We have used Commvault's Galaxy backup software for several years and have been nothing but pleased with it's performance. MSU also just penned a licensing agreement with Commvault that offers very large discounts to MSU colleges and departments. -- Stephen Bogdanski Network Support College of Veterinary Medicine Michigan State University >>> On 4/15/2008 at 3:24 PM, <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > Are you looking to backup to tape or disk or use both in a staging > backup? > Do you need to do archiving of your data? > > The other "alternative" I've used is Acronis TrueImage Server on a > system that only needs to have 30 days worth of backups. > > -t > > > > On Apr 15, 2008, at 3:22 PM, 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 >> --- >> Peter Cole >> Information Technologist >> Michigan State University Press >> 517-355-9543 x124 >>