Server Recovery Solutions

Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery 8.5 Server Edition enables you to restore complete Windows systems in quick time, even to dissimilar hardware or virtual environments, with new functionality to automate physical to virtual conversions for immediate system recovery. Additional capabilities include flexible offsite protection; Exchange, SharePoint and file/folder recovery; and support for the latest virtual environments and Microsoft operating systems.

Key Features & Benefits

• Dissimilar hardware restoration with Restore Anyware technology allowing a Server to be recovered to any other suitable hardware.
• Comprehensive virtual conversion capabilities allowing you to restore a file into Virtual Servers for faster recovery times.
• Easily meet strict recovery time objectives by recovering complete systems in minutes (depending on size), even from a bare-metal state.
• Eliminate backup windows by capturing the entire live Windows system, without disrupting user productivity or application usage. Allowing you to take images of the server while running.

It’s important for all business in today’s computing environment to ensure that downtime is kept to a minimum. In the event of a server failure or loss a business needs to have their servers back and running as soon as possible. When recovering from tape or when trying to recover to new hardware from tape the process is time consuming and difficult. Not only does this result in long periods of time your staff are unable to work, but also in increased support costs.

Comcity Technology recommends the use of both a imaging solution like Backup Exec System Recovery and a tape solution. This provides a failover to your data backup and tapes allow you to extend the time period you can recover data.

For more detail on this product can be found on the Symantec Website. To speak to one of our consultants regarding a demonstration, please contact the Sales Team on (03) 9614 1000.

Daylight Saving Update

In October 2008 we will again be experiencing changes to Daylight Savings in Australia. So what will be affected?

• All Microsoft Windows PC, server and mobile devices in the affected time zone.
• Microsoft Outlook calendars may need to be adjusted
• Microsoft, third party and custom applications that schedule events at future dates should be reviewed.