failing tape drives, and directories containing hundreds millions of files.

Host W. Curtis Preston shares his first-hand account of tackling this backup from hell, including the challenges of dealing with SMB protocol limitations, tape drive failures, and the infamous "million file problem." Learn why backing up 99 million files in a single directory isn't just challenging - it's nearly impossible over standard protocols.

Discover the solutions that finally worked, from switching to disk-based backup to implementing local tar backups. Whether you're a backup admin or IT professional, this episode offers valuable insights into handling extreme backup scenarios.