Tapes Property (SQL-DMO)

The Tapes property specifies one or more tape devices used as a database backup target or restore source.

Applies To

Syntax

object.Tapes [= value]

Part	Description
object	Expression that evaluates to an object in the Applies To list
value	SQL-DMO multistring naming one or more tape devices

Remarks

The backup medium for a backup or restore operation is specified using the Devices, Files, Pipes, or Tapes properties. Only one medium type can be specified for any backup or restore operation, but multiple media may be specified.

Set the Tapes property to specify one or more tape devices as the backup medium. Specify more than a single tape device to stripe the backup operation or to restore from a striped backup set. For more information, see Using Multiple Media or Devices.

Data Type

String

Modifiable

Read/write

Prototype (C/C++)

HRESULT GetTapes(SQLDMO_LPBSTR pRetVal);

HRESULT SetTapes(SQLDMO_LPCSTR NewValue);

Note SQL-DMO strings are always returned as OLE BSTR objects. A C/C++ application obtains a reference to the string. The applications must release the reference by using SysFreeString.