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Arkeia Expands Product Line to Include Mac OS X Backup Support; Beta Version of Mac Client Now Available With MySQL Plug-In Business Editors & High-Tech Writers CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 18, 2003--Arkeia Corp. today announced that its Arkeia v5 network backup solution now supports Mac OS X operating systems and offers a plug-in to safeguard Mac MySQL databases. The Arkeia beta version of the Mac OS X client performs backup of all files, including documents and applications, as well as important system files such as the Netinfo database. In addition, users can preserve privilege information and special file system features like Mac OS resource forks and Finder attributes. The backup solution is compatible with 10.1 and above Mac OS X and Mac OS X server operating systems. "Thousands of heterogeneous networks around the world include Macintosh computers within their business," said Phil Roussel, Arkeia CEO. "We're filling a gap in the Mac OS environment for companies which need professional solutions that handle heterogeneous network backup. As one of the leading developers of enterprise software for open source environments, Arkeia is committed to reaffirming its reputation for breaking new ground in solutions for heterogeneous networks." Additionally, Arkeia is also providing protection for MySQL operating on Mac OS X computers, for both offline and online databases. Arkeia developed this plug-in to enable users to protect information on MySQL's widely used open source database which is pre-installed on Xserve machines." "MySQL is shipped with Apple's Mac OS X server and is becoming very popular as a high-performance database solution on the Mac platform," said Bertrand Matthelie, Director of Alliances at MySQL AB. "By offering a MySQL plug-in with the Arkeia v5 network backup solution, Arkeia is providing an additional level of protection for MySQL data on the Mac, supporting the development of high-end MySQL database applications." Both the Mac OS X client and MySQL plug-in are available for download at the Arkeia Web site at <http://www.arkeia.com/macosx.html>http://www.arkeia.com/macosx.html. Production versions of these new products will be available in March with the upgrade to Arkeia 5.1. About Arkeia Corp. Formerly Knox Software, Arkeia Corp. is noted for its early and comprehensive support for the Linux open source operating system, Arkeia is a leading provider of enterprise network backup solutions. Founded in 1996, the company's mission is to provide fast, reliable, easy-to-use and affordable network backup solutions for heterogeneous networks. The distributed client/server architecture, administrative capabilities, and multiplexing technologies enable Arkeia to provide enterprise-class technology at an affordable price. Arkeia supports hundreds of tape libraries, tape drives and more than 30 operating systems/hardware combinations. The Arkeia product line -- Arkeia Light, Arkeia MicroLan, MiniLan, EnterpriseLan and Arkeia Virtual Server -- has attracted more than 90,000 users worldwide who rely on Arkeia for their data protection needs. Arkeia is privately owned and has offices in Carlsbad, Calif. and Paris. For further information about Arkeia, visit its Web site at <http://www.arkeia.com>http://www.arkeia.com. __________________________ Please visit our sponsors: RadGad(sm): The Place for Useful Gifts & Gadgets.(sm) http://www.radgad.com/, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED], or 877-5-RADGAD MacTech(r) Magazine: The journal of Macintosh technology and development http://www.mactech.com, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED], or 805-494-9797 DevDepot(sm): Your Source for RAM, Technical & Developer Products http://www.devdepot.com, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] or call 877-DEPOT-NOW To submit a posting to MacDev-1, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]. To subscribe to MacDev-1, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the SUBJECT line reading "SUBSCRIBE MACDEV-1". To unsubscribe, the SUBJECT line should read "UNSUBSCRIBE MACDEV-1". MacTech, Developer Depot, RadGad, and Xplain Corporation are not responsible for any errors, omissions, or other inaccuracies in this message. News may be propagated freely, but please attribute your source as MacTech Magazine, <http://www.mactech.com>. --
