The packages wizard-driven interface is extremely simple and easy to navigate-the software walked us through the entire backup-and-restore process, including media selection and configuration. Installing Retrospect 6.5 on a Windows 2000 server and on a Windows XP Professional workstation took only a couple of minutes in tests. The software automatically detected our notebook computer clients and ran backup jobs when they connected to the network. Retrospect 6.5s client backup capabilities were impressive in our tests (see screen). Its new capabilities and ease of use make it a good choice for IT managers looking to back up small offices or remote facilities, where experienced IT staff might not be readily available. In eWEEK Labs tests of the Multi Server edition, we found that Retrospect 6.5 had more than just an aggressive list price to recommend it. The Retrospect Small Business Server edition is a solid choice for remote offices because it includes Exchange Server and SQL Server agents as well as disaster recovery functionality at a reasonable price. Other add-on packages available for Retrospect 6.5 are Open File Backup, which costs $699, and a $699 Advanced Tape Support Add-On, which allows IT managers to run tasks in parallel across multiple drives. It also adds protection of Exchange Server and SQL Server data via agents, which cost $699 each to add to the Multi Server edition but are included in the $749 Small Business Server edition. Retrospect 6.5s features include support for multidrive tape libraries and Windows Server 2003. Computer Associates International Inc.s ArcServeĪt $1,099 for a single Windows server with unlimited server client support licenses (one local server with unlimited server clients backing up to the primary server), the price alone is a good-enough reason to investigate Retrospect 6.5, which shipped earlier this month.PRO: Easy to deploy clean, simple interface supports many media types.
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The unlimited remote server backup license makes it a good deal for IT managers who need to back up several servers. Retrospect 6.5 supports a wide variety of media, and its simple operation makes it a good choice for small and remote offices.
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Retrospect 6.5 provides quick, easy backup and restoration for Windows, Linux, Solaris and Mac OS clients. Retrospect Backup for Windows 6.5 Multi Server