Is it OK to Copy Database Backups to Tape Using Compression?

Hi, I back up SQL Server 2000 and SQL server 2005 databases to hard disk using the SQL Server Backup Wizard and maintenance plans. Then, I copy the resulting backups to tape using third party tape backup software and compression by the backup software and hardware. I do not use the SQL Server Agent available for the third party backup software. Is this acceptable, or does the compression performed by the third party backup system introduce opportunities for database corruption or other negative effects?

Thanks

Hello,

This is completely acceptable - provided of course that the software you are using is reputable and that you have tested restoration succesfully.

Cheers
Rob