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Disk Backup using eSata removable disks

I am thinking about using eSata removable disks for backup using BackUp Exec 11d. And I would like to hear from anyone who has done this. I am also considering CPS across the LAN using a NAS hot swapable device. I currently use SDLT tape and process 500GB+ for a full backup; 14GB on a daily...

Answer Question   |  Oct 21 2009  11:17 AM GMT
Backup to Disk, Backup hardware, Disk-based backup
asked by Eddacker

  15 pts.

Recovering data

Have just formated my PC recently, and later installed the Easy Recovery Data Software. I was hoping that I would be able to retrace some of the files in the hard disk which I had deleted but to no avail. Which type of software would you recomend for recovering lost data.

View Answer   |  Oct 21 2009  7:29 AM GMT
Data Recovery, Data Recovery Software, Backup & recovery
asked by Nyaga

  100 pts.

Writing a stored procedure across two databases

I currently backup our live databases and restore them into a QA environment. This doesn't cause a problem with our stored procedures as they have all been written without hard-coded database names. Software/Hardware used: sql server

Answer Question   |  Oct 14 2009  6:46 PM GMT
Stored Procedures, Backup & recovery
asked by SQL Server Ask the Experts

  2445 pts.

suggest server

can anyone tell me which is best suitable server i can set up in my office. the server is used for backing up data and storing emails etc !!!! actually what do u suggest of hp proliant ml350 series???

asked by Tarreddy

  30 pts.

Lotus NOtes Transaction logging

How to restore by using transaction logs on Symantec backup Software/Hardware used: windows2003 and Lotus domino 7.0.2

asked by Dream2011

  5 pts.

Disaster recovery

Hi guys, I'm planning to put a DR strategy in place for my firm. I have the option of backing up our data & system volume to an external drive or tape drive. However, I have been having challenges backing up to a tape drive. Do you think external drive is a better option?

View Answer   |  Sep 1 2009  12:29 AM GMT
DR, Disaster Recovery, Backup & recovery
asked by Abibam01

  10 pts.

Ghost but not Norton

I am looking for a backup for ghost incase my system fails, is there another form of the software and is it as easy to use?

View Answer   |  Aug 10 2009  2:50 PM GMT
Backup & recovery, Norton Ghost
asked by ITSUPPORTNEWBIE

  5 pts.

File server backup and recovery tools

What software and schedule do you use to back up your file servers?

asked by JennyMack

  3310 pts.

NDMP restores are SOMETIMES corrupt

Backup of Celera filesystem containing files compressed with "compress" using CommVault Galaxy is "OK". Selective restores from these backups can be problematic. Full restore works A-OK but just a FEW files MAY or MAY NOT work. Corrupt files are identical when restored.

Answer Question   |  Jul 17 2009  5:56 PM GMT
CommVault Galaxy, NDMP, compression
asked by Byther2006

  5 pts.

Backup of large amount of data

I need some suggestions on a backup procedure. Here's what I am backing up to a 3.5 TB fileserver (RAID 5). 200 GB of application and document files from an application server. About 200 GB each on four medical imaging workstations. 100 GB of SQL database files from a SQL Server 100 GB of backed...

View Answer   |  Jul 1 2009  6:49 PM GMT
Backup & recovery, RAID, RAID 5
asked by EyeT

  35 pts.

Software to automate backups for SQL Server 2008 databases

I am running SQL Server 2008 and I know how to create backups of this data manually using SQL managment studio but we are looking for a way to automate the process. Does anyone know of a product that can be utilized to do this? Or a way the managment studio can be set up to do this? It's not...

View Answer   |  Jun 26 2009  4:44 PM GMT
SQL Server 2008, SQL managment Studio, Automated backup
asked by Phrathepmali

  30 pts.

Data backup horror stories

I recently asked you what advice you would give to someone greener than you in data center security, and Mrdenny and Labnuke99 made some great points about frequently doing checks to make sure your backups are doing what they're supposed to do. What I want to know is, do you have any data backup...

View Answer   |  Jun 17 2009  9:52 PM GMT
Data backup, Backup & recovery, Storage
asked by JennyMack

  3310 pts.

Transaction Log - SQL Server 2005

How do i find out what transaction log file was last applied to a database?

asked by Hydra

  145 pts.

how to recover database if it is deleted

How can I recover the database if it is deleted?

View Answer   |  Jun 5 2009  12:08 AM GMT
Backup & recovery, Database Recovery
asked by 0376

  5 pts.

Reduce Backup duration

I am trying to look for solutions to reduce the system downtime from the weekly maintenance. The system is not avaiulable for aboout 5 hoours due to backup and IPL. I was inclined towards a HA solution like iTera but management isn't ready to move fwd. I do have a backup iseries box and I am...

View Answer   |  May 29 2009  3:51 AM GMT
Backup, High Availability, IPL
asked by Nabbi

  10 pts.

metadata

I have been told that when examing a floppy dik the metadata showed no inconsistencies and that the dates are taken from the system clock and GMT. Is it therefore possible to manipulate the dates so they are both consistant with each other and what would have been tested on a disk to show GMT.

Answer Question   |  May 22 2009  2:45 PM GMT
VMware ESXi, VMware ESX Backup, Backup & recovery
asked by Kimfazz

  10 pts.

Dont want to pay alot for a enterprise backup software

I have a customer that is on a tight budget and want to backup 20 servers remotley. Symantec and CA are all abou the same price 8-11k. Any enterprise backup software out there that is reliable and is a lower cost?

View Answer   |  May 19 2009  2:24 PM GMT
Backup software, Backup & recovery, CA
asked by Goofeydog

  20 pts.

Data recovery on Windows XP external drive

hi..im using windows XP professional,and i have external hard disk to back up my files..im copying some file to my external hard disk when the computer hangs and I unplug the external disk to the USB of my computer but when i check it again the filenames of the files and folder in the external disk...

View Answer   |  Apr 6 2009  3:49 AM GMT
Recovery, Disaster Recovery, Backup & recovery
asked by Mhex8

  5 pts.

synthetic full backup with Networker

Is their any body that is doing synthetic full backup with networker and what is your recommandation for that kind of backup strategy. do you recommand it or do you recommand somthing els. we are backing uo 190TO every friday on full backup. We need to reduce that

asked by Mimo

  700 pts.

ROI calculator for online PC backup

Has anyone built a ROI calculator for online PC backup vs. fileshare? I think the hard part is the enforcement of users backing up important files to teh fileshare, and it they don't... then you are SOL.. byt how do you calculate that cost into the calculator. I would love to see if somebody...

asked by ILoveDataProtection

  20 pts.

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