BrightStor ARCserve Backup Client Agent for NetWare 11.1 Complete package

Advantages: FREE, Not Microsoft, Flexibility, Cost per user, 2 server licences
Disadvantages: Limited backup system requiring a third party product.

...actually consists of: - NetWare 6 - the base Network Operating System - an Internet enabled, comprehensive network server operating system & management tool that provides the following benefits for Users & Network Managers: - - iFolder - Internet browser accessible directories. - iPrint - Browser accessible printers. - WebAccess - Internet/Intranet enablement. - NetDrive - Enables your applications over the Internet. - NetWare Remote Manager - provides a way for technicians to service the system remotely, if required. - Native file access for Windows, Macintosh and UNIX. - iMonitor - A Web-based NetWare management tool. - Novell eDirectory - the world's most powerful directory service. - Sbackup - a basic backup solution, which can provide the background functionality for a more comprehensive backup system, such as ARCserve... Read review

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Advantages: Supports a wide range of devices and media types
Disadvantages: Limited scheduling

...scheduler offering the ability to do a full backup of all files on a designated day of the week and optionally to do an incremental one on the other days. I wasn't very impressed with this and felt this option seriously lacked flexibility. The only saving grace it had was that you could specify the user account and password this task would run under to ensure it completed successfully even if someone else was using the PC Finally, there is Disaster Recovery Preparation. This analyses the PC before recommending exactly what you need to do a full recovery from scratch in the case of total loss of the hard drive or a similar catastrophic failure. I tried it on a test laptop which it duly analysed before advising we needed a Windows XP Pro CD, 4 floppy disks and a blank DVD-R. All well and good but the laptop had no floppy disk drive so... Read review

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Advantages: easy
Disadvantages: nothing

...Novell NetWare 6 is the Net services software solution that offers you secure non-stop access to core network resources. With NetWare 6 you can access files, printers, directories, e-mail and databases across all types of networks, storage platforms and client desktops. NetWare 6 leverages the powerful Novell eDirectory, giving you a way to easily manage your network from virtually any Web-enabled, wireless device or traditional desktop computer. NetWare 6 also supports open Internet standards and includes innovative, browser-based Net services. NetWare 6 revolutionizes file access and management by incorporating Novell iFolder, a unique Net services solution that enables you to access personal files - from anywhere, at anytime - through virtually any Web-enabled device. When you use Novell iFolder, you don't have to worry about e... Read review

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