Hello,
we have a small domain network of 20 client computers and one Microsoft Small Business Server 2011 Standard. As protection software we have bought Symantec Protection Suite Small Business Edition, which includes Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery.
Now we want to backup all of our clients using Backup Exec System Recovery. In the best case we would have a central management software that allows us the following:
- roll-out of Backup Exec System Recovery to the clients
- centrally manage backup tasks for our clients
- monitor backup status
- notify if backup did not work
With Symantec support they advised us to use Symantec System Recovery Management Solution (SSR-MS). But I am doubtful if this is really a suitable product for us, because under http://www.symantec.com/business/support/index?page=content&id=TECH157286 it says that
- this is a solution suitable for an environment with 20 or more servers,
- it does not support installing on a domain controller. We indeed have a SMALL network and the server on which I would install the management software is used as domain controller.
I fear that we would deal with a monster that makes our server a lame duck ... .
⇒ Is this the right product for us?
If not, which would be the right product with Symantec (should not produce additional licensing costs)?
If yes:
- does it cost anything (against the background of our Protection Suite Small Business license)?
- is there a cloud solution available or do we have to install SSR-MS on our SBS 2011?
- is SSR-MS a ressource monster?
- would SBS 2011 Standard be supported by SSR-MS 2013?
- is this the correct installation document? http://www.symantec.com/business/support/index?page=content&id=TECH201523&profileURL=https%3A%2F%2Fsymaccount-profile.symantec.com%2FSSO%2Findex.jsp%3FssoID%3D13724474802358h29XbvJxarPEKUK28gYrQ8CpFV5XR8I8A1vB
- where do I find documentation for SSR-MS itself (for rolling out Backup Exec System Recovery, centrally creating backup tasks and so on ...)?
Sorry for my beginner questions. I am a Symantec starter ;-)
Thanks and best regards,
tantalos