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* Mac software's PC debut undercuts competitors
DANTZ RETROSPECT has long enjoyed an excellent reputation among Macintosh users, and beginning with Retrospect
Backup Server 5.0, Windows users can benefit from this solid, well-designed workstation backup product. System managers will find a lot to like about Retrospect - it's fast, easy to use, reliable, and very affordable. It also makes desktop backups and restores simple to do, which is what managing a network is all about.
Other networked backup products require fairly large servers and store the desktop computer's information on their hard disks. The entry-level cost of this type of software can be breathtaking, ranging from $9,900 to $50,000 to back up 100 clients. In contrast, Retrospect runs on a modestly sized server and backs up data directly to a tape drive. Best of all, the entry price is surprisingly low at $795 for a 100client license.
For system managers who need to back up less than 100 nodes, Retrospect Backup is also available in workgroup and single-machine versions.
Retrospect is an established product with a mature installation routine and great usability. However, the only supported drive in my lab was an old, slow DDS- I DAT drive. Despite its age, Retrospect pushed data to the drive as fast as any other product - including server backup software from Cheyenne, NovaStor, and Veritas.
Retrospect uses a server-centric approach to management, which makes backups easy for end-users...