In computer business news recently, Symantec announced it had enhanced its Backup Exec data protection package with a brand new version.  The new version of the software includes continuous data protection and encryption capabilities.  The company’s Ghost desktop migration software is also now compatible with Windows Vista.

Continous Data Protection

The major news for the computer business with Symantec’s new data protection program is the continuous protection feature.  CDP allows data changes to be immediately backed up at defined intervals so that users can instantly get to a deleted corrupted or compromised file.

Continuous data protection means that there is increased ability to protect company emails.  Customers can also do a full backup monthly and rely on the CDP feature of Backup Exec to change the e-mail database as needed.  This means e-mail can be backed up all at once instead of having to do backup of individual mailboxes.

Encryption Features

This new software package for the computer business, Backup Exec 11d also comes with 128-bit and 256-bit AES encryption, all-inclusive.  Solution providers thus get the opportunity to sell to more customer organizations that use encryption.  Turning encryption on adds approximately a 20-percent overhead to the process of backing up.

Ghost Solution

Symantec is also preparing for the release of Windows Vista by offering a new version of its Ghost Solution software that allows for the deployment and management of PC images.  Ghost Solution 2.0 offers support for Vista as well as x64-bit Windows.  This new version allows customers to move PC images from current versions of Windows and past Windows versions.

Backup Exec 11d will ship Monday, while Ghost Solution is set to ship November 30.  Cost per license in the computer business will be $39.20.

Blogged By:  Computer Consulting 101