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Overview Retrospect 6.5 for Windows
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Single Server & Multi Server Key Benefits
Designed for use in small and midsize
Proven Technology
businesses, as well as workgroups in large
Fast, automated backups and easy administration have made Dantz Retrospect the software trusted to protect critical data on millions of computers worldwide. More than a decade of real-world experience, patented technology, and numerous awards combine to make Retrospect the premier choice for small and midsize businesses.
Complete Protection Retrospect Multi Server and Retrospect Single Server protect file servers, desktops, notebooks, and hundreds of business-critical applications, including SQL Server and Exchange Server, that are up and running 24x7. Retrospect backs up all business-critical data, operating system files and settings, device drivers, as well as applications, their settings, and files that are open and in use. Retrospect can maximize performance by simultaneously utilizing multiple backup devices, such as hard disks or tape drives. Whether you need to recover a file or folder, or perform a bare metal restore, Retrospect has you covered.*
Fast Backups with 100% Accurate Restores Retrospect’s patented Progressive Backup saves time because it backs up only new and changed files after the first full backup. Retrospect performs 100% accurate restores without bringing back unwanted files and folders that were previously deleted, renamed, or moved. Other backup software can only avoid flawed restores by repeatedly performing full backups, which wastes time and consumes precious backup media space.
enterprises, Retrospect Multi Server and Single Server deliver proven technology, complete protection, easy administration, and fast backups with 100% accurate restores for networked file servers, business critical application servers, desktops, and notebook computers. Retrospect provides the utmost in safety and security by protecting against loss due to viruses, newly installed software, user error, damaged hardware, hardware upgrades, hackers, and lost or stolen computers.
Easy Administration Proactive Backup, another patented technology, keeps backup operations running smoothly with minimal effort, saving valuable time for the backup administrator.* The adaptive scheduler monitors backup operations and ensures that all computers are backed up, even if there is not enough time in a scheduled backup session. It recognizes missed computers or files and reschedules them to be backed up as soon as possible. Notebook computers are automatically recognized and prioritized for backup when they connect to the network. Retrospect does not require daily manual modification of backup scripts and eliminates complex manual processes typically required to implement an on-site/off-site tape rotation strategy. Detailed backup reports can be viewed with any Web browser and Retrospect-based backup servers can be controlled remotely. *Some functionality is via add-ons.
Features Easy Administration
Fast Backups Progressive Backup
This patented technology backs up only new and changed data to save time while ensuring 100% accurate restores after multiple incremental backups.
100% Accurate Restores
Unlike other backup software, Retrospect does not restore unwanted files that were deleted, moved, or renamed between the initial and subsequent backups. Roll back any folder, file, or disk to a previously backed up state—even restore the operating system and registry.
Point-in-Time Restores
Multiple simultaneous operations to disk **
Back up to multiple local or remote hard drives in parallel to increase throughput.
Multiple simultaneous operations to tape drives* **
Back up to multiple local or remote tape drives in parallel to increase throughput.
Powerful Filtering with Selectors
Selectors provide precise control to back up or exclude files and folders based on multiple criteria, keeping backups efficient.
Powerful Search Capabilities
Search for files on the backup media using a multitude of criteria. Retrospect optimizes and runs the restore, asking for media as necessary.
Discovers common files and backs up only one copy of each
Retrospect adds only one copy of every file existing on the network of computers to be protected to each Backup Set, saving considerable time and space on the backup media (Singleinstance Storage). This is crucial when protecting large numbers of computers.
EDITIONS
SUPPORTED IN RETROSPECT 6.5 Professional
A single computer running Windows‚ XP, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows NT ‚ 4.0 Workstation, Windows 98/Me
Small Business Server
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Multi Server
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Multiple Simultaneous Executions **
Administrator productivity and backup speed are enhanced because the Retrospect UI can be used to manage backups while multiple backup operations are running in parallel.
Proactive Backup*
After backup objectives are defined, this patented, advanced system automatically ensures that all computers get backed up, even if the time required exceeds the backup window.
Backup Sets
Backup Sets eliminate the need for media rotation strategies like Grandfather/Father/Son truly simplifying the creation and management of a backup strategy.
Simplified off-site tape rotation
The concept of a Backup Set significantly simplifies creation and tracking of multiple Backup Sets for on-site/off-site rotation.
Fastest on-site/off-site tape rotations
Progressive Backups can perform an incremental backup to make the newly arrived off-site media current. Considerable time is saved by eliminating the need to do a timeconsuming full backup.
Create Multiple Backup Sets
Create more than one complete set of backup media for safety and for offsite disaster recovery purposes. Make a copy of an existing Backup Set.
EasyScript™ Wizard
For simple backup needs, just answer a few questions and Retrospect will create your backup scripts and schedules for you.
Comprehensive Reporting
Reporting capabilities provide an executive summary of all backup and restore operations. Reports can be exported automatically, either in raw or HTML format. E-mail notification ensures knowledge of serious failures or problems.
