BackupPC is a Linux based backup solution which I like for backing up laptops/desktops on at a file-based level. Version 3.2 was released a few days ago. http://backuppc.sourceforge.net/
Pros: * Free! (in both senses) * File-based full and incremental backups with versioning. * File-based de-duplication by linux hard-links. * Web based access to setup backups and restore. * Users can initiate their own backups, or restore their own files using the web interface. Cons: * SMB transfer is not VSS aware, so it doesn't copy open files. * Requires Linux experience (Although, you can just install a package on most distros, such as Ubuntu.) * Read the docs! Use a filesystem that supports large numbers of files. Ext(2|3|4) not recommended, but I've used XFS with success. --Matt Ross Ephrata School District ----- Original Message ----- From: Juma, Lumumba [mailto:[email protected]] To: NT System Admin Issues [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tue, 03 Aug 2010 04:32:15 -0700 Subject: Desktop/Laptop Backup Software > > Hi All, > > We are looking at options to enable us backup desktops and laptops > automatically to a central storage system. I am aware of Symantec DLO. > Anybody aware of alternatives cheaper in cost? > > Thanks, > > Lumumba. > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ > ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ > > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~
