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Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery 7 (Desktop Edition)

By Kane Sharma, Enex TestLab on 12 October 2007 11:08 AM

Tags: recovery, backup, exec, data, symantec, restore, file, minutes

Manufacturer: Symantec

Platform

  • Mac
  • No
  • Windows
  • Yes
  • Web-based
  • No

Talkback 3 comments

    SCREEN SAVERS??? What?? don't ...ricardo mardi -- 12/10/07

    SCREEN SAVERS??? What?? don't you mean to say 'desktop background pictures instead'?... very amateurish terminology. Ok, now, to the data recovery scenario.... so you deleted a few files & the clicked for a restore? WOW!!! very very 'real world' scenario!! impressive!.. how about other little things like... bad sectors...does it give you a daily surface scan/check & report on it??
    what happens when the drive dies? how do you boot & reinstall the backed up image? have you tried this?? ...... If I had these guys doing the testing & reporting for me,... sorry but you would be FIRED in 30 seconds flat. Down right DANGEROUS ignorance that can send a biz broke when they loose their data. Screen Savers??????...

    Thanks for the advise editor - ...Managing Director - SparkComm -- 12/10/07

    Thanks for the advise editor - we very much appreciate your words of true wisdom and have taken your thoughts into consideration in purchasing this software today.

    We think the person who submitted the Anon comment was not entirely relevant in their remarks and believe that the info you supplied was relevant to our business objectives. Cheers!

    Looks like a Symantec sales re ...ricardo mardi -- 12/10/07

    Looks like a Symantec sales rep decided to put in his 2c worth. Good on you for sticking up for symantec corporation!

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Overview

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The good:
  • Simple and efficient solution to system failures
  • Image file can be copied to CD or DVD
  • Supports Windows Vista 64-bit edition
  • Easy user-friendly interface and simple navigational tools
The bad:
  • Software installation is "sluggish"
  • Not supplied with a manual
The bottomline:

Symantec Backup Exec 7.0 acts as the Panadol to an IT administrator's restoration headaches.

Editors’ rating:

8/10

RRP: AU$106.53

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