Backup for Lotus Notes Domino -3
As mentioned in the earlier posting Lotus Notes Domino falls under the category of servers that support incremental backup. This helps in easy backup of applications and databases with minimum concern about storage memory.
There are several Backup products like IBM’s ADSM back up solution, BakBone’s NetVault, BrightStor ARCserve Backup Agent, Lascon Storage, and Cheyenne’s Arcserve Backup with Notes Agent etc. Most of these products support incremental backup of applications and come with their own unique features.
Cheyenne’s ARCserve is simple to install and configure but seem to have difficulties when large number of servers are to be backed up in a central location. BrightStor ARCserve Backup Agent for Lotus Domino enables backup of a local or remote server without shutting down the server or disrupting user access.
Among the many options available IBM’s Adstar/ADSM back up solution and Cheyenne’s ARCserve Backup with Notes Agent are regarded as the most convenient products used for Lotus Notes Domino backup.
However the pick of the lot is the IBM’s ADSM which has a product line that can suit any kind of enterprise- be it very small or an SME or a large enterprise. It has amazing recovery capability which includes Online, Nearline & Offline recovery. The server speed degradation is also minimal with the use of this product. A centralized backup management system can easily be developed with its ability to support backing up of servers at remote locations also.