Backup software

[Zlash]

Looking for some ideas to backup select data on about 100 machines to a central location without any user intervention.

What kind of software is out there for that kind of thing?

 

[kumquat]

We use ARCServe from Computer Associates. Works great. Might not be the best thing for you, but it's one you should look at.

 

[sabregen]

CommVault Galaxy if you can donate a Windows Server machine + license, it will handle just about everything you can think of, and even does de-dupe.

 

[axan]

Acronis will do what you want as well

 

[Zlash]

Alright I'll give those a try, not too impressed with commvault's website or really any of them because they don't tell you much!

 

[Thuleman]

Commvault, ARCServe, etc, is for those who can drop 20k+ on their backup software side of things.
If you want to stay within a 2-4k range, I suggest to check Yosemite Backup, an unlimited license will cost you a fraction of the CommVault, NetBackup, etc. crowd.

Also, Amanda + Zmanda may be an option at about the same price range.