The standard BRMS package provides the following policies:
The System Policy is very similar to a set
of system values. Unless other policies or controls are in place,
system policy parameters determine the policy defaults for many of
your BRMS operations.
The Backup Policy specifies how to perform
backups. You can define weekly backup activities, types of incremental
backup, and the level at which you want to save media information.
One backup policy governs all backup operations. You can define or
change these operations at the control group level.
The Recovery Policy defines how recovery
operations are generally to be performed. One recovery policy governs
all recovery operations. You can redefine or change recovery command
values to allow for single or phased recoveries.
The Media Policies govern the handling of
media by media type. Media policies determine retention periods and
instruct BRMS where to find the appropriate tapes to perform your
backup. They also determine if backup operations will create and use
save files. Unlike system, backup, and recovery policies, multiple
media policies can exist.
The Move Policy determines the movement
of media from creation through expiration, and through various on
and off-site storage locations. Multiple move policies can also exist.