Backup Solutions - Copy files to disk
I'm looking for a simple backup solution which will copy selected directories on a PC to an external disk. Here's the catch - it must be able to handle drives being rotated. So for example if the...
View ArticleI am the only one trying to sever ties w/ Zenith Infotech?
Back in 2008-2009, they had a great product offering. Seems like it's gone completely south since then, especially since the Continuum split. Anyone else out there feel my pain? Trying to break ties
View ArticleAppAssure 5 Network Configuration in Hyper-V
I'm managing a previously set up AppAssure 5 environment that backs up a Hyper-V 2008 R2 Failover Cluster. Recently I've ran in to some quirks that are making me seriously question the current setup...
View ArticlevSphere 5.5
Hello, I see that VMware is increasing the maximum VMDK size to 62TB. This looks to be a great benefit to the UEB appliance. I know it's still early, but any particular release date for when Unitrends...
View ArticleVEEAM - Multiple and indepedent email receipients
We just got setup as a VEEAM cloud provider and I'm doing some testing with our remote backup. Is there a way to set it up to send emails per VM to particular people? We're currently managing 8...
View ArticleWinner is? Unitrends vs Veeam
I installed Unitrends software VM and have watched the videos and did a small backup test. My question at this point is there a need for me to evaluate Veeam? Are there anything missing from Unitrends...
View ArticleFree Unitrends VM Appliance Failure
If I lose my VM appliance but still have my backup data can I still restore I cannot find the answer online.
View ArticleEvaluating Arcserve 16.5 and Symantec backup exec 2012
Hey Guys, I looking to evaluate arcserve 16.5 and symantec backup exec 2012 to see if I can use just arcserve 16.5. As currently we are using arcserve 12.5 and backup exec 2012. Though I was thinking...
View ArticleGood backup solution for Exchange Servers?
We tried Backup Exec but we just hated it. I don't think it was able to backup Exchange properly. We're trying to have a way to backup to a Drobo (just a huge disk array) with the ability to restore...
View ArticleHow often do you destroy your LTO 3 tapes?
Currently we run our backup tapes for a usage of five times before having them shredded. What do you use? I ask as we only have a mis-budget on tape dollars for 2011 and use about 175 tapes per year.
View ArticleUnitrends... We were under-sold.
Pursuant to my previous post, which went largely unanswered:http://community.spiceworks.com/topic/282819-incremental-forever-performance-with-15-minute-intervals I've spent the last couple days...
View ArticleP2V Exchange Conversion Failed; Looking for Disk to Disk Interim Backup
So here's the Reader's Digest version of the story: Our last server to be P2V was our Exchange Server, finally got around to setting up the task over the weekend, 14 hours later, it was all done. Shut...
View ArticleWhat do you guys use for converting a dvd to iso for backup?
I am wandering what software (preferably free) do you guys use for backing up dvd and cds into iso files? Thank!
View ArticleMisleading Unitrends Email
Just got this in a email:Unitrends Free Edition and Free ESXi – it’s official. Unitrends takes great pride in being an industry innovator and creating products that enhance the customer value of VMware...
View ArticleVeeam multiple VMs one backup job
We just recently purchased Veeam, so I am setting up all the new jobs. Coming from Backup Exec, Veeam works quite a bit differently. Is there a recommendation on when and when to not backup multiple...
View ArticleUnitrends : How fast is it?
Trying to get a gauge on how long it takes everyone to back up their data using the Unitrends Enterprise Backup. Our hyper-v host sever that is running the UEB appliance is a quad core xeon E5-2407 (4...
View ArticleBackup Exec 12 program restore?
Is there a way to restore a program to the current state as of the last backup if we backed up the filesystem, registry, and database? This is on a bare metal physical server. My experience has been...
View ArticleRemove Backup Exec 2012 Agents
Hi! I'm hoping this forum can help because I'm getting nowhere with Symantec support on what should be a ridiculously easy question. :-/ I installed the free trial version of Backup Exec 2012 on one...
View ArticleUnitrends Enterprise Backup Free with Esxi5.1 free ?
Can I use this with the free vesion of Esxi5.1?
View ArticleFree ESXi Gets Free Backup & Recovery
Just got this in a email:Unitrends Free Edition and Free ESXi – it’s official. Unitrends takes great pride in being an industry innovator and creating products that enhance the customer value of VMware...
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