Product Information
Seagate Backup ExecTM for Windows NT is the industry standard, 100% compatible backup solution for Windows NT environments. Integrated wizards step you through routine operations and a new GUI simplifies management tasks. Intelligent Disaster RecoveryTM automates data recovery with the only point-in-time rapid recovery system. With its Microsoft COM-based design, scalable architecture and Agent Accelerator technology, total cost of ownership is minimized and performance is maximized.

Seagate Backup Exec for Windows NT is the system of choice for high performance, reliable Windows NT data protection, and the most comprehensive solution for 100% BackOffice compatibility. As the first backup solution designed for Windows NT, Backup Exec incorporates the Windows NT API's for superior 32-bit performance and ease-of-use. Seagate Backup Exec Intelligent Disaster Recovery option provides the only "point-in-time" recovery capability for quick, dependable recovery of servers.

Now in its fifth-generation, Seagate Backup Exec puts you in complete control with 24-hour network-wide scheduling, administration, monitoring, device and media management. And, Seagate Backup Exec offers pre-defined or user-defined report writing capabilities with integrated Seagate Crystal Reports, for details when you need them. Should you ever need to restore data from backup media created with Microsoft's Windows NT or Exchange Server backup utility, Backup Exec is 100% Microsoft Tape Format (MTF) compatible for effortless recovery. As the developer of the Microsoft Exchange Server and Windows NT backup utility, Seagate Software's Backup Exec is the ideal solution for all your data protection needs.
 
 

Seagate Backup Exec for Windows NT - Enterprise Edition supports an unlimited number of Windows NT servers and workstations.	Seagate Backup Exec for Windows NT - Single Server Edition supports a single Windows NT server and an unlimited number workstations.

 
 
Features and Benefits

• Intelligent Disaster Recovery - Minimizes recovery-time with the only point-in-time, rapid-recovery system for fast, dependable Windows NT server and workstation recovery. Note: IDR is an add-on option.
• 100% Microsoft compatibility - Provides reliability and 100% data interchange with the Windows NT backup utility.
• Performance Optimization - Maximizes performance, minimizes network traffic/backup time using exclusive Agent AcceleratorTM technology, distributed processing/source compression.
• Integrated Seagate Crystal Reports - Provides details at-a-glance with user-defined* and pre-defined reports for network-wide administration, monitoring and management.
• Advanced device and media management - maximizes backup performance with drive pooling, dynamic load balancing, drive cascading, fault-tolerant processing and media overwrite protection. Play Audio Narration

*Optional

Enterprise-wide Data Protection

Seagate Backup Exec can protect all of your workstations and servers from any Windows NT machine. And, it is fully scalable - with support for all workstations and servers including DOS, Windows, Windows NT Workstation and Server, Windows for Workgroups, Windows 95, OS/2, NetWare 3.x and 4.x servers (requires NetWare Agent), Macintosh*, and UNIX*. With decades of industry experience and hundreds-of-thousands of satisfied users, Seagate Backup Exec sets the standard with the industry's most innovative design that incorporates Microsoft's COM/DCOM architecture for 100% Windows NT compatibility.
(* Included with Seagate Backup Exec Enterprise Edition)

DOS 6.x, Windows 3.1, Windows NT 3.x/4.x and Microsoft Exchange Server, all contain basic backup utilities created by Seagate Software, the developer for the upcoming Windows NT 5.0 backup applet. Backup Exec Version 7's new user interface keeps pace with the Windows NT advancements, taking complete advantage of tabbed dialogs, property sheets, tool tips, and right mouse context sensitive menus. Using these time-saving features, Backup Exec has simplified backup and restore operations by enabling you to seamlessly move from one function or task to another.

Automated Intelligent Disaster Recovery

Seagate Backup Exec's Intelligent Disaster Recovery system provides the only diskette-based, "point-in-time" recovery option that eliminates the need to first re-load the operating system. This powerful feature gets you back online fast by allowing you to restore from your last backup set - including differential and incremental backups. An automated, step-by-step wizard system allows you to get your system to the state it was prior to the disaster, by selecting defaults or allowing you to reconfigure it, so you control the recovery operation in the manner best suited to your needs. In the event of catastrophic system or hardware failure, only Backup Exec combines performance, reliability and flexibility to maximize data recovery you can depend on.

