Gary,
You might want to consider a NAS solution. Network Attached Storage is an
easy, inexpensive way to add network storage without the expense of server
upgrades. These devices are standalone boxes in a multitude of sizes that
just plug into your network and a power outlet. You can start out with a
single small unit and add others in each department or get one big enough
for the entire enterprise. Setup and configuration are easy and they are
very cost effective. File access and transfer is not blazingly fast, but for
your use they would be very adequate. I've had very good luck with the
Snapserver brand (snapserver.com) but I understand that Maxtor also has a
competing product (as does Sony, I believe). The Snapserver units even come
with software that handles workstation backups.
Steve Polatas
From: "Gary Polvinale" <garyp@...>
Subject: RE: OT - Partition Magic
<snip>
Management wants the workstations back up with minimal downtime. It usually
takes me a day or two to get the workstatons back online after it dies.
Management wants all data and emails backed up, minimal workstation
downtime, and doesn't want to spend $8-10,000 for a new server with enough
storage to do it efficiently. So I'm trying to do it the cheapest way I
can, and still retain the redundancy and quick recovery time.
Given the money constraints, this is what we came up with. Is there another
way that would better accomplish the same thing?
Gary
You might want to consider a NAS solution. Network Attached Storage is an
easy, inexpensive way to add network storage without the expense of server
upgrades. These devices are standalone boxes in a multitude of sizes that
just plug into your network and a power outlet. You can start out with a
single small unit and add others in each department or get one big enough
for the entire enterprise. Setup and configuration are easy and they are
very cost effective. File access and transfer is not blazingly fast, but for
your use they would be very adequate. I've had very good luck with the
Snapserver brand (snapserver.com) but I understand that Maxtor also has a
competing product (as does Sony, I believe). The Snapserver units even come
with software that handles workstation backups.
Steve Polatas
>>>>>>>>>Date: Mon, 26 Aug 2002 14:44:28 -0400
From: "Gary Polvinale" <garyp@...>
Subject: RE: OT - Partition Magic
<snip>
Management wants the workstations back up with minimal downtime. It usually
takes me a day or two to get the workstatons back online after it dies.
Management wants all data and emails backed up, minimal workstation
downtime, and doesn't want to spend $8-10,000 for a new server with enough
storage to do it efficiently. So I'm trying to do it the cheapest way I
can, and still retain the redundancy and quick recovery time.
Given the money constraints, this is what we came up with. Is there another
way that would better accomplish the same thing?
Gary