Microsoft KB Archive/86861

= Alternate Backup Software for LAN Manager =

Article ID: 86861

Article Last Modified on 10/31/2006



This article was previously published under Q86861



SUMMARY
There are many backup solutions available commercially. Microsoft LAN Manager software ships with Sytron's Sytos Plus software. This article provides a list of commercially available software solutions for many backup needs. Please consult the companies listed below about information relevant to your networking needs.



BACKUP SOFTWARE FOR MICROSOFT LAN MANAGER
Product: EzTape PM (Compatible with OS/2) Company: Irwin Magnetic Systems, Inc. (subsidiary of Archive Corp.) It has been reported that the following address and phone numbers are not correct anymore: Old Address: 2101 Commonwealth Blvd.            Ann Arbor, MI  48105

Old Phone #s: (800) 421-1879; (313) 930-9000 FAX: (313) 995-8287 Tech support: (800) 348-6242 Description:

Backup program for standalone or networked PCs. Includes integrated library, data compression and encryption, multithreading, open file backup, multiple hard disk volume backup, unattended backup, server-based and workstation-based backup for OS/2 LANs, and full support for extended attributes and long filenames of HPFS volumes.

Product: FileSafe (Rel.6.0) (Compatible with PC-MS/DOS and OS/2) Company: Mountain Network Solutions, Inc. (subsidiary of Nakamichi        Peripherals Corp.)

Address: 240 E. Hacienda Ave.        Campbell, CA  95008-6687 (800) 458-0300; (408) 379-4300        FAX: (408) 379-4302 Tech support: Use toll-free number Description:

Tape backup system. Includes full, selective, or automatic backup, separate tape verification, data compression, restore, tape directory, and user-definable defaults. Provides backup of any network drive to specific station and supports over 100,000 files per backup. Provides simultaneous backup of online server over network. Supports Mountain's line of tape drives and other SCSI-based tape drive systems. Supports most networks and interfaces.

Product: MaynStream for OS/2 (V.1.0) (Compatible with OS/2) Company: Maynard Electronics (subsidiary of Archive Corp.)

Address: 36 Skyline Dr.        Lake Mary, FL  32746 (800) 821-8782; (407) 263-3500        FAX: (407) 263-3555 Tech support: (800) 227-6296 Description:

Provides backup and restore capability of all file attributes and automatically restores and redirects files between HPFS and FAT file systems. Provides ability to set up scripts for migrating and grooming hard disk volumes and for freeing online storage of unused, static files. Supports pathnames up to 260 characters. Includes tape catalogs, password protection, and fast file restore.

Product: NoStop Network (V.2.1) (Compatible with PC-MS/DOS)

(Network compatible with 3COM) Company: Nonstop Networks, Ltd.

Address: 20 Waterside New York, NY 10010 (212) 481-8488        FAX: (212) 779-2956 Description:

Level 3 fault tolerant utility that duplicates multiple designated directories to backup devices on network. Allows continuous processing when disk drive or server fails. Includes automated recovery and verify routines. Mirrors up to 13 pairs of logical drives anywhere on network.

Product: Sytos Plus File Backup Manager for DOS and OS/2

(Compatible with PC-DOS, MS-DOS, OS/2, and SCO XENIX) Company: Sytron Corp. (subsidiary of Rexon, Inc.)

Address: 134 Flanders Rd.        Westborough, MA  01581 (508) 898-0100        FAX: (508) 898-2677 Description:

File backup program that supports 60 MB to 2.3 GB and floppy disk. Includes Error Correction Code, Quick File Access, compression, automated unattended operations, and redirection during restore. Provides customizable retry of busy files, broadcasting, network volumes one-step selection, and archiving of inactive files. Enables file transfer between different operating systems. Includes graphical, intuitive user interface, password protection, file indexing, and support for multiple SCSI devices. Allows procedures and options to be saved for recall or editing.

BACKUP SOFTWARE (MICROSOFT LAN MANAGER SUPPORT NOT IMPLIED)
Product: IBM PS/2 Internal Tape Backup Program (OS/2 version) (V.2.0)

(Compatible with OS/2) Company: IBM (International Business Machines)

Address: Old Orchard Rd.        Armonk, NY  10504 (800) 426-2468; (914) 765-1900        Tech support: Use toll-free number Description:

IBM no. 34F3046, 30F5272. Enhances PS/2 Model 50, 50Z, 60, 70 and 80, allowing user to transfer up to 120 MB of OS/2-formatted data from disk storage device to removable .25-inch mini tape cartridge for later recall. Includes PS/2 Internal Tape Backup Program, IBM Internal Tape Backup Unit, and formatted mini tape cartridge.

Product: KeepTrack Plus (V.2.1) (Compatible with PC-MS/DOS and OS/2) Company: The Finot Group

Address: 1504 Franklin St., Ste. 310 Oakland, CA 94612 (800) 748-6480; (510) 465-1100        FAX: (510) 465-1376 Description:

Combines hard disk backup program with shell disk manager. Backs up and restores disk system from batch files within KeepTrack Plus's shell or from another shell. Runs backup or restore unattended. Estimates number of disks required for backup. Creates necessary directories on hard disk. Prints out tree, files, directory, and status.

Product: Labtech Control-FT

(Compatible with PC-MS/DOS, OS/2, UNIX, and DEC VAX/VMS) Company: Laboratory Technologies Corp.

Address: 400 Research Dr.        Wilmington, MA  01887 (508) 657-5400        FAX: (508) 658-9972 Tech support: (508) 657-5910 Description:

Offers protection to users with critical applications through system of hardware and software redundant architecture. Offers system redundancy with hot backup, continuous operation and recovery in event of I/O error, disk-full handling, error trapping and recovery, and sensor voting. Requires two computers connected through RS232 serial links that continuously monitor each other to guard against any CPU crashes. Provides sensor voting, which guarantees correct system operation in presence of single sensor failure.

Product: RetroChron Storage Management System (V.3.5)

(Compatible with PC-MS/DOS) Company: Vortex Systems, Inc.

Address: 800 Vinial St.        Pittsburgh, PA  15212 (412) 322-7820        FAX: (412) 322-8888 Description:

Includes full restore by directory, date, modified files, file-by-file, user-controlled verification, and automatic formatting of backup media.

Product: Sytos Plus/IBM File Backup Utilities

(Compatible with PC-MS/DOS and OS/2) Company: IBM (International Business Machines)

Address: Old Orchard Rd.        Armonk, NY  10504 (800) 426-2468; (914) 765-1900        Tech support: Use toll-free number Description:

Archive, backup, compare, and restore utility. Includes option to compress backed-up files, condensing files up to 70 percent of original file size. Reduces backup media by over half.

