Bruno Friedmann wrote:
> Kevin Keane wrote:
>   
>> Hi,
>>
>> I am looking into using bacula for a slightly different purpose than the 
>> usual one, and would like some advice on what to watch out for, and 
>> whether bacula is even the right tool for the job.
>>
>> What I am planning to do is upgrade server hardware; both the hard disks 
>> and the RAID controller needs to be replaced.
>>
>> So the plan is to I make a backup, then remove the old hard disk and 
>> RAID controller, and install new HDs and a new controller and restore 
>> the backup. This server is running Windows 2003 Small Business Server 
>> and Veritas/Symantec BackupExec to a DAT tape drive.
>>
>> I have a working bacula configuration that currently backs up 8 servers, 
>> most of them Linux, one Windows 2003. The server I am upgrading is NOT 
>> part of my regular backup strategy; it is normally on a completely 
>> different network (I will be bringing it in-house for this work).
>>
>> For the backup part of this process, I'm looking at several different 
>> options. Since the controller will be replaced, the easy solution - 
>> Windows NTBackup ASR - is out; it requires identical hardware.
>>
>> Question: is bacula the right tool for this job? Would I basically 
>> follow the disaster-recovery process described in the manual? Is there 
>> anything I need to watch out for?
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>>     
>
> The only advise I can give is to install all the drivers for the new 
> controller before shuting down
> the server.
>   
Good point. I will be sure to do that. It might actually take care of 
the dissimilar hardware issue.
> Otherwise : an linux / ldap / samba / postfix / courier etc would nicely 
> replace your SBS
> :-))
>   
I've actually done that for two of my customers, and - hate to say it - 
I regret that move; actually lost one of them over it. Linux really 
would do better in larger organizations where you'd need a dedicated 
support staff anyway.

Linux does very well in my own network, because I know how to handle it 
- and also because I have a Windows 2003 Enterprise Server to provide 
Active Directory and those pesky programs that insist on running on 
Windows even on the server side (Peachtree accounting, ACT!, Quickbooks 
come to mind).

Much as I'd love to do it, right now Linux is not the right tool for my 
type of customer. Maybe when Samba 4 is out and stable that will change.

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