Backup to disk on another server

[zacca]

Hi there,

I got 2 w2k3 servers, 1 main server act as DC/tape server/backup server/etc, the other member server/application server, both servers with AS11.0 client agent.

I used to backup both servers to tape, now for daily backup, I would like to backup server1 data to server2's harddisk free space, & backup server2 data to server1's harddisk free space. Only for weekly backup the write to tape.

Wondering if this could be done or not?

Thanks in advance for help!

 

[pakilaci]

Use the Configuration menu, Device Configuration, and create File System Devices. To use a shared folder as a File System Device that you want to access through the network, specify the Universal Naming Convention (UNC) path of the shared folder, for example, \\SERVER1\fs_drive. (If the BrightStor server is running on Microsoft Windows XP or Windows 2003 platforms, you cannot use a mapped drive as a file system device.)

 

[vschumpy]

Actually with the latest versions you can use mapped drives to XP and 2003 as well I think.

Remember that backup speed will depend upon the reliability of your network infrastructure amongst other things.

 

[SimonDavis]

Just in case - the FSD option was included on an update - some versions of Arcserve won't offer it 'out of the box'.

If you don't see FSD options, go to their website and get the latest update.

 

[zacca]

thx pakilaci, vschumpy, simondavis for all your help!