* Offers the first comprehensive reference on the topic of backup systems for both UNIX and Windows NT * Provides a complete tutorial on the general topic of data backup systems along with a detailed, step-by-step guide for planning and full implementation of backup systems * Authors include personal tips and strategic and tactical advice gained from many company implementations * Uses VERITAS NetBackup product to illustrate backup system functions
From the Back Cover
Arm yourself with all the information you need to architect a backup and recovery system System backup is essential in any enterprise–protecting data is equivalent to protecting the company or agency. Whether you have the task of putting together a backup and recovery system for your organization or you are thinking about how backup and recovery fits within the scope of total data availability, Implementing Backup and Recovery is an invaluable resource. This detailed guide takes you throu (more…)
4.0 out of 5 stars
Well organized and worth the reading
Vertical applications, such this backup software, often comes with bare documents or none at all. So it is frustrating to go screen after screen trying to understand how it works…
2.0 out of 5 stars
Someone Please Shorten This Book
I don’t know how many more books like this I can read. Except for the examples, its very high level.
3.0 out of 5 stars
not that useful. not good at all for netbackup.
not that useful in real life. not good at all for netbackup.
however, it is good for “general knowledge” about backup.
really good for calculating capacity etc.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing general resource despite vendor-centric approach
I don’t normally find value in general topic books that use a specific product to illustrate concepts; however, this book is an exception.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great overview of Backup and Recovery
This book is a must have for the person doing backup and recovery in an enterprise environment. It cuts through all the chase and gets right to the point.