2008 Server backup options

[hijacker]

I am getting ready to migrate a 2003 server DC, DNS, dhcp to new hardware and 2008 server. My questions is since 2008 doesnt support tape backups as source, what do any of you run as a backup option for Server 2008?

RDX drives are not a option either as you can only backup volumes and can not restore files from them.

 

[GMcDonnell]

I am a big fan of Backup Assist - www.backupassist.com. Version 6 will be released shortly, it's been extensively beta tested and is a great product (5.x is great as well).

Also note that you can use an RDX drive and just write a batch file using RoboCopy that backs up files if you don't want to do a full image backup. RDX cartridge prices vary greatly - currently the best prices I'm seeing are from ProVantage.Com and Dell (Dell calls their RD1000 rather than RDX1000 but they're the same thing).

 

[hijacker]

Anyone using USB drives?

I even thought of using the Zip-to-Tape option with backupassist and keeping the tape drive we already have.

 

[Snigle]

I use Backup Exec to backup our servers to a storage array. Can be kinda pricey, but it's easy to use and set up.

 

[k1pp3r]

I backup incremental images every 15 minutes to a NAS, then send the incrementals offsite to two datacenters. Yes i am anal about backing up my data every 15 minutes