An online backup server that covers a wide range of servers and services, this latest version includes the ability to protect Microsoft SharePoint and Exchange servers, VMware Infrastructure, and other sophisticated environments. <br />We tested Version 12.5 on a small test network with Windows Server 2008 and Mac and Windows clients. <br /><br />Requirements: Windows 2000/2003/2008 Servers,<br /> <br />Price: $995 for one license, additional agents varies in price from $395 to $3195, depending on what you need to backup. <br />Symantec Corp.<br />http://symantec.com/backupexec<br />20330 Stevens Creek Blvd.<br />Cupertino, CA 95014 <br />Pros: <br />-- Easy to setup and operate <br />-- Free 60 day trial helps you test out the service and become familiar with its operation <br />-- Granular Recovery Technology allows easy restoration of accidentally deleted files, emails, or documents. <br />-- VMware and Microsoft Hyper-V virtual server data protection that is easy to manage <br />-- Integrated online backup for flexible off-site data protection <br />Cons: <br />--Some of the menus are a bit densely packed, such as the Job Setup screens <br />-- This is not a product for single server environments (there is a separate version for Microsoft’s Small Business Server that is more appropriate)
