[NBLUG/talk] Which backup software?

[Eric Eisenhart]

On Fri, Sep 05, 2003 at 10:17:12AM -0700, Doug Palmer wrote:
> Thanks for the reminder. I prefer a supported (i.e. commercial) product
> for critical services, so Veritas is on my list. I looked at BRU about 3

Amanda comes with RedHat.  I believe a support contract with RedHat would
cover Amanda, as well.  If you went the "enterprise" route, you may already
be covered for support...

You'd be talking something like $2500/yr/machine to get a 1hr phone SLA from
RedHat, though...  http://www.redhat.com/software/rhel/purchase/.  Down to
$800-$1500 territory for a 4hr SLA.  Support services are RedHat's bread and
butter and I'll bet if you call their sales department they can discuss all
sorts of deals.

(you said you want commercial/supported for critical services, so I'm kinda
assuming RH.  Other major Linux vendors have similar offerings)

I think Legato and Tivoli are the other big names in backups that you might
want to look at, too.
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