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View ArticleBackup Exec bkf files
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View ArticleHas anyone looked at Backup Exec 2012 yet?
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View ArticleAcronis Backup and recovery 11
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View ArticleWhat do you use for your onsite backup storage?
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View ArticleSuggestions for full network backup on the cheap, + raid vs software duplication
I'm looking for suggestions on making/providing nas storage/network backup for my site... Currently my options are to use an old dell server and rig it with decent hard-drives in raid or some similar...
View ArticleUEB reporting insufficient disk space?
OK, I know I can contact Unitrends support, but I've got this new addiction to asking here first, and saving a phone call (I HATE talking on the phone).... New UEB install (trial) on Hyper-V Server...
View Articleueb and usb drive for archive
Hi Everyone, So i am pretty new to UEB. I have it setup and have been running backups on it for about a week. I am trying to setup an external USB drive so i can archive to it and store it offsite. I...
View ArticleShadowProtect Failure: sbrun unknown error
I'm DESPERATE! Have spent the last 3 months trying to get a resolution from Storagecraft on this issue with no concrete results. ShadowProtect V4.1.5 worked fine for some time, then all of a sudden...
View ArticleBackup Hardware Recommendations
I have found tons of info/opinions on what software to use for backing up server data, but have not found much in the way of best practices for what hardware/media to use, other than to avoid tapes if...
View ArticleDoes Symantec backup Exec 2012 retain file and folder rights?
Situation, I have inherited an mess of a network. My highest priority is retiring an on Netapp SAN that is currently serving as a file server. Am moving that function to a new physical Windows Server...
View ArticleDatto vs Axcient
Has anyone used Axcient or Datto Backup Solutions? How well has it worked? Has anyone had an actual disaster and had to use the system from the cloud?
View ArticleAnyone use Asigra cloud backup?
My MSP wants us to use Asigra for agent-less physical and virtual backups vaulted to elastic off-site storage. Anyone have any good/bad experiences with them? Sounds like they serve the same market as...
View ArticleRestoring Exchange items from a VM using Backup Exec 2012
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View ArticleDATTO backup solution What do you think?
Hey guys i wanted some input about a company called Datto. They have a solution like unitrends and we are trying to figure out what to go with. I know many people here support Unitrends but has anyone...
View ArticleCombine Tape and USB drive for Backups
Does anyone have a good reason why I couldn't use a USB drive for full backups and tape for differential/incremental? I know lots of you hate tapes but that isn't a good reason especially when I get...
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