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Re: [PLUG] Arcserve equivalent?
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I have to say that my company recently moved from ArcServe to Veritas and
the difference is amazing. It is just as expensive as ArcServer but well
worth the cost. I researched open source alternatives and found the
options seriously lacking. Veritas tech support was extremely helpful
setting things up, and since we have not had any problems. We are running
Windows, Linux, Solaris, Exchange(win), Oracle(win,lin,sol) and it isable
to tackle every combination without problems. We arent running SQL server
here but Im sure it is able to backup that data as well.
jeff said:
> My job uses the brand most experts recommend - Brightstore/Arcserve.
> When my boss told me that most experts recommended it, I told him that
> most people use Windows and buy Madonna cd's - this does not indicate
> the quality of the product.
>
> This software is the most poorly-written piece of dung I have ever come
> across. The tech support isn't. If you go to the website and somehow
> manage to find your issue listed, there are three suggestions for the
> fix that don't agree and don't fix. Monday's backup is 99%, Tuesday's
> is 20%, with no changes in the meantime.
>
> Naturally my mind goes to linux. Is there something in the Brightstore
> ballpark that doesn't cost Brightstore bucks and WORKS?
>
> Here's what I need:
> 1. ease of use, esp for Windows admins
> 2. ability to backup SQL, Exchange, and open files from NT/W2k servers
> 3. prefer linux-based but will consider W2k [sigh]
> 4. reliability and suitability to replace Brightstore
>
>
> Thanks for the benefit of your experience,
> -jeff
>
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