Elana,

To say that FastBack will be replacing the TDPs is not accurate.
It will more likely be a merge of the technologies to take
the best of both.

Thanks,

Del

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"ADSM: Dist Stor Manager" <ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU> wrote on 10/08/2008
11:04:36 AM:

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> Re: TSM open file option question
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> Elana Samuels
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> to:
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> ADSM-L
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> 10/08/2008 11:08 AM
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> "ADSM: Dist Stor Manager" <ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU>
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> I was recently told by IBM that their new product TSM Fastback will be
> eventually replacing the TDP's.  Unfortunately it doesn't currently work
> directly with TSM's database.  It allows you to replicate the data and
then
> you can backup the copy.  That includes Exchange and Databases such as
SQL.
> We are waiting for a evaluation copy to actually try it out.  I've seen
> others in this mailing list mention they too are looking at this
product.
> If anyone has actually had a chance to play and use it... please share
what
> you've learned.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Elana Samuels
> Tier 1 Data Solutions Inc.
> Tel  905-660-7080
> Cell 416-277-9544
> elana AT tier1datasolutions DOT com
> 'Just Set It And Forget It'
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