Peter,
I agree with you. It is really difficult to get started with Backup 
Exec. It gets confusing and the paper work is insane. I did it only 
because I took over a license and hardware that I inherited and had to 
make work.

Now, I have to say this: once you are setup, Backup Exec is really 
sweet. I have it running since about three years ago and it works very 
well. I forget about the thing, come back weeks later and I always have 
the backup that I need.

Tech support in the phone is also great.

I would be happy to help you to get started if you want to pursuit. 
Somebody here in the NAG list helped me to get started three years ago. 
I guess I should pay forward.


oscar






Peter Cole wrote:
>
> Long story short, I am in a position where I need to purchase new 
> backup software for my four Windows 2003 servers. I first looked to 
> Backup Exec since it is listed on the Computer Stores website and am 
> trying to get Symantec to provide me with more product information and 
> help me find out what I really need but this is proving… difficult. I 
> guess they don’t want my money. This, in combination with less than 
> favorable past experience with Backup Exec, made me wonder what 
> alternatives are out there and what is worth considering.
>
> Does anyone have any thoughts that they would like to share? The only 
> thing that will be backed up will be these four servers.
>
> Thanks,
>
> - P
>
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> Peter Cole
>
> Information Technologist
>
> Michigan State University Press
>
> 517-355-9543 x124
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