Restoring LTO3 tape without the app that backed it up
Is it possible to restore data on a LTO3 tape without the application (ArcServe2000) that backed it up?

Answer Question   |  April 12, 2011  4:41 PM
ArcServe, ARCserve Backup 12, Backup, LTO, LTO3 Tape Drive, Restore Database

Trouble getting LTO2 tape drive to compress backups on Backup Exec 2010
I am using Backup exec 2010 and I can not get my LTO2 tape drive to compress backups. The tapes and drive support 200/400 compressed but I can only store up to 200GB max.

Answer Question   |  April 12, 2011  4:39 PM
Backup, Backup Exec 2010, LTO, LTO2, Tape Backups, Tape Drive

What is the best application for backing up multiple servers on my network?
What is the best application for backing up multiple servers on my network with close to 15 tb of data on a Windows 2008 Server? We will be backing up about 20 boxes.

Answer Question   |  April 13, 2011  8:14 PM
Network Backup, Server Backup, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 Administration, Windows Server 2008 Backup

Building a replica of production ERP boxes
We want to build a replica of our production ERP boxes. How can we clone the entire system including the raid configuration and all drives connected to the system?

Answer Question   |  April 11, 2011  8:10 PM
Clone database, ERP Server, ERP solution, RAID, RAID configuration, Replicating databases

AMD RAIDXpert error message
I am getting the following AMD RAID Xpert message, BSL accessed on disk (Port number 1, Target ID 1) at LBA 0x04fade9. What is this and how do I fix it?

Answer Question   |  April 13, 2011  1:02 AM
AMD, AMD RAIDXpert, RAID

Storage virtualization pros: Books, blogs, & Twitter
As you know, April is Storage Virtualization month around IT Knowledge Exchange. We’re looking for users’ top picks for sources of information on the subject, from storage virt blogs to books to Twitter personalities. Let us know where you get your storage virtualization info, and we’ll give you 50 knowledge points! (Remember: Knowledge Points earn [...]

Answer Question   |  April 26, 2011  5:45 PM
Blogs, IT Blogs, IT Books, Knowledge Point Bounty, Open IT Forum, Storage, Storage virtualization, Storage virtualization software, twitter, Virtualization

I want to create backup of SQL database and set a password.
HEllo All  i want to create backup of SQL database and want to set Password that anyone who restore this backup after that it cant be able to restore database without knowing perticular Password …. is this Possible….? if Yes please tell me How…? Thanking You Raviraj

Answer Question   |  April 9, 2011  7:15 AM
SQL Backup, SQL Data Types, SQL Server backup, SQL Server database, SQL Server security

Choosing disks for storage for virtualization
What are the pros and cons of choosing SAS over SATA and vice versa? Just looking for some perspective on the options.

Answer Question   |  April 12, 2011  8:38 PM
SAS, SATA, SATA Drives, Storage, Storage virtualization, Virtualization

How does virtualization change my storage needs?
We’ve been considering server virtualization over the past year, but I’m wondering what sort of planning and preparations we’ll have to make for storage, since virtualized servers use up significantly more storage space. Any advice or resources for further research?

Answer Question   |  February 27, 2013  7:58 PM
SDN, Server virtualization, Server Virtualization Implementation, Storage virtualization, Storage virtualization software, Virtualization

Top Challenges Designing and Implementing VDI
What have been some of your top challenges in designing and implementing VDI deployments? How are you overcoming these challenges? This question is sponsored by Dell

Answer Question   |  April 12, 2011  6:00 PM
Desktop virtualization, Storage, Storage virtualization, VDI

Open IT Forum: Storage virtualization expectations & realities
A recent study from DataCore suggests that enterprise IT doesn’t fully understand the fine print surrounding storage virtualization. From the added costs to the incompatibility of traditional storage methods with virtualized servers and desktops. Have you put off deploying virtualization or experienced a much higher cost than expected? Share your mishaps, expectations, and realities, and [...]

