RE: Commvault Training

2012-04-26 Thread Steven M. Caesare
I'll second some of the sentiments regarding background of the folks you expect to be operating the system. I'll also add the value of the data and how stringent your requirements are as factors. We migrated to CommVault from NetBackup. The policy based backup was something not completely

Commvault Training

2012-04-25 Thread Terry Dickson
OK we are looking at Commvault, it is recommended by our storage vendor. We have outgrown the capabilities of our current backup software and need something new. In our quote for Commvault the vendor quotes and STRONGLY encourages us to purchase 3 full days of training. Does anyone have

RE: Commvault Training

2012-04-25 Thread Paul Hutchings
very good software, but lots and lots of options. I take it you've been looking at some of the documntation in Books Online? Paul -Original Message- From: Terry Dickson [mailto:te...@treasurer.state.ks.us] Sent: 25 April 2012 15:29 To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Commvault Training

Commvault

2009-09-22 Thread Joseph Heaton
Anyone using Commvault out there? I don't think I've ever dealt with anything quite like it. Where exactly do you tell it what you want backed up? I see policies, schedules, media agents, clients, etc. but nowhere can I find where the task is telling Commvault what data to back up. Joseph

Re: Commvault

2009-09-22 Thread Don Ely
Drill down into client computers. It will tell you what agents are installed and then when you check the backup set it will tell you what is being backed up... On Tue, Sep 22, 2009 at 8:08 AM, Joseph Heaton jhea...@dfg.ca.gov wrote: Anyone using Commvault out there? I don't think I've ever

Re: Commvault

2009-09-22 Thread Joseph Heaton
, Sep 22, 2009 at 8:08 AM, Joseph Heaton jhea...@dfg.ca.gov wrote: Anyone using Commvault out there? I don't think I've ever dealt with anything quite like it. Where exactly do you tell it what you want backed up? I see policies, schedules, media agents, clients, etc. but nowhere can I find

RE: Commvault

2009-09-22 Thread Steven M. Caesare
Do you not have training? We are in the process of purchasing Commvault (Simpana), and I wouldn't dream of implementing a product like this without training for my team. -sc -Original Message- From: Joseph Heaton [mailto:jhea...@dfg.ca.gov] Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2009 11:31 AM

RE: Commvault

2009-09-22 Thread Joseph Heaton
AM Do you not have training? We are in the process of purchasing Commvault (Simpana), and I wouldn't dream of implementing a product like this without training for my team. -sc -Original Message- From: Joseph Heaton [mailto:jhea...@dfg.ca.gov] Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2009 11:31

Re: Commvault

2009-09-22 Thread Jonathan Link
I'm sure the Govenator had training slashed from budgets. On Tue, Sep 22, 2009 at 11:38 AM, Steven M. Caesare scaes...@caesare.comwrote: Do you not have training? We are in the process of purchasing Commvault (Simpana), and I wouldn't dream of implementing a product like this without

Re: Commvault

2009-09-22 Thread Joseph Heaton
jonathan.l...@gmail.com 9/22/2009 9:12 AM I'm sure the Govenator had training slashed from budgets. On Tue, Sep 22, 2009 at 11:38 AM, Steven M. Caesare scaes...@caesare.comwrote: Do you not have training? We are in the process of purchasing Commvault (Simpana), and I wouldn't dream of implementing

Re: Commvault

2009-09-22 Thread G.Waleed Kavalec
wrote: Do you not have training? We are in the process of purchasing Commvault (Simpana), and I wouldn't dream of implementing a product like this without training for my team. -sc -Original Message- From: Joseph Heaton [mailto:jhea...@dfg.ca.gov] Sent: Tuesday

Re: Commvault

2009-09-22 Thread Joseph Heaton
had training slashed from budgets. On Tue, Sep 22, 2009 at 11:38 AM, Steven M. Caesare scaes...@caesare.com wrote: Do you not have training? We are in the process of purchasing Commvault (Simpana), and I wouldn't dream of implementing a product like this without training for my team

