Adding a NAS as storage device for Unitrends?
We have a 4TB NAS (old Dell server) that I've been using to backup our VM's using BackupChain for the past year or so. It works fine, but I am doing the 30 day trial of Unitrends and I want to use the...
View ArticleBackup strategy for OBR10?
I am planning to build a Citrix VDI machine with an integrated file server using a single Dell R720. It will have a 1TB OBR10 using 4 Intel S3500 600GB SSDs (with 100GB over-provisioning each). Should...
View ArticleBackup Exec on VM - funny behavior?
I have a virtual win 2k8r2 server with Backup Exec 2012 on it (was here when I got here). I notice that when I backup other VMs with the plugin, the Backup Exec media server randomly and mysteriously...
View ArticleUnitrends agent vs host level backups
Hi All, I am currently in the process of trialling out Veeam and Unitrends. With Unitrends free you can protect up to 8 VM’s. However each virtual machine must have the agent installed and is treated...
View ArticleAsigra
Currently using Commvault and still on the lookout for something cheaper and as good for the functionality we use it for now and for the foreseeable future. Is anyone using Asigra as an on-premise...
View ArticleBackup Hyper-V server on a shoe-string budget
Hi, I'm sure some of you on here who work for a support company rather than an in-house IT department have had one of these before- a client with a horribly implemented network, cutting corners to...
View ArticleUser Profile Disk Backup?
We are looking at deploying User Profile Disks (UPD) as part of a move to using Remote Desktop services on our campus. What apps can we use to backup the VHDx files that this generates, whether they...
View ArticleBackup to external HDD
looking for freeware to backup computers with windows 7 on to a external hard disk. Norton ghost 12 doesn't work on windows 7 so would be nice to have a freeware software.
View ArticleUnitrends - Failed to create archive filesystem
We are trying to use an USB disk as archive media for off site backups. When trying to initialize the disk we are getting the following error message: Summary: Error communicating with system. Cause:...
View ArticleIdeas for a Backup solution for 3 vSpere servers plus 3 physical
We're currently running Barracuda backup but the appliance is old and we're getting close to the storage cap, but more than anything, I keep getting errors every night during backups and I don't like...
View ArticleHow would I set up a computer to restore to a certain point daily?
At the university I go to, the libraries allow people to use the computers, download files for reports, save their work etc. All the changes, files, and data are then erased that night so the computer...
View ArticleHow to Recover Lost Data from iPad Backup on Mac after Restore Factory Setting
My little son played my iPad and restore iPad to factory settings when I was working outside, I found that all the data lost on iPad, include some important notes and photos, then I remember that I...
View ArticleSymantec Backup Exec alternatives
I have for many years been a big fan of Symantec Backup Exec 11d, but now that we have moved to Exchange online, I need a simpler product without huge licensing costs. I need to backup to my tape...
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 ArticleWS2K8R2 best offsite backup option
Right now we currently have an external drive WD 1140 3.0 which stores our backup on site. I am using WSB running every night at 8pm. I am very close to purchasing a second external drive to store an...
View ArticleI don't know a ton about server backups, I need advice :)
Hey guys! Wow, haven't had the time to post for what feels like forever. Anyways, we host cloud storage in our shop for local businesses and customers mainly. We also use the cloud server to backup...
View ArticleBest long term backup? DVD, Bluray, HDD ?
I have a lot of pst outlook backups burned in about 200 DVD containing data from 2003 - 2013 . In year 1995 we start making backups on CD, later we move to DVD and DVD-Double Layer for backups. Now we...
View ArticleArchiving - Retention Policy
I can't seem to get the right Retention settings for a scheduled Archive job on my Unitrends appliance. The scheduled Archive doesn't delete old backups to make room for the new and fails. I've been...
View ArticleBackup/Redundant/Failover Server Best Practice
I am hoping to get some advice on bolstering our current environment. Thought SW would be the BEST place to get that advice...I have 2 physical servers: Dell PE2850 running W2k8R2: hosts our ERP...
View ArticleVM Level backups - comparing the heavy hitters
Greetings Spiceworks community, I'm curious as to how the community has fared in comparison of VM level backup solutions. I'm currently testing a few solutions, and wondered not only if anyone else...
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