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 > > --- > > Peter Cole > > Information Technologist > > Michigan State University Press > > 517-355-9543 x124 > -- Oscar Castaneda Michigan State University