We are a HP shop and are currently using EMC's EDM solution.  We are in the
process of moving datacenters and converting to Veritas.  The main problem
we have with EDM is that it's engine is SUN.  When the backup happens it is
just a bucket o'bits.  When we need to restore a file we have to restore the
whole bcv and pick and choose the files we need.  With your shop being a SUN
shop this may not be a concern.   I agree with you, why introduce a
different backup solution if you are happy with what you have.

Wayne BeDour
IT Unix System Administrator
PH: 313-240-3374  FAX:  313-240-3065
Outlook:  wbedo  
Internet:  wbedour AT lear DOT com <mailto:wbedour AT lear DOT com> 


        -----Original Message-----
        From:   Paul Robertson [SMTP:p.robertson AT utoronto DOT ca]
        Sent:   Thursday, November 15, 2001 9:14 AM
        To:     veritas-bu AT mailman.eng.auburn DOT edu
        Subject:        [Veritas-bu] Veritas Netbackup vs EMC's EDM


        My current employer is currently using Veritas NetBackup, and we're
        fairly comfortable with it. We're mostly a Solaris shop, with a
couple
        of EMC Symmetrix arrays in different locations.

        The EMC sales folks have been getting a lot of attention from our
        management, working hard at pushing EMC's EDM backup solution for a
        new site we're setting up. At present, we're interested in hearing
        from companies which have used both these products, and can provide
        comments based on real-life experience.

        Naturally, introducing a second backup solution has inherent costs,
        particularly when we're already satisfied with NetBackup. We simply
        want to make sure that we base our decision on more than just a
snappy
        sales presentation.

        Cheers,

        Paul

        -- 
        Paul Robertson
        E-Mail:  p.robertson AT utoronto DOT ca

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