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Reuben
Asked: 2010-08-09 07:40:48 +0800 CST

Windows Server 2008: Third-party softwares for Managing backup's

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  • Need third party software solutions to configure, automated backup from one server to another and also to manage and catalog backups to DVD's and/or other removable media.

  • To configure regular automated backups (with restore capacities) of the active directory services database, registry, boot files, etc

  • Powerful restore program to bring back the server to the last stored state, in case of a problem

backup-restoration windows-server-2008-r2

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  1. Best Answer

    I have used BackupExec in the past and been fairly happy with it. Although I have used it for backing up and restoring files, I've never had to use IDR (or anything similar) to recover from a disaster, so your mileage may vary from here.

    As with anything, TEST this product in your environment, including simulating a disaster recovery....

    Pros:

    • Specific agents are very product aware

    Cons:

    • It can get pricey
    • It can be tempermental
    • It can be overwhelmingly complex
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