From: Bill Humphries > What about just using time machine for the mac backups? You can install the > time machine server on one of the mac servers. I know some others that like > using crashplan pro-e to backup their mac environment. It allows backup to > local, remote sites and cloud.
We are not backing up individual clients. We are backing up their data that is stored on the server. Clients are usually not backed up by us. In the case of Windows computers, we are mapping a Z: and redirecting their Documents and Desktop folders. In the case of Macs, we are using the standard Active Directory plugin to map the home folders to the windows server. I'll put CrashPlan Pro-E on my list to check out. --Matt Ross Ephrata School District ----- Original Message ----- From: Bill Humphries [mailto:[email protected]] To: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tue, 25 Jun 2013 04:45:56 -0800 Subject: RE: [NTSysADM] Wisdom of the crowds: Backup > What about just using time machine for the mac backups? You can install the > time machine server on one of the mac servers. I know some others that like > using crashplan pro-e to backup their mac environment. It allows backup to > local, remote sites and cloud. > > Bill > > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] > On Behalf Of Matthew W. Ross > Sent: Monday, June 24, 2013 7:17 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: [NTSysADM] Wisdom of the crowds: Backup > > Good Afternoon, all. > > After much frustration with Acronis, I have come to the realization that it > cannot do what I want it to. We've had the product for a year, and have had > marginal success making and pulling data from backups. I am resorting to > standard Windows Backups now. > > So, I'm in the market. I would love to have the list's current > recommendations (for and against) various backup products. > > Here is my single requirement: > > * File level restore of a Window's file share - Our biggest need is when a > teacher/student accidently deletes or writes over a file... and would like > the copy form 3 days ago. > > The following are optional: > > * VMware support - We are now running all of our servers from the VMware > cluster, some of which are running linux. > > * Macintosh file support - Acronis chokes on some Macintosh file names > when doing a file-level backup, and I'd love something that is known to work > with these. > > * Mild costs - I'm not looking for a cheap solution, but I'll take one > that's inexpensive. > > * Ease of use - A backup solution should not require constant > grooming/tending/clearing to work. > > All suggestions are appreciated. > > > --Matt Ross > Ephrata School District > > >
