Backup Tool Gets Update for 2012
The Microsoft enterprise-scale backup and recovery tool, Data Protection Manager, was updated for the release of System Center 2012. It has better centralized administration, more efficient use of SQL Server, better backup and restore of individual items in SharePoint and virtual machines, and improvements to tape backups. But it still does not de-duplicate files to reduce storage requirements.
What DPM Does
System Center Data Protection Manager (DPM) enables network backup to disk-based storage, including direct-attached and storage area network drives. DPM can take backups many times per day, thereby reducing file restore times and the risk of lost data. It also lets users restore their own files without IT assistance, removing a source of numerous help desk calls.
DPM natively supports tape backup and can back up running installations of SQL Server, Exchange Server, and SharePoint Server. DPM also can back up VMs and supports full bare-metal restoration of computers through a System Recovery Tool that is provided with DPM.
Atlas Members have full access
Get access to this and thousands of other unbiased analyses, roadmaps, decision kits, infographics, reference guides, and more, all included with membership. Comprehensive access to the most in-depth and unbiased expertise for Microsoft enterprise decision-making is waiting.
Membership OptionsAlready have an account? Login Now