I wonder what Mrs. Clusterpup would think of this revelation... On Thu, Aug 2, 2012 at 12:52 PM, James Kerr <[email protected]> wrote:
> I am so happy we don't use backup exec anymore. We are using Microsoft > Data Protection Manager and absolutely love it. I mean it, if it was a girl > I'd ask her out to dinner. > > >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Nigel Parker [mailto:[email protected]] >> Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2012 1:07 AM >> To: NT System Admin Issues >> Subject: Backup software >> >> Hi >> Looking to change our backup software and are open to recommendations >> >> Our servers are a range of Windows 2000 2003 with Exchange 2003 and a >> couple of version of Microsoft Sql server 2000 and 2005 We were looking at >> Symantec backup exec These machine will have a dedicated backup server and >> an lto5 tape drive >> >> We will backup to disk and then to tape (we have a requirement for an off >> site tape backup so this must remain) >> >> The backup will easily fit on 1 lto 5 tape and with data volumes this >> should be ok for 2-3 years >> >> HOWEVER >> We also have 2 IBM AIX servers running version 4.3.3 and version 5.1 >> These will backup again to a dedicated server with an ultrium 5 tape drive >> The IBM servers cant be upgraded! >> >> Looking for a "supported" solution >> >> We looked at backupexec and netbackup however only Older an now none >> supported version will work with our Aix versions the new version "may" >> work but would be unsupported! (no good for us) Also they are charging >> quite a high premium for backing up to tape >> >> Suggestions are welcome especially first hand experiences >> >> If any software is available that will do the whole thing (backup windows >> and Aix) this would be an advantage and of course keep down the costs >> >> Currently we are using OPENBACKUP now unsupported and are looking at >> ARKEIA (a spin-off of openbackup or parallel version) >> >> Nigel Parker >> Systems Engineer >> Ultraframe (UK) Ltd >> Tel: 01200 452329 >> Fax: 01200 452201 >> Web: www.ultraframe.com >> Email: mailto:[email protected] >> >> >> >> Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. >> >> The statements and opinions expressed in this email are my own and may >> not represent those of Ultraframe (UK) Ltd. >> This email is subject to copyright and the information contained in it is >> confidential and may be legally privileged. It is sent out only for >> intended recipient(s). Access to this email by anyone else is unauthorised. >> If you are not an intended recipient, any disclosure, copying, distribution >> or other use or any action taken or omitted to be taken in reliance on it, >> is prohibited and unlawful. >> >> >> ~ 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 >> >> >> ________________________________ >> >> Kern Health Systems Confidentiality Statement: >> >> This email and any attachments are legally privileged and can contain >> business proprietary and/or confidential information intended for a >> specific individual and purpose. This information is intended only for the >> use of the individual or entity named above. The authorized recipient of >> this information is prohibited from disclosing this information to any >> other party unless required to do so by law or regulation and is required >> to destroy the information after its stated need has been fulfilled. >> >> If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any >> disclosure, copying, distribution, or action taken in reliance on the >> contents of these documents is strictly prohibited. If you have received >> this information in error, please notify the sender immediately and arrange >> for the return or destruction of these documents. >> >> ~ 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 >> >> > ~ 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 > ~ 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
