Backup Software Opinions needed

[ntwkgeek]

Greetings!

I'm looking for opinions on backup software for an enterprise level. I'm currently using the EMC/Legato Networker product, but I wanted to get opinions on other software from folks "in the trenches".

I'm looking at the product from Bridgehead, but haven't seen too much about it. I would also like opinions on the other software systems out there like Netbackup, etc.

Thanks in advance!

 

[birky]

Hi

I've used Netbackup, Legato, TSM and CommVault and though they all have strenghs and weaknesses I now think that CommVault stands way above them all.

Definately take a look at it.

 

[swaroopgr]

Legato is cool. It's management console is the best in the industry. Take a look.

 

[birky]

You must be joking swaroopgr...CommVault's management console is 'the best in the industry' ;-)

You can run backup, HSM, replication, compliance archiving etc all from 1 console.

 

[JG5]

Definitely Commvault. I migrated to CV from Legato and wouldn't dream of going back. Commvault is policy driven from the ground up, so it takes a while to get the hang of it. I've been running it for about 3 years now and enjoy it as far as backup apps go. I took 2 classes (only because they threw them in with our purchase) - the entry and advanced. By the time I took the advanced, I knew as much as the instructor though. Commvault releases a lot of patches, but the method of applying them is pretty straightforward and not very risky provided you keep your database dumps.

 

[cabraun]

Moved from Backup Exec to CommVault 2 years ago and it has been a near perfect solution.

Count me in on the CommVault bandwagon.

 

[Drakis]

I use Legato Networker and this is a great solution, however it seems to me that CV is a strong and solid solution too.

Best Regards,

Drakis