Just to ask, are you only going to use this for exchange? If so then just like everyone has said. However if you are going to be doing other backups with this software then the OFO is worth the cash. We currently run 8.6 with the OFO, Exchange, and SQL options installed, however we run 3 drives at once and use it for our enterprise backups as well, thus the OFO. Jeff
-----Original Message----- From: Tristan Gayford [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, August 22, 2002 6:20 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Backup Exec 8.6 -> Open File Option You just need the Exchange option. He is a salesman - he wants your money (and his cut), that is why he wants you to buy the OFO. There is absolutely no need for it on an Exchange server. The open file option attempts to back up your database (which is open), which the Exchange option does in a sensible way. This is a pointless waste of tape and will not do anything to help you in any way, shape or form. And yes, anything with an O, F or M: in Exchange is BAD Tris --------------------------------------------- Tristan Gayford Deputy Systems & Network Manager Cranfield University at Silsoe -----Original Message----- From: Allison M. Wittstock [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: 22 August 2002 09:45 To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Backup Exec 8.6 -> Open File Option 1.) From the FAQ I only see: "4.4 Q: ...OpenFile Agent...? A: Open File Agent = BAD. " with no explanation... However, I tend to believe the Exchange community over what a salesperson tells me. He was going on and on and on about how much I need this option without really saying why. OFO = Open File Option, OOF = Out Of OFfice? Huh? Did I mention anything about it? Or just all permutations of O's and F's = BAD? AW On Wed, 21 Aug 2002, you wrote: > 1.) FAQ -OFO, OOF = BAD > 2.) I Believe you need the exchange agent NOT the OFO > > -----Original Message----- > From: Allison M. Wittstock [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Wednesday, August 21, 2002 12:18 PM > To: Exchange Discussions > Subject: Backup Exec 8.6 -> Open File Option > > > Hello, > > I am thinking about purchasing Backup Exec to backup Exchange 2000, and the > sales rep asked me if I want the "Open File Option". > Since I will be making online backups of the server at night when no one is > ever > logged on, do I really need to pay the extra 441 Euro for this option? > > AW _________________________________________________________________ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin: [EMAIL PROTECTED] _________________________________________________________________ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin: [EMAIL PROTECTED] _________________________________________________________________ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
