Backup Exec 2012 - Offsite copy to NAS
Hi, I know this question has probably been asked time and time again, however, after trawling through the forums (including Symantec forums) I am yet to find an answer that suits my needs. The backup...
View ArticleBackup Exec 2012 VM backup
earlier I configured backup for 4 VMs non GRT with total size of around 900gb++ and managed to get it to complete successfully around 4 hours++. but after I recreate the job again, i've not managed to...
View ArticleRAID10 failure... need guidance
I need some info on what I should/can do. I have a RAID10 NAS (Buffalo TeraStation). One disk went out on it late last week. I hadn't gotten to replacing the disk yet. Just now a second disk just...
View ArticleGripe about Symantec Backup Exec
So has anyone else had major issues trying to get help from Symantec when they have an issue with Backup Exec? I have had a case open since Wed. morning. In that time the only troubleshooting I have...
View ArticleBarracuda Backup 490
Hey, I was looking for real world reviews of the Barracuda Backup 490. Can anyone help? Not interested in other solution reviews right now - I want to get this one done first. Also looking for people...
View ArticleUnitrends UEB, do you 'merge' Incrementals into the Full periodically?
I'm just starting to use the free VM backup UEB. Got my first Full backup and it's been doing Incrementals as per the recommended strategy. I'm just wondering if there is some process where all the...
View ArticleBackup Best Practices - Jobs Per Server
I am looking to replace my current backup architecture and will obviously be setting up new jobs. Currently we have large jobs that capture multiple (about a dozen) servers at a time. I've always...
View ArticleLooking for cheap, flash drive-based, solution for reloading single pc's
Greetings Fellow Spiceheads!We have public machines in our libraries, all with the same image on them. Sometimes we need to reload one, or perhaps a few. Although we may be getting a server based...
View ArticleAlternative "not enough disk space in /usr/bp/db/" fixes?
I've increased the frequency of certain backups in UEB (e.g. Exchange now 4x per day instead of 2x) and I'm seeing an increase in the "Not enough disk space in /usr/bp/db/" errors. Fair enough, I can...
View ArticleWorkstation Backup Options
I know there are a lot of discussions out there but none quite suit my question. We're currently NOT backing up anything from any workstation, but the IT department here would like that to change....
View ArticleRecovering Storage Space
I am just finishing my eval (UEB DEMO went into Trial Mode today.. bummer). Eval support has been great and I am waiting for the arrival of my appliance now to go live. One question I noticed last...
View ArticlePHD Virtual Webinar
Just a quick note to let you all know that we're doing a webinar with a casestudy on a clients implementation of our virtualization backup and DR testing solution to drastically reduce backup times,...
View ArticleTired of Backup Exec - Reloaded
Hi all, I'm currently using Symantec BE 12.5 in my Windows environment and I hate it - we constantly have issues with remote agents crashing, jobs constantly failing with useless error codes, remote...
View ArticleRolling a Remote Site into Our Backup Strategy - Need Advice
I work for a manufacturing company that has 6 sites across the DFW metroplex. We're about to transform the infrastructure at a remote site, and I need to bounce some ideas off people regarding backups...
View Articleoptions to backup file server
Hi, i have inherited a file server running win 2008 R2 in a workgroup environment. I have cloned the data hard drive so i have one full back up. How can i.. Backup only files which have changed on a...
View ArticleShadow protect priceing
Dose anyone know if we can get spicehead discounts for purchasing shadow protect 5
View ArticleUnable to Install Veeam Explorer For Exchange
We have installed Veeam backup & rep 6.1 and have it running in our environment for around 6 months. Today went to install the Veeam explorer for exchange and it gives a message (as seen...
View ArticleUnitrends bi-monthly etc scheduling.
I'd like to setup something like this for archiving, and other than manually creating every archive date I can't determine a way to do it. Any help, or ideas on how to best achieve the same result...
View ArticleUnitrends UEB - can't log in suddenly?
I'm still trying to figure out if Unitrends is right for us, so I'm on my second UEB install. Got everything loaded up tonight, re-created my backup jobs pointed to my NAS, and at some stage the web...
View ArticleBackup options for small schools
Hi, can you suggest what would be the best backup solution for small schools (roughly 150 students, 30 teachers). What i'm also interested is the local backup vs cloud backup. Price is a factor here....
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