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blat.exe as a production utility?

Hello all,

We've got a few scattered servers that use ntbackup.exe for off-site backup tasks. Like most, I would appreciate an email once the job is finished, etc. etc. I am looking at blat because I do not wish to deal with a MAPI client requirement, however I am not certain that blat.exe is what one calls "a real infrastructure solution".

This is only about selling the use to management but I am also concerned that this program is considered "unfit" for production usage, barring full-blown backup solutions with built-in email notifications.

I also understand the implications of using and security the program, as it is dangerous in the wrong hands.

Thanks,
Jennifer

Sembee

I have blat on a couple of sites and it works fine - as long as you script it carefully. It does exactly what it says - it sends the email message. If you don't script it correctly, wrong email server, format etc then things can go wrong quite quickly, but then you would write the script and make sure it works correctly in a test environment first... ;-)

Simon

jennifer_borman

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Sounds good - my main concern is that it is accepted in IT as a "real" solution. I see that some consider it to be a security risk because of it's capabilities, which would make MAPISend more palatable from a security standpoint. Yes, with the correct scripting and rights assignments, the tool will do fine. But is that enough for professional acceptance?

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