dataStor Shield Release Version 5.0.246.1.

Shield version 5.0.246.1. from datastor is available for existing dataStor clients with current support agreements, and all new dataStor customers in Australia, exclusively from T Data Pty Ltd.

Version 5.0.246.1. delivers some enhancements including new Complete System Protection, BMR, and P2V recovery options, adding to the core strengths of dataStor including integrated, source-based deduplication, and agentless deployment, and allowing the package to compete directly with more main-stream image based backup applications.

dataStor Shield is now a competitive backup solution for any Windows environment, key differentiators from competitive packages include:

Patented Inbuilt source based deduplication that reduces the amount of disk space required to store your data on your / your client backup servers / devices, typically by around 50% (may vary depending on the type of data being backed up)
Because the data is de-duplicated at the protected server, VM or workstation before any data is sent across the network, dataStor Shield can reduce network traffic and backup windows.
dataStor does not require the installation of agents on protected machines, so it is easy to deploy and manage – updates only need to be installed on the management console

New in dataStor Shield 5.0.246.1.

Computer System Recovery:

Computer System Protection Plan: Integrated backup with all VSS Writers. Recording of volume sizes and system volume information. Support for Windows Vista, 7, 2008 and 2008 R2.
System Recovery Environment: Windows 7 based system recovery boot environment. Browseable Local and Network Recovery Points. Volume creation and mapping. Automated rebuild of boot information.
Protection and recovery of key application servers: Microsoft Small Business Server. Microsoft SQL o Microsoft Exchange. P2V recovery support for Hyper-V and VMWare.
Bootable ISO image: Download the image. Support for burning to DVD if booting from DVD media. Support for booting from USB drive.

Performance Enhancements:

High performance settings for initial protection plan runs: Support for ‘Files and Folder’ and ‘Computer System’ plans. Support for multiple processes to import data to specified store.
High performance settings for restore: Support for restoring files to original or alternate location. Support for multiple processes to restore multiple files simultaneously.

Extended Retention Settings:

Granular store and archive retention settings to conform to existing business rules: Retention of the last recovery point of a week (use specified last day of week) to be kept for a specified number of weeks. Retention of the last recovery point of a month to be kept for a specified number of months. Retention of the last recovery point of a quarter to be kept for a specified number of quarters. Retention of the last recovery point of a year to be kept for a specified number of years.

Archive Manager Configuration export/import
and maintenance tasks (aiqutil.exe):

Export of Archive Manager configuration information to .zip file: Capture of system configuration information in case of Archive Manager server replacement or failure. Support for migration of Archive Manager servers running on Windows 2003 to Windows 2008 and 2008 R2.
Import of Archive Manager configuration information from .zip file: Merge of configuration settings for Stores, Store Tasks, Local and Remote Protection Plans. Detection and update of store location and name information. Recreation of scheduled tasks for Store Task and Local Plans with correct ‘Start in’ folder and ‘Run as’ user credentials.
Update of store task, local and remote protection plan scheduled tasks ‘Start in’ folder and ‘Run as’ user credentials
Repair of store aliases and device settings in the registry