Backup solution for a small server?
Hi! Traditionally I've been a senior developer, but recently got an IT Manager job so my experience is limited in some of my new roles. Hoping you guys can help! :) We have a Windows 2003 server, and...
View ArticleUEB FLR iSCSI & CIFS Issues - Server 2012 Standard
I am in the process of testing FLR with Unitrends Enterprise Backup on a new single server VM host system. Configuration as follows: HP G8...
View ArticleTried a mssql restore, but only got a *.FULL file
Hi, I just tested a restore of our database (From a mssql 2005 server to a mssql 2008 server). What I thought I would get was MDF file, but for some odd reason, I am getting a *.FULL file. Have any of...
View ArticleBackup Exec 2010R3 hanging backups
We recently had our 6 year old HP 1/8 G2 Autoloader (LTO3) fail. As it wasn't under warranty I elected to just replace it with the same model but with an LTO4 drive. Installation was easy, Backup Exec...
View ArticleSymantec Backup Exec - Windows Server 2012 Support
I'm finding this absolutely hard to believe, but from everything I'm reading, Symantec Backup Exec still doesn't support Windows Server 2012? I just got done migrating about 2TB's worth of data to a...
View ArticleAppAssure 5 won't restore backup to remote HyperV host.
I am currently testing out AppAssure Core 5 in my test environment at work, and I've run into an issue that I can't seem to find a solution for. I have a Server 2012 HyperV host with a few Server 2012...
View ArticleUnitrends DNS Problem
I'm trying to set up Unitrends Enterprise Backup for testing on vmware. I've downloaded and deployed, but keep having issues with configuring networking - I can ping ip addresses from the console...
View ArticleBacking up VMware VM's to S3 or other cloud storage
Hi fellow spiceworkers, Ok so I have virtualized our servers and got everything nice and safely backed up to local storage using PHDVirtual. So what next? I need to have this data in the cloud (so...
View ArticleHow to backup 'Checkpoint SG2200 appliance' with schedule?
Hello people, I tried to make a backup from our Checkpoint SG2200... but it's in my opinion a complex process. FTP, Linux commands, etc... Does anybody know where I can find a manual or site where I...
View ArticleUnitrends Backup will not add my host server, why?
Ok so I have installed the unitrends free edition and it all seemed great. I added each of my VM's and that worked fine...except it would not backup. Some file level error. After researching the issue...
View ArticleUnitrends and freeNAS configuration
Has anyone been successfully in configuring Unitrends to use freeNAS as a Storage / Backup Device? I seems they cannot communicate using CIFS. If you have done this please share Thanks KAI
View ArticleNetBackup users out there with a good story? Win a Z-Board!
Hello Spicefolk My brothers on the NetBackup side have a pretty rad contest going where you can win a Z-Board. Don't know what that is? Trust me, it's awesome. It's a motorized, electric skateboard...
View ArticleBackup blues: Trapped by tape
This is the 200th article in the Spotlight on IT series. If you'd be interested in writing an article on the subject of backup, security, storage, virtualization, mobile, networking, wireless, DNS, or...
View ArticleExchange GRT Backup to disc then to tape
I would like to be able to backup and restore individual emails to complete server recovery and have the data off site via tape. Set up is Exchange 07 using Backup Exec 12 with Exchange agent running...
View ArticleNew Look
Hey guys! The Unitrends Green Gals have decided it was time for some new profile pictures since we've all had the same ones since we joined SpiceWorks. We've become known for our cartoons, so we...
View ArticleBackup Exec Usability Testing! We need feedback on new Virtualization features
Hey Spices... Our favorite, The Fabulous Elizabeth Teffner, heads up the Backup Exec usability testing team. She has this blog posted out on Symantec Connect: Location: Virtual - WebEx Sessions Time:...
View ArticleWindows Server Backup Error accessing Remote Shared Folder
I am looking for some help with Windows Server Backup, while I await getting one of the above mentioned backup solutions. If needed I can post this as a separate question in the forums so let me know...
View ArticleBetter offsite backup solution?
We are currently using hp autonomy . Pricy but it works . I am curious what you guys are using? I need to backup data, exchange, SQL and full vms if possible. Is there a better option?
View ArticleAppAssure, hardware needed
First some background: So currently in my organization we are running 5 physical servers. 1 is a SBS 2008 server running AD/Exchange 2007/File Server (Physical) 1 is a 2008 R2 server running Sage 50...
View ArticleA beautiful sight in my office
After about 8 months of planning, negotiating, reviewing, etc my new babies have finally arrived! Bourbon and Cigars for all!
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