Regarding that webpage (for those of you who haven't opened it yet)... They give no real information. It contains nothing but a lot of gibberish to be managerial-buzzword compliant.
Yea, I loved it too - so many words and nothing said ;p
The given one-year mark is vague and PDC probably has government contracts with 36-months-to-expire-the-product clauses in them.
Humm. Hadn't thought of that.
Still am unable to find out anything - has anyone else? Wondering if they're ignoring everyone or just us...
I was called in late March or early April and informed that PDC was EOL'ng Budtool. I was assured that we would continue to receive support for 18 (I think) months after they officially announced the EOL date. They could not give me that date at that time.
I asked what they had in mind for a NDMP-based backup solution, and the guy reverted to the standard "I'm just a messenger, I don't have that information." (paraphrased, of course).
Since then, I haven't heard a thing from them.
Yup. I started the "qest for a quote" back in Feb. when I found out it'd be EOL'd. I am still trying to get an answer. After speaking with the PDC rep, I then heard from a "Product Marketing Manager" from legato who told me they'd have something soon (back in march). I asked again at the end of April and was told, in effect, not to bother him and he'd get it to me when he had it. Actually in his words:
There is alot of detail to organize and training, etc. I do appreciate your patience. But its really best to give us some time. Its really best to do this right. I would hate to send out a Systems Engineer who does have materials and training to do the job!.......
Not that I asked for an engineer or anything - Just a quote to find out what the costs would be to migrate to Legato. <Sigh..>
I hate to have to ask for $10K or so for new backup software, but on the other hand, we have 7 months before we're stuck with a defunct product and 2 years of empty migration promises...
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------------ Jay Orr Systems Administrator Fujitsu Nexion Inc. St. Louis, MO