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Do you need an archiving solution?
If the answer to any of these questions is “yes” you might consider implementing an e-mail or file system archiving solution: Do you spend more time trying to get your systems backed up than you do at...
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Why is my backup running slow?
Backup systems, while a necessary part of any well managed IT system, are often a large source of headaches for IT staff. One of the biggest issues with any back system is poor performance. It is often...
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VMware Backups using NetBackup 7
Configuring NetBackup 7 for VMware backup (using vStorage API) Configure VMware backup host in Netbackup right-click on master server, select “Properties” Add VMware Backup Host Configure Credentials...
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VMware MSCS NPIV Support Clarified
NPIV or N-Port Virtualization is a method of utilizing a single Fibre Channel port to serve multiple physical or virtual servers. NPIV allows a single SAN device to service multiple WWNs without...
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NetBackup 7.1 NDMP Gotcha
A new feature introduced in NetBackup 7.1 can cause NDMP backup failures. The Append-Only Mode described in this Symantec Tech Note causes the drive to prevent the overwrite of data on a cartridge...
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Asigra DS-User Installation and Log file viewing
How to install Asigra DS-User and view log files to determine failed objects. Run setup from Asigra DS-Client Request the specific path from the Lewan ROC. Allow the install if UAC requests pops up...
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Asigra File Recovery
Self service recovery of one or more files from Asigra file system backup. In the DS-User Interface, Open restore dialog for backup set Select recovery objects For restore of most recent backup of a...
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Using Asigra DS-Client Logs
How to understand backup operations using the DS-Client logs For Lewan Managed Data Protection customers wanting additional information beyond what is available in the daily or weekly reports, the...
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Getting online when the only DNS server is not
Although best practice is to have redundant DNS servers, not every small business has the luxury of being able to afford a second server. There are however cases when the server is down but users need...
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Asigra Linux Restore with ‘sudo’
Conduct an Asigra restore to a UNIX or Linux server using sudo credentials Verify that user is listed in /etc/sudoers file on restore target system The sudo utility allows users root level access to...
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