We are using TBMR for a long time. I do not think you will find something 
better if you are using TSM Server with installed TSM Clients. Installing very 
small TBMR image on each client and using bootable TBMR CD-ROM provide very 
simple way of recovery from normal TSM progressive backups (one full backup + 
incremental backups forever) including point-in-time recovery.
TBMR is licensed per server and usually each server has dedicated activation 
file related to system SID generated after TBMR installation. At the same time, 
it is possible to get universal activation file from Cristie having quite big 
number of licenses, for example 50+. This activation file is generated for 
group of servers and can be applided for mentioned number of servers without 
checking system ID.
There is special license policy for VMs in comparison with standalone servers. 
Licenses are distributed in packages (one license for 4 VMs) and it is cheaper 
than for standalone servers. By the way, there is no possibilty to conver 
licenses for standalone servers to VM licenses.

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From: ADSM: Dist Stor Manager [ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU] On Behalf Of Mehdi 
Salehi [ezzobad AT GMAIL DOT COM]
Sent: Sunday, July 24, 2011 7:31 PM
To: ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU
Subject: [ADSM-L] TBMR vs. Acronis and more

Hi,
I need your help to defeat some Acronis lovers is a technical discussion.
Any tips or web links to demonstrate the value of TBMR against Acronis would
be appreciated. In my opinion, the value of TBMR is obvious, because the
company has TSM already implemented, but you know sometimes it is difficult
to convince other people into what you believe.

And ...another question:
How is TMBR licensed? I know it is per-server, but I would like to know how
the license is applied. Does it have a license file, activation code, or?

Thank you,
Mehdi


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