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| New Backup Service Now Available to UNIX Workstation Users |
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The Lab's Computing Infrastructure Support Department has now switched more
than 200 UNIX users over to a better, faster and cheaper system for backing
up computer data. Called Veritas Netbackup, the new backup system is more
reliable, runs faster, can handle more clients and is more automated than
the previous backup system, Legato.
Additionally, billing for the Veritas service will be based on how many data are actually stored - the previous Linux backup systems typically allocated partitioned space and charged users for the number of partitions used, regardless of how many data are actually in each partition. By making the cost more affordable, CIS hopes more employees will take advantage of the centralized backup services. The actual charges are still being worked out. Currently, the Lab is deploying Veritas as the preferred backup system for UNIX workstations running most current operating systems, including Linux, Solaris, IRIX, AIX, Free BSD and HPUX. However, some legacy operating systems such as Irix 6.1 and SCO 2.3 are not compatible with Veritas. Although targeted initially at UNIX users, Veritas can also be used to back up Macintosh and PCs, and can handle Windows 95, 98, 2000, XP and NT. CIS will be looking into offering this service in the future. Watch Computing News for updates on Veritas services and pricing. |
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