LAN-free backup sends data across the FC SAN.
Serverless backup sends data directly from the storage (ESS or EMC
today) server to the tape drive bypassing the client and only sending
meta-data to the TSM server.

To run either of these backup methodologies I would recommend being on
the latest and greatest versions of the TSM client and server (5.1.1.x).


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Joshua S. Bassi
IBM Certified - AIX 4/5L, SAN, Shark
Tivoli Certified Consultant - ADSM/TSM
eServer Systems Expert -pSeries HACMP

AIX, HACMP, Storage, TSM Consultant
Cell (831) 595-3962
jbassi AT ihwy DOT com


-----Original Message-----
From: ADSM: Dist Stor Manager [mailto:ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU] On Behalf Of
chris rees
Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2002 8:38 AM
To: ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU
Subject: serverfree - lanfree ?

Hi All

Can someone please explain the difference between serverfree and lanfree
backup?

My understanding is that LAN free still involves the clients they just
send
their data over the SAN, and Serverfree uses some method to backup
without
involving the client.

What software/clients/agents do you need to achieve both of these
solutions?

Working on a big implementation at the moment, including win2000, HSM,
2000
clusters, Exchange clusters new SAN, new storage etc etc etc.  I think
you
going to be hearing a lot from me over the next couple of months, ! !!

Chris



Have a look at http://www.geocities.com/rees_chris


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