RE: Commvault

2009-09-22 Thread Free, Bob
But think of the money we will save J/K -Original Message- From: Joseph Heaton [mailto:jhea...@dfg.ca.gov] Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2009 9:18 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Commvault Can't wait until he's gone... Of course, one of the people running for governor

RE: Commvault

2009-09-22 Thread Joseph Heaton
Subject: Re: Commvault Can't wait until he's gone... Of course, one of the people running for governor wants to take a 20-25% across-the-board cut to personnel, so we'll see how that goes. What these people don't realize is that California State Government is top-heavy. There's something like 80

Re: Commvault

2009-09-22 Thread G.Waleed Kavalec
of purchasing Commvault (Simpana), and I wouldn't dream of implementing a product like this without training for my team. -sc -Original Message- From: Joseph Heaton [mailto:jhea...@dfg.ca.gov] Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2009 11:31 AM To: NT System Admin Issues

RE: Commvault

2009-09-22 Thread Steven M. Caesare
So... primary guy did not know this? -sc -Original Message- From: Joseph Heaton [mailto:jhea...@dfg.ca.gov] Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2009 12:04 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Commvault I'm the new guy on the block. I have a training guide and Lab Manual from

RE: Commvault

2009-09-22 Thread Joseph Heaton
22, 2009 12:04 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Commvault I'm the new guy on the block. I have a training guide and Lab Manual from someone else's training, and I've got the primary backup guy teaching me as we go... I'm hoping to not be the primary guy for backups, just

Commvault

2009-09-10 Thread Joseph Heaton
Anyone using the Simpana product? My new home is using it, and I've been asked to come up to speed on it. Any decent online links besides the company site, to go look for info? Joseph L. Heaton Windows Server Support Group Information Technology Branch Department of Fish and Game 1807 13th

Re: Commvault resumability question

2008-03-18 Thread Jeremy Young
Dave, That's what I like to hear. Works as advertised! : ) I'm going to work on some other software in the lab first but most likely will go with Commvault even if it's in a limited fashion (read as I don't have THAT much money in budget) and as we get close I'm sure I'll be able to work

RE: Commvault resumability question

2008-03-17 Thread Edwards, David
continues from where it left off. Very cool. Regards, Dave -Original Message- From: Jeremy Young [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2008 2:41 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Commvault resumability question I just attended a Commvault demo yesterday

Commvault resumability question

2008-03-13 Thread Jeremy Young
I just attended a Commvault demo yesterday at their Oceanport HQ yesterday and had a chance to go over a lot of their features. So far I'm very happy with what I've seen. Not having an in house demo install (something they are very reluctant to give us) is a sticking point so I need to reach

RE: DPM 2007 vs BUE/Commvault/etc ?

2008-02-29 Thread Tim Vander Kooi
And for only 1000% of the price! :-P From: Don Ely [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2008 9:09 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: DPM 2007 vs BUE/Commvault/etc ? CV can do the same as DPM and probably better... On Thu, Feb 28, 2008 at 2:31 PM, Roger Wright

Re: DPM 2007 vs BUE/Commvault/etc ?

2008-02-29 Thread Jeremy Young
BUE/Commvault/etc ? CV can do the same as DPM and probably better... On Thu, Feb 28, 2008 at 2:31 PM, Roger Wright [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We're in the middle of a evaluation of BUE12 and although it works okay, I'm disappointed that it can only send 1 job at a time

Re: DPM 2007 vs BUE/Commvault/etc ?

2008-02-29 Thread Steve Ens
: And for only 1000% of the price! :-P *From:* Don Ely [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] *Sent:* Thursday, February 28, 2008 9:09 PM *To:* NT System Admin Issues *Subject:* Re: DPM 2007 vs BUE/Commvault/etc ? CV can do the same as DPM and probably better... On Thu, Feb 28, 2008 at 2

Re: DPM 2007 vs BUE/Commvault/etc ?