External Scripting Support
Retrospect communicates multiple distinct events to external executables, allowing for powerful customization and integration as part of a larger data management system.
Bring Back Past Versions of a File
Bring back any version of a file that has been backed up, or all versions of that file.
Centralized Control of Backup Servers
Control the backup server with many popular remote control applications. View reports of operations remotely from any Web browser.
Transparent Backup of Desktops and Notebooks
Backups of client computers proceed virtually unnoticed, even while they are being used.
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Back up Local Computer
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A single computer running Microsoft Small Business Server 2000 ®
A single computer running Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2000 Advanced Server, Windows Server 2003, Windows NT 4.0 Server
Back up Networked Clients
Networked client licenses included at no additional cost
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Windows XP, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows NT 4.0 Workstation, Windows 95/98/Me, Mac ‚ OS 7.1 or later, Mac OS X 10.1 or later
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Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2000 Advanced Server, Windows Server 2003, Windows NT 4.0 Server, Solaris , Mac OS X Server
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Red Hat Linux ®
Backup Devices Network
Tape drives, hard drives, NAS devices, CD/DVD devices
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Barcodes**
Easier tape management in multi-slot tape autoloaders and libraries.
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Cleaning Tape Management**
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Automatically cleans drives according to a schedule and keeps track of how many times the cleaning tape has been used.
Fastest first backup
Installs in under 10 minutes.
Local DR included
Local DR included, client DR optional
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Automatic Device Detection
Automatically recognizes supported backup devices, eliminating the need to load and configure device drivers manually. Visit our Web site for a complete list.
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Tape autoloaders and libraries (serial execution across drives) Single Local Area Network
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Multiple Local Area Networks Additional remote licenses Disaster Recovery (Local and Client)
Add-on Products
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Proactive Backup
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Open File Backup
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Advanced Tape Support (includes parallel execution across drives)
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SQL Server Agent
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Exchange Server Agent
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Add-on Value Package (includes all Add-ons)
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Single Server and Multi Server Complete Protection
Retrospect Add-ons
Back up a local or remote file server on the LAN
Small Business Server edition protects files on the local Windows server. Multi Server adds the ability to protect files on a remote server on the LAN.
Back up business critical Application Servers* **
Back up hundreds of different live business critical server applications that run twenty-four hours a day including e-mail, database, CRM, accounting, or other proprietary applications. Advanced support for Exchange and SQL Server.
Back up Desktops & Notebooks
Back up all networked desktops and notebooks remotely, instead of relying on individuals to manually copy files to a backup server — a flawed data protection strategy.
Specialized Support for Notebooks
Proactive Backup detects when notebooks connect to the network and then automatically prioritizes their backup.*
Encryption
Fast SimpleCrypt™ or strong DES encryption protects data in transit and on the backup media.
Virus Protection
Works with your virus protection program to ensure virus free backups.
Back up to a Variety of Devices
Back up to single-tape drives, autoloaders, and the largest tape libraries, as well as local disk, networked file Servers, NAS devices, CD/DVD, and removable disks.
Advanced Networking
Network communication capabilities are comprehensive and flexible. Back up client systems across routers in multiple IP subnets.
Compression
Increases the capacity of the backup media.
Windows Logo–Certified
Certified compatibility for use on Windows-based computers.
Multi-platform support
Back up remote Linux®, Windows®, or Macintosh computers over the LAN by running the precise, and efficient Retrospect Client software on them. See table for details.
Complete Backups
Backs up all OS files and settings, device drivers, as well as applications and their settings.
Duplicates
Duplicates are useful for making exact copies of folders or disks.
Archives
Archive files onto backup media, thereby freeing up hard drive space.
Media Verification
Scans media to verify data integrity.
Backup Verification
Ensures that the actual data on the tape is correct, not just the file names and sizes.
Proactive Backup
Significantly simplifies administration of backup operations including those for notebook computers.
Disaster Recovery **
Enables a bare metal system recovery, avoiding the time-consuming installation and configuration on an operating system. Create a disaster recovery (DR) CD for a backup server and any client computers that are being backed up.
Open File Backup
Protects files that are open and in use, as well as hundreds of different business critical server applications that run twenty-four hours a day including e-mail, database, CRM, accounting, or other proprietary applications.
Exchange Server Agent **
Provides fast, precise backups of Exchange 2000 Server and Exchange Server 5.5 while they are up and running twenty-four hours a day. It can protect individual mailboxes, or the entire Exchange Server.
SQL Server Agent **
Provides fast, precise backups of SQL 2000 Server and SQL Server 7.0 while they are up and running twenty-four hours a day. It can protect individual databases or the entire SQL Server.
Advanced Tape Support **
Dramatically improves backup times to tape libraries/autoloaders by enabling simultaneous operations to multiple single-tape drives, autoloaders, or tape libraries with multiple drives.
Add-on Value Package **
Is the most cost-effective way to purchase multiple Retrospect add-ons. Includes all of the Retrospect add-ons.
