Storage management software maker Acronis is trying to bridge the gap between needs of small and larger enterprises with Backup & Recovery 10, a new, more scalable version of its backup and data recovery software.Storage management software provider Acronis July 9 launched a new edition
of its front-line product that includes a deduplication option.
Backup & Recovery 10 enables the automation of backup and disaster recovery
processes across physical and virtual environments, including physical to
virtual migration capabilities, in a single software package.
It has been redesigned for scalability and easier manageability so that it can
be used effectively in either large or small enterprises, Acronis said. Previously,
it was aimed at small and midsize enterprises only.
The new version utilizes patented disk imaging and bare-metal restore technology
so as to be capable of backing up and restoring any Microsoft or Linux-based
servers or workstations to their full operating state prior to any failure.
This comprises the entire hard disk, including operating system, applications,
updates, settings and data, Acronis said.
Backup & Recovery 10 includes a deduplication option that enables IT
managers to reduce the size of backups by eliminating redundant files. It also
features an enhanced, Web-based user interface that allows users to remotely manage
backup tasks from anywhere in the world, the company said.
"The common denominator [about backup and data recovery] is that
organizations, regardless of size, are striving to maximize the impact of their
technology initiatives," said Gartner Research storage analyst Dave
Russell. "They will require such important features as using one product
for both virtual and physical backup, data deduplication for faster and more
efficient backups, and the ability to manage every backup processes from a
single console."
Acronis Backup & Recovery 10 is immediately now. Pricing ranges from $74 to
$3,171, depending upon the number of users. Go
here for more information.