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I'll second that, and spell it out. I dropped CA/ArcServe for Yosemite Tapeware several years back, and I've been quite happy with it. I have a mixed environment, mostly SUSE Linux and Novell servers, with a very small number of Windows servers running specialized database applications (because they won't run on any other OS I want to use!). The server agents are low memory, easy to configure, and support good multi-threading connections. The management software was easy to configure using their stock wizards to build a backup rotation schedule, then tweaking it to the custom level that I wanted. Finding and recovering specific versions of files is very point and click, once you understand their interface (find the file you want, then view the versions, then locate the tape it's on.) Upgrading versions works pretty well, and their tech support has been decent. Just my two cents worth. John A. Resotko Head of Systems Administration Michigan State University College of Law email: [log in to unmask] Phone: 517-432-6836 Fax: 517-432-6861 Current Chairperson of the MSU Network Communications Community >>> "Domeyer, Jeff" <[log in to unmask]> 4/15/2008 4:21 PM >>> Tapeware -----Original Message----- From: MSU Network Administrators Group [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Peter Cole Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2008 3:22 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: [MSUNAG] Alternatives to Backup Exec? 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 --- Peter Cole Information Technologist Michigan State University Press 517-355-9543 x124