asked on backup solution advice
Hi all,
looking for some advice on backup solutions
currently we are using acronis to backup 5 servers to 1 server (all windows) then that 1 server with all the backups on is backed up to a removable USB drive
now this solution seems like it works, but ive yet to test a restore or have to, and it jsut seems overcomplicated and worries me it wont work
so our 5 servers have approx combind id say 1-1.5tb of data, can any of you advise of a different solution?
tape backups perhaps?
move acronis to a management only server and get the servers to backup to the tape drive?
Thanks
looking for some advice on backup solutions
currently we are using acronis to backup 5 servers to 1 server (all windows) then that 1 server with all the backups on is backed up to a removable USB drive
now this solution seems like it works, but ive yet to test a restore or have to, and it jsut seems overcomplicated and worries me it wont work
so our 5 servers have approx combind id say 1-1.5tb of data, can any of you advise of a different solution?
tape backups perhaps?
move acronis to a management only server and get the servers to backup to the tape drive?
Thanks
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pgm554
Yes, sounds like a good plan.
I use Backup Exec 12 and in a similar setup.
However, i have recently had to do a restore from tape and ran into problems.
I think you should take a full snapshot backup on tape. Take a full image with acronis (just in case). Then try and do a full restore with Backup Exec.
I know it is time consuming and maybe a logistical nightmare, but trust me, it is worth knowing if your backup will do the FULL restore you picture ie. Individual Mailboxes etc.
I have quite a headache having to rebuild after 2 HDD failures on a Raid 5 setup!
I use Backup Exec 12 and in a similar setup.
However, i have recently had to do a restore from tape and ran into problems.
I think you should take a full snapshot backup on tape. Take a full image with acronis (just in case). Then try and do a full restore with Backup Exec.
I know it is time consuming and maybe a logistical nightmare, but trust me, it is worth knowing if your backup will do the FULL restore you picture ie. Individual Mailboxes etc.
I have quite a headache having to rebuild after 2 HDD failures on a Raid 5 setup!
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well acrnois exchange backup doesn't event support exchange 2010 even in the latest builds I have, there's a worry! luckily I am running DAG across our VPN link.
would you recommend something like a powervault?
ideally id rather have a machine that does the backups and has the software built in, not a tape connected to a machine, that way i can free that machine up for other uses
would you recommend something like a powervault?
ideally id rather have a machine that does the backups and has the software built in, not a tape connected to a machine, that way i can free that machine up for other uses
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yeah i was going to stick the software on one of the other servers and just tell the agents to backup to the dedicated device
can you recommend any dedicated devices for me, baring in mind we are small company cost will be an issue
thanks guys
can you recommend any dedicated devices for me, baring in mind we are small company cost will be an issue
thanks guys
It depends on how much storage capacity you need i.e. how many tapes.
When you calculate your needs I would recommend a full backup once a week and daily incremental backups.
When you calculate your needs I would recommend a full backup once a week and daily incremental backups.
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needs are 5 servers approx 1.5 tb of data total would do 1 full a week and a number of incrementals as you said
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To test, use a different hard drive. Restore your image there and then swap the drives. You certaily do not want to use your current working hard drive for image restoration testing.
According to Gardner,1 in 4 DR tests fails,so...
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/070609-symantec-releases-disaster-recovery.html
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/070609-symantec-releases-disaster-recovery.html
You will sleep better knowing that your backups are safe and actually working!