Provided are a system and method for using a plurality of virtual backup
service paths to dynamically switch between storage devices based on a
plurality of scenarios. In one example multiple backup service groups are
defined. Multiple scenarios that each reference at least one virtual
backup service path are also defined. Each virtual backup service path
may be defined by at least one network address identifying a storage
device. One of the scenarios is selected based on a service level of one
or more storage devices, and the virtual backup service path identified
by the selected scenario is chosen as a backup destination for at least
one of the service groups.