Re: [foxboro] Upgrading Foxboro AW from P91, (Dell 2800), to P91, (Dell 2900), 2003 Server

  • From: Tom VandeWater <tjvandew@xxxxxxxxx>
  • To: foxboro@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Tue, 10 Feb 2009 11:13:33 -1000

Duc,
     I just downloaded a trial version and am going to give it a go.
I'm not holding my breath but it is worth a try to see if it can do
what they say.
Cheers,
Tom

On Tue, Feb 10, 2009 at 10:12 AM,  <duc.do@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Tom,
>
> I have a copy of Symantec Backup Exec 8.5 in my hand but have not used it 
> yet. It's slated to go on the new Windows Server 2003 box.
>
> We were quoted the Symantec Backup Exec 7.0, Server Edition for $1975 List 
> (K0201BB). I was rendered completely speechless at that figure so I didn't 
> think to ask whether it came with gold-plated cables or not. We bought the 
> software directly from Symantec for $69.
>
> Duc
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: foxboro-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:foxboro-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On 
> Behalf Of Tom VandeWater
> Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2009 2:53 PM
> To: foxboro@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: [foxboro] Upgrading Foxboro AW from P91, (Dell 2800), to P91, 
> (Dell 2900), 2003 Server
>
> To All,
>     This is an excellent thread because it highlights an area that
> consumes considerable time for both Foxboro and for users and there is
> a lot of room for improvement.  There might be a potential Windows
> solution from Norton/Symantec now that could make this process a lot
> easier.  It makes a Physical to Virtual Machine Backup that can go
> either way, which is a little different than what Corey suggests by
> making Foxboro run as a Virtual Machine, but it could be pretty sweet.
>     If Foxboro will upgrade the 7.0 Symantec product we bought from
> them, to Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery 8.5, for free, I will
> Beta test it for them;<).  It is still cheaper than what we paid them
> for Symantec 7.0.  There are still some potential problems with the
> Fiber NIC's for the MESH connection because the Symantec product
> counts on being able to utilize "Plug and Play" devices based on their
> literature.
>
> Has anyone tried Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery 8.5 yet?  It
> looks promising.  Check it out at:
>
> http://www.symantec.com/business/backup-exec-system-recovery-desktop-edition#
>
> I advise anyone interested to watch the animated tour by picking "View
> Tour" on the webpage.  If the Norton hype is correct this is what they
> say it can do:
>
> Symantec Backup Exec(tm) System Recovery 8.5 restores complete Windows
> systems in minutes, even to dissimilar hardware or virtual
> environments, with new functionality to automate physical to virtual
> conversions for immediate system recovery.  Additional capabilities
> include flexible offsite protection; Exchange, SharePoint and
> file/folder recovery, and support for all Windows Server 2008
> environments.
>
> Key Features:
> Dissimilar hardware restoration with Restore Anyware(tm) technology -
> Restore 'hot' system images to different hardware platforms on the
> fly.
> Comprehensive virtual conversion capabilities - Easily convert
> physical to virtual environments, as well as automate physical to
> virtual conversions for immediate system recovery
> Offsite backup copy - Copy recovery points to FTP location or
> secondary disk drive for offsite disaster recovery capabilities and/or
> long-term archival
> Granular recovery of Exchange, SharePoint or files and folders from a
> single, multi-tab interface (via the Granular Restore Option)
>
>
> Operating Systems for the Server Edition:
> Windows 32-bit or 64-bit operating systems:
> Windows 2000 Server (SP4 or later)
> Windows 2000 Advanced Server (SP4 or later)
> Windows Server 2003
> Windows Server 2008 including SP 1
> Windows Essential Business Server 2008
>
> Cheers,
> Tom VandeWater
> Control Conversions, Inc.
> Kapolei, HI
>
>
>
>
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