An online backup server that covers a wide range of servers and services, this latest version includes the ability to protect Microsoft SharePoint and Exchange servers, VMware Infrastructure, and other sophisticated environments.
We tested Version 12.5 on a small test network with Windows Server 2008 and Mac and Windows clients.
Requirements: Windows 2000/2003/2008 Servers,
Price: $995 for one license, additional agents varies in price from $395 to $3195, depending on what you need to backup.
Symantec Corp.
http://symantec.com/backupexec
20330 Stevens Creek Blvd.
Cupertino, CA 95014
Pros:
-- Easy to setup and operate
-- Free 60 day trial helps you test out the service and become familiar with its operation
-- Granular Recovery Technology allows easy restoration of accidentally deleted files, emails, or documents.
-- VMware and Microsoft Hyper-V virtual server data protection that is easy to manage
-- Integrated online backup for flexible off-site data protection
Cons:
--Some of the menus are a bit densely packed, such as the Job Setup screens
-- This is not a product for single server environments (there is a separate version for Microsofts Small Business Server that is more appropriate)
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