How to automate a re-tension tape operation within Backup Exec 7.2/7.3

If you are currently using version 7.0 or 7.01 you will first be required to update to version 7.2 of Backup Exec in order 
to be able to take advantage of the automated retension facility.  This
update is free for the IBM Quickstart version provided with NS20 and 
TR5 tape drives.  The update is available on the IBM website as files:

BNT72I03.EXE and
BNT72ACC.EXE

Other language versions are available at:
http://support.veritas.com/menu_ddProduct_BEWNT.htm

Instructions for the Backup Exec update process are found under the documents:

BNT72I03.TXT
BNT72ACC.TXT

If you don't want to worry about file path issues you can put all four of the 
files into the \WINNT directory, or where ever you installed NT to on your 
Boot drive. If you want to keep the Retenbatch.bat and reten.bat files in the 
Backup Exec directory then you will need to modify the batch files to change 
into that directory before running the re-tension.

In the Veritas Backup Exec Software insert the following command 
"bemcmd -o12 -d"seagate0" into the "Execute before backup " field  from the 
advanced job options.