asked on 10/3/2011

Can anything read Backup Exec tapes without Backup Exec software

I am buying a USB DAT72 tape machine to enable restoration of files to a computer other than my server if the server fails. Will I have to install Backup Exec software on my desktop to use the tapes? Will my desktop be compatible? (Dell XP or Windows 7 machines available). What steps will I need to take to make this work?

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10/4/2011

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PManiace

10/4/2011

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Thanks for the tips. The trial version of BE is an interesting option because I wasn't sure if my install disk would read the tape since I have added a few updates over the years to the version on the server. The backwards compatibility would be a plus.

Thank you both. I was also considering trying the NT backup.

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The term "Backup" means the methods and processes involved to copy computer data (system data as well as application data) to media other than the ones where the data originally live (disk, tape, optical, cloud). "Restore" in turn means the methods and processes involved in data recovery, i. e., bringing back copied computer data to their original location. Backup/Restore primarily serves as a means of protection against data loss, be it due to disaster, corruption or sabotage. It can also be used for recovering data from an earlier point in time and even for cloning machines or applications. There is a wide variety of backup/restore software available, from expensive commercial products to free or open source tools.

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