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

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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

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