Looking for Backup Software for Tru64 servers

[Gregory Lee_1]

I'm currently using vdump and rvdump to backup five Tru64 5.1A Unix servers to a DLT tape library off one of the servers. Can anyone recommend any backup software to make this task easier to manage? Added points if you share you personal experience with the backup software.

Thanks,
Greg

[Michael Elleby III_1 · Accepted solution]

Greg-

I currently backup about 23 servers using the Legato Networker Solution.

As the backup/restore processes are pretty stable, the only gotcha I've really run into is with being able to read DLT tapes created on one Legato Backup server and being able to restore them onto another machine where a separate Legato server exists.


Mike Elleby

[Keely Jackson]

Hi Greg

If you don't mind spending some money then it is probably worth you looking at Omniback (OB version 5 is now known as Data Protector).

We use it on our hp boxes and are considering it for the tru-64 boxes too. Prior to OB5 you could only backup to remote tape drives but now this restriction has been removed.

Personally, I like omniback. It is easy to use and does all that I need it to do.

Take a look at the info: http://www.openview.hp.com/products/datapro/download.html

Cheers
Keely

[Paul Sperry]

Greg,

I too use legato networker.
I back up 8 unix servers and 29 windows servers a night.
And also do weekley archives
on Mondays. It's easy to install, configure, and use.
Iam running it on an Alpha
running tru64 V4.0

[Gregory Lee_1]

I appreciate the replies. I signed up for a free trial of Networker on the Legato website.

I also noticed they support OpenVMS. Since I have a couple of Alpha's running VMS that would be a plus.

Thanks,
Greg