Two Servers seperate networks backup to same server

[kevin84]

I have two servers on two seperate networks, and i need to implement a solution that will save money - possibly by purchasing a seperate server and having the two backup to that one.

Would this be possible? The servers are sat next to each other. Could i implement a peer to peer connection between the two on a seperate Ethernet interface on each of them, or would i have to route the data via the internet through a L2TP tunnel or something.


A few more questions- Can i use Microsoft Backup to backup the exchange mailboxes i have so i dont have to buy the exchange agent? What are the advantages /disadvantages of this? Do i have to buy the software(backup exec) for both servers?

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

 

[steveot]

If there are two seperate network and you purchasing another machine to perform the backups why not put another NIC in all three server. Connect them to a hub/switch and back them up thru a seprate subnet?

Microsoft Backup will only backup the information store not mailboxes.
You wont be able to backup anything exchange if you dont purchase the exchange agent for Backup Exec