Answer Question   |  April 26, 2011  5:38 PM
Knowledge Point Bounty, Open IT Forum, Storage, Storage devices, Storage virtualization, Storage virtualization software, Virtualization, Virtualization strategies

Hard Disk not getting detected
My hard-disk is not getting detected.. Day before it was, I just removed the ram & from that moment itself, everything’s stopped working.!! Mine is a 915gm motherboard with IDE Hard-disk connection.. When I tried it connect with some other IDE cable it did not take, and when I checked it with a Sata connection, [...]

Answer Question   |  October 30, 2011  11:17 AM
Hard disk performance, Hard drive failure, Hard Drive Installation, IDE hard drives, motherboard replacement, Motherboards, SATA

Does Windows Server 2000 support Integration Services Hyper-V VSS writer?
Does Windows Server 2000 support Integration Services Hyper-V VSS writer?

Answer Question   |  April 4, 2011  7:41 PM
Backup, Hyper-V, Storage virtualization, VSS Backup, Windows Server 2000, Windows Server backup

Options for storage virtualization
I’d love any feedback on vendors or strategies for storage for my virtual machines. What should I consider when planning storage? What sort of budget can I expect?

Answer Question   |  April 11, 2011  7:38 PM
Backup, Storage, Storage management, Storage virtualization, Storage virtualization software, Virtualization, Virtualization strategies

Win Drupal’s Building Blocks!
Are you a developer? Today’s free IT book is an essential addition to your library: Drupal’s Building Blocks. Learn how to quickly build web sites with CCK, Views, and Panels after you win this great resource. There are two ways to win this book: Answer one of five questions and post the link to your [...]

Answer Question   |  April 12, 2011  3:29 PM
AS/400, Channel, CIO, CRM, Database, DataCenter, Development, Drupal, Exchange, Giveaways, IT Books, Linux, Lotus Domino, Microsoft Windows, Mobile, Networking, Oracle, SAP, Security, SQL Server, Storage, Storage virtualization, Virtualization, VoIP, Windows Server

Restore BRMS backup using native command line
I have an archive/backup done using BRMS from few years ago. These tapes were converted from one media to another. Now, we would like to restore the objects/libraries in this media using the RSTOBJ in iSeries. The problem were having is we cannot restore these object using native command. Is there a way in restoring [...]

Answer Question   |  April 5, 2011  10:09 PM
Backup, BRMS, BRMS Backup, iSeries, iSeries backup, iSeries data center

Windows Server 2003 and IIS configuration
Good Morning I have Installed Windows Server 2003 on one machine and configureas IIS.After configuring site, i faced two problems 1> When i put machine on LAN with Live IP. It choke my Network. I checked( received and send packets) …….it increase continuosly and I ping to DNS it shows RTO. 2> I am not [...]

Answer Question   |  April 13, 2011  9:28 PM
DNS, IIS configuration, RTO, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server configuration

Win XP & Partition choas
I have just installed a clean copy of Win XP on a brand new Hard Drive having formatted it in NTFS. The partition drives seem to have become muddled.  Windows seems to have installed itself on Partition “I” which has thrown all other drives askew. My question is can I use a program like Partition [...]

Answer Question   |  November 2, 2011  4:57 PM
HARD drive, NTFS, NTFS permissions, Windows XP, Windows XP Partitions

Open IT Forum: Are you deploying storage virtualization? How?
April is Storage Virtualization month at IT Knowledge Exchange, so we wanted to put our feelers out there: Who’s utilizing storage virtualization? Share vendors, experiments, gripes, the whole nine yards! We’ll share 75 knowledge points for kicking storage virtualization month off with us!

Answer Question   |  March 30, 2011  7:52 PM
Open IT Forum, Storage, Storage management, Storage virtualization, Storage virtualization software, Virtualization, Virtualization techniques

Advice for handling multiple vendors in storage virtualization
When considering storage virtualization, what is your advice for handling problems that arise across multiple vendors?

Answer Question   |  April 11, 2011  7:36 PM
Storage, Storage management, Storage service providers, Storage virtualization, Storage virtualization software, Vendor management, Virtualization techniques