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Setup Cable as backup to T1

My company purchased a cable connection to run as a backup to our T1. Currently we are setup with the T1 split between 2 servers. 2 connections on each server set to load balance. They want to setup the cable line as a backup in case the t1 goes down....

Tags: backup, backup configuration, backup nic, cable, cable backup, DAIUTO, hardware, networking, server 2003, T1, windows

Discussion threads 2007-01-09

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Cable as a backup for T1?

I work for a small company that has a T1 coming into our main site. 6 remote sites are also coming into the 2 servers through a VPN tunnel. Most of the remote sites use cable at their internet line. The main site has an opportunity to consume a cable...

Tags: cable, T1, DAIUTO, networking, backup, IP, VPN

Q&A 2006-08-28

Large Backup Jobs

I have a CPA that is backing up 300gb a night to tape. The problem is that its taking 7.5 hours to complete the backup and the backup window only allows for 8 hours. Its an all windows environment and all servers are at the same office. ...

Tags: Backups, CHcomputers@..., backup, tape backup

Discussion threads 2007-10-05

"Network cable unplugged" in only 1 OS

Hi,a client had a bunch of spyware that I removed one of them resisted a lot. Now it keeps saying "a network cable is unplugged", and I cannot get any connection.I tested the cable itself, and it works fine.When I start the PC using a CD that starts a miniature...

Tags: cable, Microsoft Windows XP, network, network interface card, operating system, Registry, semmelbroesel, spyware

Q&A 2005-06-09

pri master hard disk:S.M.A.R.T. Status Bad, backup and replace

I rectenly bought 2 computersthe specs are:E1200 dual core celeronP5VD2-VM SE motherboard1GB Corsir 667 MHz ramPioneer DVR-115D IDE DVD DriveSeagate 160GB IDE DriveWhenever i connect both devices on the same IDE cable, the error message comes up - pri master hard disk:S.M.A.R.T. Status Bad, backup and replace.It reconizes the IDE...

Tags: Development tools, backup, IDE, cable, IDE cable

Discussion threads 2008-05-19

Yet Another Veritas Backup Exec Question

Hi eevryone this is my first post so bare with me, ill try and be as descriptive as possible.Were currently running x2 HP Proliant ML370's with a few gig memory each, and each have 3ghz twin processors. Both are also running Windows 2003 and with latest updates and drivers etc....

Tags: Storage management, Storage, VERITAS Software Corp., SCSI, tape drive, server, Symantec Backup Exec

Discussion threads 2008-06-17

recommend backup for 50-100 GB of storage

recommend backup for 50-100 GB of storageI have had bad luck with tape drives so I am looking for other hardware to use for backing up 50-100 GB of storage daily. What have you used successfully and consistently more than three months or what do you recommend I use that...

Tags: backup, hardware, jsfald, server, storage, storage solution, tape drive

Discussion threads 2005-07-18

Mozy online backup service for the SMB

Been using Mozy for over a yearI've been using Mozy for over a year and can't say enough good things about it. While I wouldn't use it as my only backup I use TimeMachine for a full backup it is nice to know that even when I'm on the road...

Tags: Backups, SMB/SME, jeremy@..., Mozy, backup, online backup, small and medium business

Discussion threads 2009-03-29

VoIP over cable broadband: Does it mean business?

Reliability and finger pointing...My wife and I still use POTS and cellphones for most of our home voice communications, precisely because no Internet connection in my experience has yet attained the "five nines" reliability that has been for decades the goal of most telcos. Uptime of 99.999% translates into...

Tags: broadband, cable, cable broadband, cable modem, DSL, Internet, isp, laptop computer, mdhealy@..., modem, networking, POTS, router, telco, troubleshooting, voip

Discussion threads 2007-02-28

Backup planning - in house or outsource?

Hi everyone,I'm a non-IT professional charged with various IT responsibilities in a small accounting firm. I am grateful for the opportunity to learn from you all!I have a question about data backup. Here is the background info: We have two office locations, almost 100 miles apart. We have a Windows...