Engineered For Maximum Performance

Designed for Windows NT, SQL Server, Exchange Server and NetWare protection, Backup Exec is now even faster with its new generation of Seagate Agent Accelerator technology. In a recent InfoWorld review Backup Exec out-performed all other competitors. Using its exclusive distributed processing and source compression technology, Backup Exec minimizes network traffic, maximizes performance and significantly reduces backup time to enable data to rocket across the wire so backups are faster than ever before.

• Seagate Agent Accelerator, with source compression, combined with dynamic load balancing maximizes backup speed and minimizes backup time.
• Remote Client/Server Catalog Service displays information online, eliminating the need to copy remote server catalogs.
• Enhanced multi-threading speeds concurrent job processing.
• Performance-tuned RAS speeds up and simplifies remote server administration and monitoring.
• Optimized for hardware Tape RAID to allow you to configure >32k block sizes for superior performance.

Seagate Backup Exec's Advanced Device and Media Management system allows you to group devices into logical pools, and media into sets. This feature streamlines high capacity backup with rule-based policies over the entire media set including media overwrite and append period. This enables jobs to run concurrently, and automatically be directed to the first available drive for optimized performance using Seagate Software's exclusive Dynamic-Load Balancing. This capability provides fault-tolerant processing by ensuring the next scheduled job goes to any available drive should a drive fail in the pool. Additionally, Seagate Backup Exec is 100% compatible with all Windows NT supported controllers and tape drives including stand-alone and autoloader devices*, and optical support for unattended operations. Bar code reader, portal support, automatic multi-device concurrent backups and end-of-media features are all provided. And, to further enhance storage management choices, Seagate Backup Exec provides optional IBM ADSM support, allowing data to be stored on high capacity DASD/tape devices for near-line data access. *optional

In fact, Seagate Backup Exec simplifies high capacity backups because it runs as a System Service, so it's always on the job even when you are not.

• Wizard assisted media rotation establishes Grandfather-Father-Son media rotation schemes with flexibility of user-defined schemes.
• Automated autoloader support available for network-wide, unattended operations. (optional)
• Automatic media labeling, usage tracking, cleaning protection and catalog views simplify overall media management.
• Drive cascading and dynamic load balancing allows jobs to roll-over to the next available drive, maximizing backup/restore performance.
• High capacity optical support provides an alternate backup medium for stand-alone and jukebox devices.
• Reusable media pool holds media until needed.
• User-defined retention period controls overwrite protection.
• Provides media statistics for lifespan of the media.
• Catalogs display volume or media centric views.

Seagate Backup Exec uses COM architecture to make it 100% compatible with the Windows NT operating system, MTF, and the new Windows NT v.4 user-interface. Because Backup Exec is fully compliant, information interchange and data access is completely hassle-free for current and future versions of Microsoft Windows NT.

Streamlines Reporting With Built-in Crystal Reports

Seagate Backup Exec further simplifies data protection and storage management by integrating Crystal Reports. Pre-defined and custom reports* provide details on backup operations, giving you critical information on network-wide backup and restore management. Through its ODBC and DAO compliant database design, Crystal Reports and Backup Exec give you flexible reporting options, including detailed configuration information, backup status reports, and critical device and media management information.
* Optional

Delivers Integrated BackOffice Support

Seagate Backup Exec is completely Microsoft BackOffice certified and further simplifies enterprise-wide data protection. Optional support for Microsoft BackOffice enables you to backup the entire SQL Server database* and transaction log while on-line. Backup Exec also supports Microsoft's Exchange Server* and transparently integrates it into network backups, even while the systems are active. Plus, built-in SMS compatibility improves software distribution, licensing and network manageability while SNA support enables seamless backup to mid-range/mainframe DASD devices via Emprise Stage 3. *optional

Network-wide Monitoring

To make backup and restore management even easier, Seagate Backup Exec offers built-in, network-wide monitoring of all active, scheduled, and completed jobs - from a single console for local and remote servers. And, with the optional Seagate ExecView you get global viewing capabilities of your entire network, with the flexibility to group servers into user-defined groups for hassle-free administration.