Annual Support and Maintenance **
Annual support and maintenance provides considerable savings compared to purchasing per-incident support and Retrospect updates.
* Available via add-ons. ** New or significantly improved.
Retrospect Add-ons Open File Backup
Overview The capabilities of Retrospect can be extended with add-ons that finely tune the product to meet specific needs. Available add-ons include Proactive Backup, Disaster Recovery, Open File Backup, Exchange Server Agent, SQL Server Agent, Advanced Tape Support, and the Add-on Value Package.
The multi-volume Open File Backup add-on protects files that are open and in use, as well as hundreds of business critical server applications that run twenty-four hours a day including e-mail, database, CRM, accounting, or other proprietary applications. For desktop and notebook computers, backups can take place while e-mail applications and other desktop productivity applications are in use. The Open File Backup add-on is licensed to protect all the open files and applications on the Retrospect-based backup server and all the Windows client computers that use the NTFS file system that it backs up.
Exchange Server Agent The Exchange Server Agent add-on provides fast, precise backups of Exchange 2000 Server and Exchange Server 5.5 while they are up and running twenty-four hours a day. It can protect individual mailboxes or the entire Exchange Server - with full backups, or with log/incremental or differential backups of the Exchange database, which are significantly faster than full backups because only new and changed data is backed up.
Proactive Backup
SQL Server Agent
The Proactive Backup add-on significantly simplifies administration of backup operations including those for notebook computers. Its intelligent automation includes a self-adjusting scheduler, automatic retries, recognition of notebooks and other computers when they connect to the network, and intelligent utilization of backup media. Proactive Backup ensures that all computers get backed up by recognizing and addressing issues that traditional backup software does not handle. If the allotted backup time is not sufficient to protect all computers, or if a computer is not available during the scheduled backup time, Proactive Backup recognizes the issue and prioritizes those computers for the future backups. This saves the backup administrator from having to review backup logs and write new backup scripts daily. An excellent data protection solution for notebook computers, the Proactive Backup add-on automatically detects and prioritizes notebooks for backup when they connect to the network. The Proactive Backup add-on is licensed to protect one Retrospect-based backup server and all the client computers it backs up.
The SQL Server Agent add-on provides fast, precise backups of SQL 2000 Server and SQL Server 7.0 while they are up and running twentyfour hours a day. It can protect individual databases or the entire SQL Server with full backups, or with differential, log, and log no truncate backups, which are significantly faster because only new and changed data is backed up. The SQL Server Agent add-on is unique in the way it simplifies the procedure of restoring a SQL server to a specific point in time. The SQL Server Agent add-on is licensed for use on one server running Microsoft SQL Server. The server that is running SQL Server must also be running the Retrospect application or the Retrospect Client. Use this add-on with Retrospect Multi Server to back up a server over the network that is running SQL Server and the Retrospect Client.
Disaster Recovery The Disaster Recovery add-on enables a bare metal system recovery of Windows-based computers, avoiding the time-consuming installation and configuration of an operating system. Create a disaster recovery (DR) CD for a backup server and any client computers that are being backed up. Only Retrospect can create a DR CD for a computer after it has stopped working. This is possible because Retrospect gathers the data required for disaster recovery as a normal part of the backup process. Retrospect stores that information in the Backup Set, where the Disaster Recovery wizard can access it to create the DR CD. Retrospect is unique in its ability to create a DR CD for a point in time where only an incremental backup was performed. When a computer boots from the disaster recovery CD, it loads the operating system, drivers, and the Retrospect application or client. Even systems with RAID controllers, which require low-level device drivers, are supported. The Disaster Recovery add-on is licensed to protect one Retrospectbased backup server and all the client computers it backs up. Retrospect Small Business Server edition includes local DR, which can be extended by purchasing the Disaster Recovery add-on for clients that are being backed up (see table).
Intelligent Backup and Restore Software
Advanced Tape Support The Advanced Tape Support add-on dramatically improves backup times to tape libraries/autoloaders by enabling simultaneous operations to multiple single-tape drives, autoloaders, or tape libraries with multiple drives. The Advanced Tape Support add-on is licensed for use on one Retrospect-based backup server and supports any number of tape drives attached to that computer. This add-on is not required for the following features, which are already built into the Retrospect product: barcode support, automated cleaning tape operations, sequential use of multiple tape drives, and multiple simultaneous operations when backing up to hard drives.
Add-on Value Package The Add-on Value Package is the most cost-effective way to purchase multiple Retrospect add-ons. It includes Proactive Backup, Disaster Recovery, Open File Backup, Exchange Server Agent, SQL Server Agent, and Advanced Tape Support. It is especially cost-effective if purchased as an integral part of a Retrospect software product bundle.
Annual Support and Maintenance Annual Support and Maintenance provides considerable savings compared to purchasing Per-Incident Support and Product Upgrades. You must purchase Annual Support and Maintenance within 30 days of the purchase date of a Retrospect product or add-on.
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