Honestly, I use NT Backup with external Maxtor USB drives, I've done several recoveries from the backups with no issue and the overall cost - (we're a non-profit so believe me this is the cheapest way) it just can't be beat. Newegg has great prices on NAS devices (Buffalo terrastation for example) that can be networked for a little more flexability if you're talking more than one server. HTH Happy New year all!
John W. Cook Systems Administrator Partnership For Strong Families 315 SE 2nd Ave Gainesville, Fl 32601 Office (352) 393-2741 x320 Cell (352) 215-6944 Fax (352) 393-2746 MCSE, MCTS, MCP+I,CompTIA A+, N+ From: RM [mailto:r...@richardmay.net] Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2008 9:17 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: USB backup drive for Server 2003? I'm supporting a small business that wants to use an external USB drive for backup (and upgrade to something else later). All the regular external drives from WD, Seagate, etc have a backup package that does not support server OS's. I know that I can use the built-in Windows backup but it'd be nice to have something a little more flexible. It appears that the Maxtor Small Business Edition did support Server 2003 but that product is out of production. Any ideas? The basic server version of Retrospect is too expensive for them. RM ________________________________ CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT: The information transmitted, or contained or attached to or with this Notice is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain Protected Health Information (PHI), confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, transmission, dissemination, or other use of, and taking any action in reliance upon this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient without the express written consent of the sender are prohibited. This information may be protected by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), and other Federal and Florida laws. Improper or unauthorized use or disclosure of this information could result in civil and/or criminal penalties. Consider the environment. Please don't print this e-mail unless you really need to. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~
