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Windows 2003 - XP Pro Server / Client backup model
Hey folks-
I am currently running two different locations that are tied together via an IPSEC vpn. I am trying to figure out a better way for us to do client/ server backups.
Location A is running win2k3sbs with 45 XP clients
Location B is running win2k3sbs with 30 XP cleints
Currently we are using Folder redirection and backing up the Exchange, and user folder every night to a REV drive. The biggest problem we face is when employees from location a go to location b to work and there is a large lag when opening files stored on the location a server. And we are slowly running out of room on the Rev tapes.
What other backup models can we utilize? Any suggestions would be appreciated. It would be ideal to find some client software that would only copy the modified files and leave a fully functional accessable copy on each client.
Thanks!
Dave
I am currently running two different locations that are tied together via an IPSEC vpn. I am trying to figure out a better way for us to do client/ server backups.
Location A is running win2k3sbs with 45 XP clients
Location B is running win2k3sbs with 30 XP cleints
Currently we are using Folder redirection and backing up the Exchange, and user folder every night to a REV drive. The biggest problem we face is when employees from location a go to location b to work and there is a large lag when opening files stored on the location a server. And we are slowly running out of room on the Rev tapes.
What other backup models can we utilize? Any suggestions would be appreciated. It would be ideal to find some client software that would only copy the modified files and leave a fully functional accessable copy on each client.
Thanks!
Dave
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Bradley Fox
Have you looked into using Distributed File System with File Replication Services? This would allow the data to replicate between sites in real time.
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Is DFS only available in 2003 SP2?
No...just "enhanced". It's been available since 2000.
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TechSoEasy is right, I didn't notice the SBS part...sorry.
I would go with TheCleaner's suggestion of Veteras or Arcserve with a backup agent installed on the laptops.
I would go with TheCleaner's suggestion of Veteras or Arcserve with a backup agent installed on the laptops.
Eh...I didn't notice the SBS part either...we need an SBS channel.
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Oh, lol @ techsoeasy.
I had no idea to be honest....Is it new? I guess I expected it to be a sub-channel of 2003 server...
I had no idea to be honest....Is it new? I guess I expected it to be a sub-channel of 2003 server...
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mattridings-
Is it possible to predefine the files to be backed up on the client machines on the Veritas software? We have to many "casual" users that when you ask them to double click something they as double left or double right...
Dave
Is it possible to predefine the files to be backed up on the client machines on the Veritas software? We have to many "casual" users that when you ask them to double click something they as double left or double right...
Dave
Yes. You set the options on the server side. Can subdivide into groups, etc. Filter file extensions, etc.
Matt Ridings
MSR Consulting
Matt Ridings
MSR Consulting