Tags: accounting, ajohnston@..., backup, cpa, disaster recovery, drp, it management, offsite storage, outsource, server, vpn

Discussion threads 2005-11-08

Backup Help!!!!

Hi all,I have some questions about buying a backup device foe a network w/6 pc's running Win NT4..1. What is the difference between a tape drive and an external hard drive for a backup device?2. If i get and ext. hard drive, wont it eventually run out of disk space?...

Tags: Backups, Storage management, backup, server, hard drive

Discussion threads 2008-11-09

Large nightly backup over T1? Speed an issue

We are attempting to get an offsite backup off the ground for our graphic design server. This server houses nearly 500 GB of data of which maybe 4-8 gb can change daily. We'd like to use a mirror or incremental backup to a 1TB HP MediaVault. We have a second...

Tags: Backups, Network technology, NETWORKING, backup, T1

Discussion threads 2008-08-11

Any recommendations for a low cost backup system?

My boss has asked me to look into setting up an offsite backup system. He wants some kind of computer to keep at his house and our backed up files will be uploaded to it every night. Is there anything I should be aware of in doing this? We'll probably...

Tags: backup, computer, jneilson, security, it management, hardware, network, networking, backup system, hard drive

Discussion threads 2007-01-23

Problem using LTO-3 media on Symantec Backup Exec.

I installed an IBM Ultrium TD3 drive on my Backup Exec 11b server. It is shown on the stand-alone drive list OK (product ID: IBM Ultrium TD3, Drive type : LTO-64K (64K, 10, 0, e, hu). The problem that I'm facing is that trying to use the LTO-3 media...

Tags: Storage management, Symantec Corp., SCSI, tape, IBM Ultrium, Symantec Backup Exec, SCSI Adapter

Discussion threads 2008-01-30

Cable Unplugged message

My Win XP laptop using built in NIC Intel PRO/100. It keep display a message "A network cable is unplugged". Network cable is already plugged in. No LED lights at my laptop UTP port, its just nothing. In device manager the device is working properly.What is the cause ?Does my...

Tags: NETWORKING, Network technology, cable, network, network interface card, network port, network cable, IP

Discussion threads 2008-10-23

Offsite Backup

Whats the best offsite backup solution for a small to medium business? We have about 200 gigs of data.. daily incrementals would be around a gig each. We use mysql 2000 server.External Hard DrivesI recently started doing our offsite backups with external hard drives. The Western Digital Passport...

Tags: Backups, Storage management, backup, Online Backup Manager

Discussion threads 2008-04-25

Backup Drive When Windows Is Corrupted

Hi, I recently got a trojan on my computer, Onecare decided that my subscription had run out so I was unprotected for a couple days until I noticed. The trojan has corrupted one of my Vista boot files, the notorious ntoskrnl.exe. I know I probably wont be able to fix...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Backups, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista, ntoskrnl.exe, CD, backup, command prompt

Discussion threads 2008-09-09

Backup Battery Recommendation

I just recently moved my servers to a better ventilated room and found out that there is only one backup battery that the servers are plugged into. how many backup batteries would be necessary to keep my system up in case of a disaster, which would allow me adequate...

Tags: Engineering, Remember IT, battery, United Parcel Service of America Inc., server, backup

Discussion threads 2008-01-17

PC Backup Utilities Pro 2008e (Windows)

PC Backup Utilities is an exclusive backup/restore solution for home and business purposes. With this comprehensive solution, Even a novice can backs up his/her Windows/Linux Systems, documents, business information, photos, musics and emails; Upgrade hard drive and migrate/propagate system to other computers locally or over network will become an easy...

Tags: Hard Drive, PC, Microsoft Windows, Backup Utility, PC Backup Utilities, Desktops, Hardware

Software downloads 2008-09-09

Windows server 2003 cannot ping via Switch but crossover cable?

I am setting up a two servers with windows server 2003. One for domain controller and one for sub-domain controller backup both with Active Directory and DNS. The problem is I cannot ping them by connecting to a switch with Cat-5 cable. However, I can ping them by using a...

Tags: Network technology, Servers, sommesmoon@..., Microsoft Windows, cable, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows Server 2003

Discussion threads 2007-07-26