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Add-ons

The capabilities of Retrospect can be extended with add-ons to meet specific needs. Add-ons are optional with most editions of Retrospect, but are included in some editions. For continued functionality, all add-ons (with the exception of Retrospect Continuous Backup Agent) must be upgraded at the time you upgrade your base product. To check the availability of add-on products with various editions of Retrospect, please see the table below.

Retrospect Continuous Backup Agent

Retrospect Continuous Backup Agent combines a central policy server with lightweight desktop agents to provide up-to-the-moment protection of critical files on users' desktops and laptops. Simply set group or network-wide policies on the server—the types of files to protect, how long to retain older versions, etc.—and the agents automatically enforce those policies. Every time a protected file is changed, the Retrospect Continuous Backup agent saves the incremental changes locally, and optionally sends them to a central storage repository on the network where Retrospect can back up the consolidated data offsite. Users can retrieve any previous version of a file by simply right-clicking in Windows Explorer, even when they're not connected to the network. This add-on to EMC's Retrospect server editions complements the current data protection of your PCs with continuous protection of all critical files. Available in packs for 1, 10, 25, 50 and 100 users.

System Requirements:

• Operating Systems (32-bit only): Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition, Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition R2, Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition, Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition R2, Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2, Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server, Microsoft Windows 2000 Server, Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2000, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Microsoft Windows XP Home, Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional (SP4 or higher)
• Memory: Required: 128 MB RAM required above operating system and application requirements. Recommended: 256 MB RAM (or more for better performance) above operating system and application requirements.
• Disk Space: 250 MB hard disk space required after Microsoft Windows is installed (typical installation). The Retrospect Continuous Backup Agent database requires additional space. We recommend a minimum of 100 MB plus 4 MB for each protected user computer.
• Internet Browser: Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher.

Retrospect Continuous Backup Policy Server (included with Agent purchase):

• Operating Systems (32-bit only): Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition, Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition R2, Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition, Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition R2, Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2, Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server, Microsoft Windows 2000 Server, Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2000, Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional (SP4 or higher)

Open File Backup Unlimited

The Open File Backup Unlimited add-on protects Windows files (on NTFS file systems) that are open and in use. It protects files on multiple volumes as well as business-critical server applications that run 24 hours a day including e-mail, database, CRM, accounting, or proprietary applications. For desktop and notebook computers, backups can take place while e-mail applications and other applications are in use. A single Open File Backup Unlimited add-on license protects the Retrospect backup server and all networked client computers.

Open File Backup 3 Server

The Open File Backup 3 Server add-on protects Windows files (on NTFS file systems) that are open and in use. It protects files on multiple volumes as well as business-critical server applications that run 24 hours a day including e-mail, database, CRM, accounting, or proprietary applications. The Open File Backup 3 Server add-on license protects the Retrospect backup server and two networked server client. To protect network server clients, this add-on must be used with Retrospect Multi Server edition or a Retrospect for Windows server-level product with two server client licenses.

User Initiated Restore

The User Initiated Restore add-on allows users on Windows, Mac OS X, and Red Hat Linux clients who were backed up over a network to restore their lost or delete files from the backup server hard disk without assistance from IT personnel. Users locate and recover files and folders via a user-friendly Web browser interface. User-initiated restores enable employees to perform fast onsite recovery of their data without putting a strain on IT resources and without requiring expertise in backup technology. This feature is especially useful for businesses that protect a large number of desktop and notebook computers.

Disaster Recovery

The Disaster Recovery add-on enables a bare metal system recovery for any Windows computers that are being backed up, avoiding time-consuming software installation and reconfiguration. Retrospect gathers the data required for disaster recovery as a normal part of the back up process and stores the required information on the backup media. Retrospect is unique in its ability to create a disaster recovery (DR) CD for any point in time when an incremental backup was performed. If a disaster occurs, Retrospect can create a DR CD, even for a computer that is no longer working. When a computer boots from the DR CD, it loads the operating system, drivers, and the Retrospect application or client. Then all files, folder, applications, and settings can be restored from the backup media. Even systems with RAID controllers, which require low-level device drivers, are supported. A single Disaster Recovery add-on license protects the Retrospect backup server and all networked client computers.

Advanced Tape Support

The Advanced Tape Support add-on improves backup times to tape libraries and autoloaders by utilizing multiple tape drives in parallel, including stand-alone drives, drives in libraries, or drives in autoloaders. The Advanced Tape Support add-on is licensed for use on one Retrospect-based backup server, and it supports any number of tape drives attached to that computer. This add-on is not required for the following tape support features, which are already built into the Retrospect product: advanced support for barcodes and cleaning tapes, sequential use of tape drives, and multiple simultaneous operations when backing up to hard drives.