Backup Feature Summary

• Integrated Scheduler - Provides a powerful tool to manage backup operations 24-hour/7-days a week.
• Open and Skipped File Processing - Allows skip, wait and backup open file capability so files can be logged, allowing you to backup those files at a later time.
• RAS support provides local and remote site administration and monitoring capability.
• Background Operation - Seagate Backup Exec runs transparently as a System Service while the system is active for uninterrupted system use.
• Pre and Post Command Support - Initiates user-defined programs before and/or after backup/restore.
• Multiple Backup Methods - Allows Normal, Incremental, Differential and Copy capabilities for added flexibility.
• Windows NT Registry - Protects local and remote registry to preserve workstation and server configuration.
• CRC Verification - Provides high speed data verification to ensure data reliability, even for on-line Microsoft Exchange and SQL Server backups.
• Disc/Catalog Grooming - Frees hard disc space of inactive data files.
• Full Windows NT File System Support - Supports FAT, VFAT, HPFS, NTFS, including Macintosh and POSIX file systems for enterprise-wide flexibility.
• Automated Log Files - Enables View/Print capability to maintain user-defined audit trail of backup/restore process.
• Advanced File Selection - Helps to quickly locate data by file type for hassle-free include/exclude operations.
• SNMP Support - Offers trap alert notification to your SNMP console for centralized network monitoring.
• Automated Alert Notification - Maintains recorded log of unattended backup messages for local/remote notification, including Exchange e-mail, trouble tickets, event log, pager notification, net send broadcast, and integrated job monitoring.
• Centralized Administration/Monitoring - Integrated monitoring allows you to perform status checks on active, scheduled, and completed jobs, while optional ExecView support provides network-wide administration capabilities and details- at-glance providing the information needed to effortlessly manage local and remote backup and restore operations - even on a per-server basis.

• Read Compatible - Provides easy and safe transition from other platforms to Backup Exec by allowing you to read tapes created by CA ARCserveª for NetWare 4.x/5.x, Seagate SyTOS Plus for OS/2, and the Windows NT backup utility.
• File Versioning - Maintains lists of all file versions stored on tape to simplify file location.
• Fast File Access (FFA) - Delivers high-speed data access via supported hardware capabilities to speed file location.
• Disc/Tape-Based Catalog - Provides on-demand locator information for file access and full catalog.

Hardware/Software Requirements

• 35 MB hard disc space
• 24 MB RAM Required (16 MB RAM for System Services and 8MB RAM for Client) 32 MB RAM recommended
• Microsoft Windows NT Workstation/Server, version 3.51 or 4.x

• x86 or higher compatible processor

• CD ROM

• Microsoft Tape Format v1.0 (Read and Write)
• ARCserve for NetWare v4.x and 5.x Read
• SyTOS Plus for OS/2 Read

• All host adapters supported by Microsoft Windows NT.
• Most DC6000, 4mm, 8mm, and DLT SCSI tape drives, including those branded by Archive, Compaq, Conner, DEC, Exabyte, HP, IBM, Mountain, Quantum, Seagate, Sony, Tandberg, Tecmar, WangDAT and Wangtek.
• Most SCSI/IDE DC2000 drives, Including those branded by Archive, Conner, CMS, Exabyte, HP, IBM, Iomega, Irwin, Mountain, Seagate, Summit and Wangtek.
• Separate autoloader module supports many popular devices, including those branded by ADIC, Compaq, Conner, DEC, Dilog, Exabyte, HP, Lago, Pinnacle Micro, Quantum, Seagate, SpectraLogic, StorageTek, Tandberg, and Tecmar.

Add-Ons and Options

Seagate Backup Exec For Windows NT V.7 Options:

Seagate Backup Exec combines built-in capabilities with optional support enabling you to meet the challenges of network growth, data protection, and storage management with the following products:

Seagate Client Exec provides the most cost-effective solution for protecting important data on workstations and laptops. Administrators have complete control over Who is protected, What type of data gets protected and When the protection should occur. Users benefit because they receive automatic, regular and transparent protection of their important data. In addition, users can restore their own data from within Explorer by simply dragging files from their catalog to any local destination (hard drive, or other external devices). Multiple versions of files can be protected to allow the maximum functionality in accessing and restoring important data.

