Seagate Backup Exec First to Support Microsoft Windows 2000 Beta 3

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Seagate Software, the leading provider of storage management solutions, has announced its continued support for Microsoft with the first backup solution to support the upcoming release of Microsoft Windows 2000 beta 3. This modified version of Seagate Backup Exec is designed to work specifically with Microsoft Windows 2000 and is available on a select basis directly from Seagate Software. The solution supports backup and recovery of the Windows 2000 Active Directory, Windows NT File System 5.0, and other new file system features such as the Encrypted File System and Distributed File System (DFS).

Key Takeaways:

  • Seagate Backup Exec is the first storage management solution to support Microsoft Windows 2000 beta 3, designed to work specifically with the new operating system technology.
  • The modified version of Seagate Backup Exec supports backup and recovery of the Windows 2000 Active Directory, Windows NT File System 5.0, and other new file system features.
  • Seagate Backup Exec gives users of Microsoft Windows 2000 the flexibility to use a more robust backup solution to protect their environment.
  • The solution is available on a select basis directly from Seagate Software.
  • Seagate Software has provided the backup applet in Microsoft Windows NT since its initial release in 1991.
  • Seagate Backup Exec features Seagate Software's Intelligent Disaster Recovery Option, Advanced Device and Media Management, Agent Accelerator performance technology, integrated reporting with Seagate Crystal Reports, and a wizard-based interface, Seagate Backup Exec Assistant.
  • The solution supports Microsoft Tape Format and Windows NT tape and device APIs, ensuring compatibility today and easy integration for future backup needs.
  • Seagate Backup Exec is the next product in the family of Seagate Software Enterprise Information Management solutions designed to improve Information Availability.

Statistics:

  • Seagate Backup Exec supports backup and recovery of the Windows 2000 Active Directory.
  • The solution supports backup and recovery of Windows NT File System 5.0.
  • Seagate Backup Exec supports other new file system features such as the Encrypted File System and Distributed File System (DFS).
  • Seagate Software has provided the backup applet in Microsoft Windows NT since its initial release in 1991.
  • Seagate Backup Exec features Intelligent Disaster Recovery Option, Advanced Device and Media Management, Agent Accelerator performance technology, and integrated reporting with Seagate Crystal Reports.

Sources:

  • Seagate Software press release: "Seagate Software Announces First Support for Microsoft Windows 2000 Beta 3 with Seagate Backup Exec"
  • Microsoft Corporation: "Microsoft Windows 2000 Build: Microsoft Product Support Services"
  • Seagate Software website: "About Seagate Software"