We use NetBackup (currently 3.1.1, migrating to 3.2 early next year). We have been very pleased with the performance. Currently we backup through tape drives directly attached to the filers. However, we are in the process of setting up a backup lab where we can compare the feasibility of backing up over a dedicated trunk or GB network. Even if there is some sacrifice in performance the ability to use all drives in the tape library for all filers intrigues us... If I remember correctly, NBU 3.2 can do three way backups...

We also use NBU for NT and UNIX backups... and will be testing AFS early next year. An enterprise wide solution was an important criteria for us...

The SAS Institute/Veritas backup was announced in:

http://www.veritas.com/company/pressroom/1999/pr991025%2D0.html

Also, I presented our backup solution at VERICON99 (Veritas' User Group Meeting)... I'm sure a Veritas sales rep would be willing to send you a copy of the VERICON 99 CD which should have the presentation.

Kelly

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Kelly Wyatt, Kelly.Wyatt@SAS.com Systems Programmer Integrated Solutions Consulting SAS Institute Inc. / SAS Campus Drive / Cary, NC 27513 http://www.sas.com

-----Original Message----- From: Paul Taylor [mailto:ptaylor@connectria.com] Sent: Tuesday, November 30, 1999 12:35 PM To: toasters@mathworks.com Cc: dhug@connectria.com Subject: Backup solutions

Hi. We have two netapps, an f630 and an f760. We are currently using Budtool to back up everything, but we are less than pleased with performance, and the fact that the product is getting EOL'd by Leggato. What is everyone's opinion on what they use for backups? We are considering Workstation Solutions, and Legatto, among others. Thanks,

Paul Taylor Sr. Systems Engineer Connectria 215-841-5540