Seagate Intelligent Disaster Recovery Option provides the only diskette-based, "point-in-time" recovery option that eliminates the need to first re-load the operating system. This powerful feature gets you back online fast by allowing you to restore from your last backup set - including differential and incremental backups. An automated, step-by-step wizard system allows you to get your system to the state it was prior to the disaster, by selecting defaults or allowing you to reconfigure it, so you control the recovery operation in the manner best suited to your needs. In the event of catastrophic system or hardware failure, only Backup Exec combines performance, reliability and flexibility to maximize data recovery you can depend on.
* Model Number SBE-NTDR-0000 *

Seagate Backup Exec Autoloader Option provides the interface between Seagate Backup Exec software and your autoloader so you can perform unattended backup operations. Whether you are using a single or multi-drive device, Seagate Backup Exec Autoloader Option supports a wide range of high performance devices for flexible, network-wide data protection. The Autoloader Option's advanced capabilities are ideally suited for unattended enterprise backup and restore operations. With its broad range of support and device compatibility, you will appreciate the Autoloader Option's ease-of use and unmatched reliability.
* Model Number SBE-NTLM-0000 *

Seagate Backup Exec Agent For Microsoft SQL Server enhances backup by integrating client/server network protection and autoloader support (when used with Seagate Backup Exec Autoloader Option) for fully automated backups. With its client/server flexibility, you can manage local and remote SQL backups as an integrated part of your normal routine while directing data from both Windows NT and SQL Server to the same tape. In fact, you can protect SQL databases while on-line to maximize information availability. The Agent for Microsoft SQL Server lets you protect your databases and transaction logs with Point-and-Click simplicity, making data protection easy for even the most dynamic environments. In addition, Seagate Backup Exec Agent for Microsoft SQL Server supports Database Consistency Checks (DBCC) can ensure database integrity before and/or after backups occur. Must have Seagate Backup Exec for Windows NT 6.1 or greater.
* Model Number SBE-NTSQ-0000*

Seagate Backup Exec Agent for Microsoft Exchange Server integrates Exchange Server data protection into network backup operations and automates unattended backups without taking them off-line. Seagate Backup Exec's Agent is a proven solution that is ideally suited for Exchange Server backup, and the Agent for Microsoft Exchange Server provides unparalleled performance. With Seagate Software's Agent For Microsoft Exchange Server, data recovery is streamlined with the ability to direct the information store to any Exchange Server from the host server or a client. Must have Seagate Backup Exec for Windows NT 6.11 or greater.  Supports Microsoft Exchange Server v.4.x
* Model Number SBE-NTEX-0000*

Seagate Backup Exec™ NetWare Agent expands network-wide backup by fully protecting all NDS and bindery information across your NetWare 3.1x and 4.x environments. Seagate Backup Exec NetWare Agent not only lets you backup your data or your NetWare server to your Windows NT backup server, but offers 100% SMS compatibility supporting current and future versions of NetWare. Seagate's award-winning Backup Exec for Windows NT leverages the power and speed of its NetWare counterpart by incorporating its exclusive Agent Accelerator™. This exclusive technology maximizes backup performance by providing source level compression and a distributed engine design to reduce network traffic. Must have Seagate Backup Exec for Windows NT 6.1 or greater.
* Model Number SBE-NTNW-0000 *

Seagate Backup Exec ADSM Option allows network administrators to access the full line of IBM mid-range/ mainframe hardware and Advanced Data Storage Management software through Seagate Backup Exec's NetWare and Windows NT solutions. Seagate Backup Exec uses the ADSM system as a large data storage device, and allows backups to be automatically routed to the ADSM system just as if it were a large tape library or autoloader. Multiple servers and workstations can all be protected using the ADSM option, and any number of Backup Exec systems can simultaneously connect to one ADSM system. Must have support for ADSM v2.0 or greater. Must have Seagate Backup Exec for Windows NT 6.11 or greater.
* Model Number SBE-CHAS-0001 *

Open File Manager™ Option provides uninterrupted data protection for network environments that must remain accessible 24 hours-a-day/7-days-a-week. Using an innovative approach to open file backup, Open File Manager provides protection for active e-mail, database, and other data files even while information is being entered or changed by users ­ for guaranteed data security, integrity and reliability. Designed to be fully NetWare compatible ­ Open File Manager runs at the operating system level, and supports the entire family of Seagate Backup Exec, Storage Manager, and Seagate Backup Director products. Must have Windows NT 3.5x or Windows 3.1x, Windows 95, or Windows NT Workstation.
* Model Number OFM-NTSE-0000-0001 *

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