brick-level backup is a bad idea. The throughput is bad no matter what you
do.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Barber Tom" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Exchange Discussions" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2001 8:02 AM
Subject: Antivirus and Backups
> We're currently running NAV for Exchange 2.13 and I must say the product
> stinks.
>
> I have Exchange 5.5 on a W2K Advanced Server box.
>
> I'm trying to backup individual mailboxes using Backup Exec 8.5, with the
> Exchange add-on.
>
> Horrible throughput. Went to Symantec's unbelievably-unhelpful web site,
> where it was suggested I use MAPI mode only instead of VAPI/MAPI mode. I
> made the change to MAPI.
>
> I have now received an email which contains a virus. Looks as though MAPI
> doesn't work too well.
>
> Also, the backups have done better, but are still extremely slow.
>
> My question is - what is everyone else out there using for antivirus
and/or
> backup? I know there are some other vendors out there...I'm looking for a
> good solution that includes auto-updates, allows me to use Backup Exec for
> individual mailboxes (at a decent speed), and actually WORKS!
>
> Any recommendations or advice would be appreciated.
>
>
>
> -Tom Barber
> Systems Manager
> Alfred State College
>
>
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