Best Backup Software Out?

[Darkstar757]

I am looking for the best backup software that wont require me to take a course or pass the
GMAT in order to use them.

I will have a hundred or so systems to backup that are using Windows, OSX, Linux, and Unix.


Thanks,
Darkstar

 

[Riverhound777]

We use Symantec Backup Exec pretty exclusivly.

 

[Schadenfroh]

EDIT: Nevermind

 

[pontifex]

ah, the daily back up thread

 

[SoulAssassin]

Originally posted by: Darkstar757
I will have a hundred or so systems to backup that are using Windows, OSX, Linux, and Unix.

Originally posted by: Riverhound777
We use Symantec Backup Exec pretty exclusivly.

BE isn't going to work....it's more for the workgroup size environments with primarily Windows boxes.

I do Netbackup consulting and it's absolutely the best backup product out there. However, the greatest part of NBU is all of the features...the worst part of NBU is all of the features. Just about anyone with any type of technical experience can jump into BE and figure out how to run basic backups and restores. NBU is a little more complicated but I would still recommend it. Your other options basically are Tivoli Storage Manager and Legato/EMC Networker. I would put TSM over Legato but that's just a matter of personal preference.

Let me know if you have any NBU questions...no charge.

 

[SoulAssassin]

Originally posted by: Schadenfroh
Free Arconis True Image for Maxtor and Seagate owners

You going to backup 100+ servers with free software? Windows and OSX support only, I'm assuming the OP wants offsite tape storage...not a chance you could use this.

 

[tranceport]

Tivoli Storage Manager Extended Edition. This comes with Disaster Recovery Manager.

 

[Cable God]

Originally posted by: Darkstar757
I am looking for the best backup software that wont require me to take a course or pass the
GMAT in order to use them.

I will have a hundred or so systems to backup that are using Windows, OSX, Linux, and Unix.


Thanks,
Darkstar

Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery, used to be Live State Recovery, used to be Powerquest V2i Protector. I've used it for D2D backups for several years now and it's bare metal recovery/Restore Anywhere (VMWare, etc) is way fast.

 

[Czar]

Originally posted by: tranceport
Tivoli Storage Manager Extended Edition. This comes with Disaster Recovery Manager.

same here... well some version of Tivoli Storage Manager, dont remember what version

good app, need a tape library auto robot thingum