Dell PowerVault DL2100 - Manual (Page 20)

ESG LAB VALIDATION
Dell PowerVault DL2000 Powered by Symantec Backup Exec
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FIGURE 18. RESTORING SPECIFIC FILE VERSIONS
ESG Lab restored each version of the file in turn to the original folder and confirmed that the correct version had
been restored in each case. In a matter of seconds, each version of the file was restored to its original location.
Why This Matters
Today
‘s desktop or laptop is like a briefcase. If it is lost or stolen, the replacement cost is less of a concern
than the value of its contents or the productivity loss associated with recovering the data inside the virtual
briefcase. Traditional methods for backing up these virtual briefcases can be cumbersome and often fail. As
a matter of fact, an ESG survey of small to medium-sized businesses indicates nearly one out of every six
(16%)
of attempted restores fail. Backup Exec‘s Desktop and Laptop option offers an insurance policy to
protect vital information assets residing on laptops and desktops.
As an administrator, ESG Lab found that the push-install configuration of Symantec Backup Exec
Desktop/Laptop agents is fast and intuitive. As an end-user, ESG Lab found that the Symantec Backup Exec
Retrieve provides an intuitive web-driven interface for self-restore operations. ESG Lab also found that the
optional ability to restore each saved version of a file is easy to use and extremely valuable.