I didn't think it did macs... -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Matthew W. Ross Sent: Friday, July 12, 2013 2:39 PM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: [NTSysADM] Wisdom of the crowds: Backup
* WARNING: ZOMBIE THREAD * Because you were wondering, after we had looked at multiple solutions, we are now attempting the trial of Appassure. I'll let you guys know if we like it in the end. --Matt Ross Ephrata School District ----- Original Message ----- From: Bill Humphries [mailto:[email protected]] To: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wed, 26 Jun 2013 08:56:42 -0800 Subject: RE: [NTSysADM] Wisdom of the crowds: Backup > Matt, > > I wouldn't mind knowing what you end up doing. > > Thanks. > > Bill > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] > [mailto:[email protected]] > On Behalf Of Matthew W. Ross > Sent: Tuesday, June 25, 2013 12:43 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: RE: [NTSysADM] Wisdom of the crowds: Backup > > From: Jeff Frantz > > > Have you looked at Retrospect? It's been a few years since I've > > used it but it has always been a great solution at a reasonable > > price for both Mac and Windows platforms. > > I will check it out. Thanks. > > > --Matt Ross > Ephrata School District > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Jeff Frantz > [mailto:[email protected]] > To: '[email protected]' > [mailto:[email protected]] > Sent: Tue, 25 Jun 2013 05:35:37 > -0800 > Subject: RE: [NTSysADM] Wisdom of the crowds: Backup > > > > Matt, > > > > Have you looked at Retrospect? It's been a few years since I've > > used it but it has always been a great solution at a reasonable > > price for both Mac and Windows platforms. > > > > -Jeff > > -----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 > > > > > > > > > > >
