Yes, it can handle the basic functions of backup and restore, but it is less of a point-in-time backup solution, and more of a data availability product. The paradigm is slightly different, even if some of the features overlap.
For many needs, the differences are negligible, but in cases where long retention periods are required, you have to augment the solution of think of the problem in a different way. * * *ASB* *http://XeeMe.com/AndrewBaker* *Harnessing the Advantages of Technology for the SMB market… * On Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 3:43 PM, Tim Vander Kooi <[email protected]>wrote: > Why do you say that? I have used it to “backup” and “restore” for years > now with no issues at all.**** > > Tim**** > > ** ** > > *From:* Andrew S. Baker [mailto:[email protected]] > *Sent:* Thursday, April 19, 2012 2:28 PM > > *To:* NT System Admin Issues > *Subject:* Re: MS DPM Opinions**** > > ** ** > > DPM is not really a "backup" product.**** > > -ASB: http://XeeMe.com/AndrewBaker**** > > Sent from my Motorola Droid RAZR**** > > On Apr 19, 2012 2:27 PM, "Ben Scott" <[email protected]> wrote:**** > > On Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 1:57 PM, Kennedy, Jim > <[email protected]> wrote: > > Removable seems to be a no no with DPM > > Trust Microsoft to produce a backup product that doesn't support > removable media. > > -- Ben > > > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to [email protected] with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