2008-02-29 Thread Eric E Eskam
Steve Ens [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote on 02/29/2008 02:14:38 PM: DPM uses shadow copy from what I've gleaned...gives you much more flexibility when it comes to restores... Actually, they both provide similar functionality for restores - they just use different methods to provide it. Commvault

RE: DPM 2007 vs BUE/Commvault/etc ?

2008-02-29 Thread Roger Wright
: DPM 2007 vs BUE/Commvault/etc ? And for only 1000% of the price! :-P From: Don Ely [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2008 9:09 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: DPM 2007 vs BUE/Commvault/etc ? CV can do the same as DPM and probably better... On Thu

RE: DPM 2007 vs BUE/Commvault/etc ?

2008-02-29 Thread Tim Vander Kooi
Sorry man, but Shook already trademarked Good Thing back in '83. From: Eric E Eskam [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, February 29, 2008 1:33 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: DPM 2007 vs BUE/Commvault/etc ? Steve Ens [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote on 02/29/2008 02:14:38 PM: DPM

RE: DPM 2007 vs BUE/Commvault/etc ?

2008-02-29 Thread Roger Wright
To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: DPM 2007 vs BUE/Commvault/etc ? One of the real beauties of DPM, end users can do their own restores, and if you have used VSS in the past there is no change for your users. Really slick. TVK From: Steve Ens [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday

RE: DPM 2007 vs BUE/Commvault/etc ?

2008-02-29 Thread Tim Vander Kooi
vs BUE/Commvault/etc ? DPM uses shadow copy from what I've gleaned...gives you much more flexibility when it comes to restores... On Fri, Feb 29, 2008 at 12:49 PM, Jeremy Young [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm currently looking at CV vs BUE (I currently use BUE9.1) and I'm looking to accomplish

DPM 2007 vs BUE/Commvault/etc ?

2008-02-28 Thread Roger Wright
, Commvault, ARCserve, etc.? TIA... Roger Wright Network Administrator Evatone, Inc. 727.572.7076 x388 I am not a vegetarian because I love animals; I am a vegetarian because I hate plants. - A. Whitney Brown ~ Upgrade to Next Generation Antispam/Antivirus with Ninja!~ ~ http://www.sunbelt

Re: DPM 2007 vs BUE/Commvault/etc ?

2008-02-28 Thread Don Ely
D2D2T system in the process. Anyone have comments for/against using DPM rather than conventional backup packages such as BUE, Commvault, ARCserve, etc.? TIA... Roger Wright Network Administrator Evatone, Inc. 727.572.7076 x388 I am not a vegetarian because I love animals; I am

RE: DPM 2007 vs BUE/Commvault/etc ?

2008-02-28 Thread Michael B. Smith
, February 28, 2008 10:09 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: DPM 2007 vs BUE/Commvault/etc ? CV can do the same as DPM and probably better... On Thu, Feb 28, 2008 at 2:31 PM, Roger Wright [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We're in the middle of a evaluation of BUE12 and although it works okay, I'm

Re: Commvault backup to disk

2008-02-20 Thread Jeremy Young
hehe. I miss Commvault seems to be the general theme of posts on this board. That's what made me take such a serious look at them. I'm curious. Were you able to get them to setup a demo for you or release software for your environment before you bought? I'm still in the initial stages

Re: Commvault backup to disk

2008-02-20 Thread Eric E Eskam
/c my inexperience with the product could lead to a false negative feeling about their app. I would like to see hard data on my environment, though. At the time we were looking for something that could do transactional log-based backups for Lotus Notes. It was either CommVault or IBM Tivoli

Re: Commvault backup to disk

2008-02-19 Thread Eric E Eskam
with Commvault or Veritas btd. Yup, it just works. I used to do incrementals to disk, then use the synthetic full feature to make full backups to tape. Worked like a champ. I miss commvault Eric Eskam =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= The contents of this message are mine

Commvault backup to disk

2008-02-15 Thread Jeremy Young
I just had a sit down with a sales rep and software engineer from Commvault the other day so we could discuss their software as a possible replacement to BackupExec. It was an excellent meeting and I was very impressed with their product and their level of knowledge they brought to this first