In the world of cross-platform environments the challenge of backing up Linux, Unix, Mac and Windows data to a single solution can be costly or downright impossible.
Thanks to an open source project called Bacula. Bacula is actually a "set" of software programs that combine to form an enterprise ready solution for backup, recovery, verification and cataloging of network data.
Bacula supports backup to hard disk or tape media and even supports some tape autochangers (see the list of supported autochangers on their site). The management tool is easy to understand and very intuiative ( it even supports a web based interface). Bacula also has plug-in support for backing up Exchange Server 2003/2007 and supports many advanced features found in commercial products like bare metal restore.
Download Bacula today and let it do as their website says "It comes by night and sucks the vital essence from your computers."
Ron Barrett, Director of e-Strategy for ClipTraining , is an independent trainer, author and consultant. He has been a technology professional for over 12 years, working for several major financial services firms and dotcoms. Ron is a specialist in network infrastructure, security, and IT management. He is the author of Office Communications Server 2007 R2: How-To , as well as co-author of Windows Server 2008: How-To and The Administrator’s Guide to Microsoft Office 2007 Servers. Ron has been a co-author or technical editor for several other books on Windows administration. Along with book writing, Ron has contributed to several industry magazines such as Redmond, Datamation and Windows IT Pro. Beyond writing, Ron has spoken at several technology conferences for CPAmerica, AICPA and MCP’s TECHMENTOR. Recently Ron has joined ClipTraining as the Director of e-Strategy in an effort to further the company’s presence via the Internet and social networking channels.
Ron's latest book, Windows Server 2008 How-To has been selected as the September 2009 book giveaway on Microsoft Subnet. To enter the monthly book giveaway, visit the Microsoft Subnet home page.
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