Microsoft SQL Server Agent

The Microsoft SQL Server Agent add-on provides fast, precise backups of Microsoft SQL Server 2005, 2000, and 7.0 while online. It can perform full backups, or differential, log, and log no truncate backups, which are significantly faster because only new and changed data needs to be backed up. The Microsoft SQL Server Agent add-on is designed to automatically restore a SQL server to a specific point in time, eliminating the complex manual procedures that are otherwise required to restore the SQL server. The Microsoft SQL Server Agent add-on is licensed for use on one SQL server. The SQL server must be running either the Retrospect application or the Retrospect Client. The following versions of Microsoft SQL Server are supported:

• Microsoft SQL Server 2005 running on Windows Server 2003 (Standard and Enterprise editions including R2 editions), Windows Small Business Server 2003 (Standard or Premium edition including R2 editions)*, Windows 2000 Server Standard Edition, or Windows 2000 Advanced Server
• Microsoft SQL Server 2005 (64-bit) running on Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions
• Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express Edition running on Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
• Microsoft SQL Server 2000 running on Windows 2003, Windows 2000 Server, or Windows NT 4.0 server
• Microsoft SQL Server 7 running on Windows 2000 Server or Windows NT 4.0 Server
• Microsoft SQL Server 2000 and 2005 supported in two-node Windows cluster environments

*Note: To protect a computer running Microsoft SQL on Windows Small Business Server 2003, purchase Retrospect Small Business Server Premium Edition. This edition is designed specifically for use with Windows Small Business Server and includes the Retrospect Microsoft SQL Server Agent.

Microsoft Exchange Server Agent

The Exchange Server Agent add-on provides fast, precise backups of Microsoft Exchange Server 2007, Exchange Server 2003, Exchange 2000 Server, and Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5 while online. It can perform full, differential, or log/incremental backups at a database, individual mailbox, or message level to speed backup operations. The Exchange Agent add-on is designed to automatically restore an Exchange server to a specific point in time, eliminating the complex manual procedures that are otherwise required to restore e-mail environments. Retrospect can restore the entire Exchange database, an individual public folder, a mailbox, or a single e-mail. The Exchange Agent add-on is licensed for use on one Exchange server and includes a server client license. The following versions of Microsoft Exchange Server are supported:

• Exchange 2007 Server running on Windows 2003 Server
• Exchange Server 2003 running on Windows Server 2003 (Standard and Enterprise editions including R2 editions) or Windows Small Business Server 2003 (Standard or Premium edition including R2 editions)*
• Exchange 2000 Server running on Windows 2000 Server
• Exchange Server 5.5 running on Windows 2000 Server or Windows NT 4.0 Server
• Exchange 2000 and Exchange 2003 supported in two-node Windows cluster environments

*Note: To protect a computer running Microsoft Exchange on Windows Small Business Server 2003, purchase Retrospect Small Business Server Premium Edition or Retrospect Small Business Server Standard Edition. These editions are designed specifically for use with Windows Small Business Server and include the Retrospect Exchange Server Agent.

Add-on Value Package

The Add-on Value Package is a cost-effective way to purchase multiple Retrospect add-ons. It includes the Open File Backup Unlimited, Disaster Recovery, Advanced Tape Support, Microsoft SQL Server Agent, Microsoft Exchange Server Agent, and User Initiated Restore add-ons.

Add-on Value Package SBS

The Add-on Value Package SBS is a cost-effective way to purchase multiple Retrospect add-ons that are not included in the base product. It includes the Open File Backup Unlimited, Advanced Tape Support, and User Initiated Restore add-ons. For use only with Retrospect Small Business Server editions.

Client Licenses

Client licenses are available to extend the number of networked desktops and notebook computers that can be backed up using Retrospect Disk-to-Disk Edition.

Server Client Licenses

Server client licenses are available to back up networked servers. Server client licenses can be purchased for use with Retrospect Single Server, Retrospect Small Business Server, and Retrospect Disk-to-Disk editions. (Retrospect Multi Server edition includes license to protect an unlimited number of networked servers.

Add-ons and Client Licenses

	Multi Server	Single Server	Small Business Server Premium	Small Business Server Standard	Disk-to-Disk
Continuous Backup	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Open File Backup Unlimited	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Open File Backup 3 Server	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
User Initiated Restore	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Disaster Recovery (local)	Optional	Optional	Included	Included	Optional
Disaster Recovery (client)	Optional	Optional	Included	Included	Optional
Advanced Tape Support	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Microsoft SQL Server Agent	Optional	Optional	Included	Optional	Optional
Microsoft Exchange Server Agent	Optional	Optional	Included	Included	Optional
Add-on Value Package	Optional	Optional			Optional
Add-on Value Package SBS			Optional	Optional
Server Client License	Included	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Client License	Included	Included	Included	Included	Optional