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Symantec Backup Exec 11d for Windows
Servers
Computers are now an integral part of our life and the information that
is stored on these machines are also integral aspects of businesses and
organisations. Unfortunately doomsday scenarios occur on computers and
sometimes entire hard drives are lost without any chance of recovery.
Fortunately there are a
variety of programs available on the market that creates safeguards if
one of these catastrophes happen and Symantec Backup Exec 11d for
Windows Servers is the one we are featuring here today.
Key Features
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Enables simple,
easy-to-use continuous data protection of Exchange, SQL, and Windows
file servers.
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Provides complete
disk-to-disk-to-tape protection in one solution.
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Offers fully
scalable solution, including centralized management and SAN support
for growing businesses.
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Now enhances data
security with encryption and protects both 32-bit and 64-bit
systems.
It should be noted that
Symantec Backup Exec 11d for Windows Severs is aimed at the business
market for those organisations who use Windows Servers for their
Microsoft Exchange, SQL, file servers and workstation options. However,
there are also other versions available that include Symantec Backup
Exec System, Backup Recovery Server Edition, Backup Exec System Recovery
Windows Small Business Server Edition and finally the Symantec Backup
Exec System Recovery Desktop Edition.
The installation of
Symantec Backup Exec 11d for Windows Severs was a breeze and once we
were logged on as the administrator on our impulsegamer network, the
software automatically installed and detected the various settings of
our windows server network.
Once installed, the user
is greeted to the Symantec Backup Exec 11d interface. We were pleasantly
surprised at how easy to use the interface was, ensuring that even the
most novice of system administrators will have no issues in running this
powerful software package.
There are a variety of settings available for data backup, depending on
the information stored on your windows server and it's simple as 1-2-3
to setup a backup procedure. The beauty of Symantec Backup Exec 11d is
that it supports both 32-bit and 64-bit Windows systems, ensuring
cross-compatibility over a number of systems. As information is
sometimes confidential in certain organizations, the software also
features a powerful encrypting algorithm that will ensure that your
information is never breeched or put at risk.
Key Benefits
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Recovers critical
data in seconds including individual Exchange messages, SharePoint
documents, and Active Directory items from one backup.
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Eliminates backup
windows.
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Delivers fast,
reliable data backup and recovery for Windows servers, as well as
desktops and laptops.
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Enables end user
file retrieval—without IT intervention.
We tested the software
by restoring certain parts of our backup which is almost instantaneous
and even an entire 100% restore of our windows server which needless to
say was a scary experience but the program successfully restored the
information without any hassles whatsoever. Amazing stuff!
In conclusion Symantec Backup Exec 11d for Windows Severs is a
must have program for organizations who have integral data and even
those organizations that don't because nothing is worse than
re-installing the entire system. The program also supports desktops and
laptops for that 100% protection over your networks. Definitely a first
class backup program. |
