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When it is complete, the overview will discuss the following functions:
| Function | Description |
| BackupRead | Backup read |
| BackupWrite | backup write |
| CreateTapePartition | Create new tape partition |
| EraseTape | Erase specified portion of tape |
| GetTapeParameters | Retrieve tape drive or media information |
| GetTapePosition | Returns the current tape position |
| PrepareTape | Prepare the tape device |
| SetTapeParameters | Set tape drive or media information |
| SetTapePosition | Sets the tape position |
| WriteTapemark | Writes tape marks |