Re: What options other than tape for server backup?

[Jeff Crosby <jlcrosby@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

We went to an Evault solution for our System i through an IBM BP.  Coupled
it with DR and were able to eliminate a couple of tape libraries (read
"maintenance" on those tape libraries) to help justify it.  Seems to be
working well, though it's still new.  The stand up test should come within
the next few weeks.

We also looked at an online backup solution for our Windows servers through
that same BP and you're absolutely right about the price.  Staggering.  We
could completely duplicate all server hardware for the cost of about 4
months online storage.  IOW the same expense as replacing all Windows
server hardware every 4 months.  I thought the cost was a misprint.  Words
escape me.



On Mon, Feb 3, 2014 at 1:34 PM, <rob@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> We use TSM (Tivoli Storage Manager) to backup clients and servers to disk.
>  Then, some version gets sent off to tape.  So, yes, we're still dealing
> with multiple tape volumes.  But it's only 2 or 3 per day.  Not one per
> server or some such thing.
>
> We looked at some eVault like product.  Filled out the sizing worksheets
> and whatnot.  Ended up totally gagging at the price.  We were thinking one
> unit at each of two locations and one elsewhere.  Went down in flames...
>
> I know there's a number of people doing this.  IDK if it's just once you
> get to a certain size it really starts getting pricey.  Or the two local
> units, or what.  My boss handled the details.
>
>
> Rob Berendt
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> From:   Steve McKay <smckay@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To:     pctech@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> Date:   01/31/2014 11:38 AM
> Subject:        [PCTECH] What options other than tape for server backup?
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>
> What do you folks use to backup your servers?  We're using BackupExec (I
> think) to LTO-3 tape (IBM TS3310 library).  The boss is unhappy with
> this because we create 40-50 backup tapes per week so tape expenses
> (tapes and storage of tapes) are high.  He wants to do something more
> "modern".  We *could* backup to the cloud or local SAN but what do we do
> for archive purposes?
>
> What solutions are you aware of?
>
> If we replaced the 2 LTO-3 drives with 2 LTO-4 drives, would that do
> anything for us?  The issue is not so much "speed" as it is "volume".
>
> Any suggestions are welcomed.
>
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> Thanks,
>
> Steve
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