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*facepalm* Still looking for a budget Server 2k3 backup solution

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As the topic states, anything UNDER 500 out there?

Basic Win2k3 server, MS-SQL (currently being backup'd by a maintenance plan) to an external HD every night.

NOTHING is currently being done on the files however...

I'd prefer an imaging type backup solution w/an option to restore individual files (ala Backup Exec) but I don't think such a solution can be afforded here.

Anyway, let me know what you guys got so I can draft some proposals =X

I hate backups.

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sorry, just realized my title was missing a key word
 
How about this for $329
http://www.geeks.com/details.a...300BASE-750-K1&cat=SYS
# General Features:
# No Server Operating System
# Intel Server Chassis SC5300
# Intel Xeon 3.4 GHz processor
# 800 MHz CPU FSB
# 1 MB L2 cache
# 2 GB DDR2 Registered RAM (16 GB maxium of DDR2-400)
# 750 GB SATA hard drive
# ATI RAGE XL SVGA PCI video controller with 8 MB of video memory
# Dual Intel PRO/1000 Server Network Connection
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or if you are willing to buy a refurbished product, usually just as good as new, $379, and would handle all but the most serious of loads.
http://www.geeks.com/details.a...850-XEON30X2-R&cat=SYS
# General Features:
# No Operating System
# 2U rack height form factor
# Two (2) Intel Xeon 3.0 GHz processors
# 800 MHz Front Side Bus
# 4 GB ECC Registered DDR2 SDRAM (supports up to 16 GB)
# Three (3) 36 GB 15K RPM Ultra320 SCSI Hard Drives
# Support for up to six 1-inch, internal U320 SCSI hard drives (with hot-plug capability when using RAID capability)
# LSI Logic 53C1030 RAID controller with 256 MB cache
# Dell DRAC FC955 Management (Dell Remote Access Controller)
# DVD-ROM drive
# Floppy drive
# ATI Radeon 7000-M video controller w/16 MB video memory
# Integrated Gigabit Ethernet
# Front panel LCD display for system ID, status information, and system error messages!
# Six (6) Redundant system cooling fans
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NovaBACKUP Server by NovaStor @ $200. Same program marketed by DT Utilities as PC Backup Server Edition, same price. I would recommend buying from NovaStor since the company seems to be a bit more stable.

The workstation version of Veritas Backup Exec changed hands from Veritas to Stomp Soft to Miga Soft to DT Utilities, but I'm not sure about the server version.

For ~$70.00, NTI's Backup Now 5 Advanced reportedly supports W2K3 Server, but I'm not sure if it provides everything you need.
 
Originally posted by: tcsenter
NovaBACKUP Server by NovaStor @ $200. Same program marketed by DT Utilities as PC Backup Server Edition, same price. I would recommend buying from NovaStor since the company seems to be a bit more stable.

The workstation version of Veritas Backup Exec changed hands from Veritas to Stomp Soft to Miga Soft to DT Utilities, but I'm not sure about the server version.

For ~$70.00, NTI's Backup Now 5 Advanced reportedly supports W2K3 Server, but I'm not sure if it provides everything you need.
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thanks, I'll check those out later.

tcsenter, now that's a name I haven't seen in a long while.
 
Yea, NTBackup is there. It won't give you a bare-metal restore AFAIK but it can easily do automated daily backups and individual file restores.
 
Originally posted by: Nothinman
Yea, NTBackup is there. It won't give you a bare-metal restore AFAIK but it can easily do automated daily backups and individual file restores.
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Hey, not to hijack the guy's thread, but did you see that Windows 7 is bringing its own disk imaging and restore feature? Has basic but meaningful features, such as storing the image files to local drive or network, removable storage, burn directly to optical, et. al. I can see this really putting a dent in the business of Acronis, Norton, and the like. Wonder if MS is going to get sued for more 'bundling'. Personally, I am thrilled at the prospect of Windows having its own disk imaging and restore functionality, given that third-party solutions are prohibitively expensive for small systems builders who don't have the means or need to purchase a few thousand licenses up front.
 
Personally, I am thrilled at the prospect of Windows having its own disk imaging and restore functionality, given that third-party solutions are prohibitively expensive for small systems builders who don't have the means or need to purchase a few thousand licenses up front.
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Instead of paying for something like Acronis you could always use a free solution like partimage.
 
Originally posted by: Nothinman
Instead of paying for something like Acronis you could always use a free solution like partimage.
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Good question! I've heard the name partimage but never tried it. I'll have to check it out.
 
Originally posted by: tcsenter
Originally posted by: Nothinman
Yea, NTBackup is there. It won't give you a bare-metal restore AFAIK but it can easily do automated daily backups and individual file restores.
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Hey, not to hijack the guy's thread, but did you see that Windows 7 is bringing its own disk imaging and restore feature?
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Did you miss this feature in Vista/Server 08?
 
Originally posted by: mooseracing
Did you miss this feature in Vista/Server 08?
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If its there, apparently I did, but I'm not finding it on this Vista Home Premium system. Only the regular file backup.

 
Originally posted by: tcsenter
Originally posted by: mooseracing
Did you miss this feature in Vista/Server 08?
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If its there, apparently I did, but I'm not finding it on this Vista Home Premium system. Only the regular file backup.
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It's in Vista Business and Ultimate. Home Premium missed out on that feature. It will be included in Win7 Pro and up.
 
Originally posted by: episodic
driveimage xml for the win. . .
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for some reason I have always used it for PE-based imaging (works great for that) and never realized that it was released as an XP app😛 :facepalm; 😛

 
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