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Q86861: Alternate Backup Software for LAN Manager

Article: Q86861
Product(s): Microsoft LAN Manager
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Last Modified: 04-FEB-2002

SUMMARY
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There are many backup solutions available commercially. Microsoft LAN Manager
software ships with Sytron's Sytos Plus software. This article provides a list
of commercially available software solutions for many backup needs. Please
consult the companies listed below about information relevant to your networking
needs.

MORE INFORMATION
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BACKUP SOFTWARE FOR MICROSOFT LAN MANAGER
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Product: EzTape PM (Compatible with OS/2)


Company: Irwin Magnetic Systems, Inc. (subsidiary of Archive Corp.)

It has been reported that the following address and phone numbers are not correct
anymore:


Old Address: 2101 Commonwealth Blvd.
            Ann Arbor, MI  48105

Old Phone #s: (800) 421-1879; (313) 930-9000
             FAX: (313) 995-8287
             Tech support: (800) 348-6242

Description:

  Backup program for standalone or networked PCs. Includes integrated library,
  data compression and encryption, multithreading, open file backup, multiple
  hard disk volume backup, unattended backup, server-based and
  workstation-based backup for OS/2 LANs, and full support for extended
  attributes and long filenames of HPFS volumes.

Product: FileSafe (Rel.6.0) (Compatible with PC-MS/DOS and OS/2)


Company: Mountain Network Solutions, Inc. (subsidiary of Nakamichi
        Peripherals Corp.)

Address: 240 E. Hacienda Ave.
        Campbell, CA  95008-6687
        (800) 458-0300; (408) 379-4300
        FAX: (408) 379-4302
        Tech support: Use toll-free number

Description:

  Tape backup system. Includes full, selective, or automatic backup, separate
  tape verification, data compression, restore, tape directory, and
  user-definable defaults. Provides backup of any network drive to specific
  station and supports over 100,000 files per backup. Provides simultaneous
  backup of online server over network. Supports Mountain's line of tape drives
  and other SCSI-based tape drive systems. Supports most networks and
  interfaces.

Product: MaynStream for OS/2 (V.1.0) (Compatible with OS/2)


Company: Maynard Electronics (subsidiary of Archive Corp.)

Address: 36 Skyline Dr.
        Lake Mary, FL  32746
        (800) 821-8782; (407) 263-3500
        FAX: (407) 263-3555
        Tech support: (800) 227-6296

Description:

  Provides backup and restore capability of all file attributes and
  automatically restores and redirects files between HPFS and FAT file systems.
  Provides ability to set up scripts for migrating and grooming hard disk
  volumes and for freeing online storage of unused, static files. Supports
  pathnames up to 260 characters. Includes tape catalogs, password protection,
  and fast file restore.

Product: NoStop Network (V.2.1) (Compatible with PC-MS/DOS)
(Network compatible with 3COM)


Company: Nonstop Networks, Ltd.

Address: 20 Waterside
        New York, NY  10010
        (212) 481-8488
        FAX: (212) 779-2956

Description:

  Level 3 fault tolerant utility that duplicates multiple designated
  directories to backup devices on network. Allows continuous processing when
  disk drive or server fails. Includes automated recovery and verify routines.
  Mirrors up to 13 pairs of logical drives anywhere on network.

Product: Sytos Plus File Backup Manager for DOS and OS/2
(Compatible with PC-DOS, MS-DOS, OS/2, and SCO XENIX)


Company: Sytron Corp. (subsidiary of Rexon, Inc.)

Address: 134 Flanders Rd.
        Westborough, MA  01581
        (508) 898-0100
        FAX: (508) 898-2677

Description:

  File backup program that supports 60 MB to 2.3 GB and floppy disk. Includes
  Error Correction Code, Quick File Access, compression, automated unattended
  operations, and redirection during restore. Provides customizable retry of
  busy files, broadcasting, network volumes one-step selection, and archiving
  of inactive files. Enables file transfer between different operating systems.
  Includes graphical, intuitive user interface, password protection, file
  indexing, and support for multiple SCSI devices. Allows procedures and
  options to be saved for recall or editing.

BACKUP SOFTWARE (MICROSOFT LAN MANAGER SUPPORT NOT IMPLIED)
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Product: IBM PS/2 Internal Tape Backup Program (OS/2 version) (V.2.0)
(Compatible with OS/2)

Company: IBM (International Business Machines)

Address: Old Orchard Rd.
        Armonk, NY  10504
        (800) 426-2468; (914) 765-1900
        Tech support: Use toll-free number

Description:

  IBM no. 34F3046, 30F5272. Enhances PS/2 Model 50, 50Z, 60, 70 and 80,
  allowing user to transfer up to 120 MB of OS/2-formatted data from disk
  storage device to removable .25-inch mini tape cartridge for later recall.
  Includes PS/2 Internal Tape Backup Program, IBM Internal Tape Backup Unit,
  and formatted mini tape cartridge.

Product: KeepTrack Plus (V.2.1) (Compatible with PC-MS/DOS and OS/2)

Company: The Finot Group

Address: 1504 Franklin St., Ste. 310
        Oakland, CA  94612
        (800) 748-6480; (510) 465-1100
        FAX: (510) 465-1376

Description:

  Combines hard disk backup program with shell disk manager. Backs up and
  restores disk system from batch files within KeepTrack Plus's shell or from
  another shell. Runs backup or restore unattended. Estimates number of disks
  required for backup. Creates necessary directories on hard disk. Prints out
  tree, files, directory, and status.

Product: Labtech Control-FT
(Compatible with PC-MS/DOS, OS/2, UNIX, and DEC VAX/VMS)

Company: Laboratory Technologies Corp.

Address: 400 Research Dr.
        Wilmington, MA  01887
        (508) 657-5400
        FAX: (508) 658-9972
        Tech support: (508) 657-5910

Description:

  Offers protection to users with critical applications through system of
  hardware and software redundant architecture. Offers system redundancy with
  hot backup, continuous operation and recovery in event of I/O error,
  disk-full handling, error trapping and recovery, and sensor voting. Requires
  two computers connected through RS232 serial links that continuously monitor
  each other to guard against any CPU crashes. Provides sensor voting, which
  guarantees correct system operation in presence of single sensor failure.

Product: RetroChron Storage Management System (V.3.5)
(Compatible with PC-MS/DOS)


Company: Vortex Systems, Inc.

Address: 800 Vinial St.
        Pittsburgh, PA  15212
        (412) 322-7820
        FAX: (412) 322-8888

Description:

  Includes full restore by directory, date, modified files, file-by-file,
  user-controlled verification, and automatic formatting of backup media.

Product: Sytos Plus/IBM File Backup Utilities
(Compatible with PC-MS/DOS and OS/2)

Company: IBM (International Business Machines)

Address: Old Orchard Rd.
        Armonk, NY  10504
        (800) 426-2468; (914) 765-1900
        Tech support: Use toll-free number

Description:

  Archive, backup, compare, and restore utility. Includes option to compress
  backed-up files, condensing files up to 70 percent of original file size.
  Reduces backup media by over half.


REFERENCES
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Computer Select (LAN), Jan 1992.

Additional query words: 2.00 2.10 utilities

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