• Multiplexed backup and restore optimizes performance
• Client compression (now supported on Windows NT/2000 and NetWare clients) reduces network traffic
• Non-proprietary tape format provides the ability to create .tar compatible tapes
• True image restore recreates data based on the current allocations, eliminating the recovery of obsolete data
• Data encryption option assures security of sensitive information

Flexible Implementation:

• VERITAS NetBackup wizards quickly and easily configure devices, media, and backup policies
• Remote administration allows full backup and restore capabilities from any location, including dial-up networks
• Electronic client installation simplifies and speeds up software distribution of VERITAS NetBackup client agents
• User-initiated backup and restore reduces system administrator intervention
• Network bandwidth throttling controls network utilization of VERITAS NetBackup
• Job and storage unit prioritization allows backups to be performed based on importance and preference of available storage resources
• Windows NT/2000 Open Transaction Manager integrates open file backup of Windows systems
• NetWare Open Transaction Manager integrates open file backup of NetWare system

Data Center Strength and Reliability:

• Unique, multi-tier architecture based on a distributed architecture of master servers, media servers, and clients allows the entire system to be monitored by VERITAS Global Data Manager
• Media server failover automatically re-routes client backups to another server when a failure occurs

Mainframe Strength Media Management:

• Automatic robotic/tape drive configuration greatly reduces the time required to configure storage devices
• Dynamic individual and library tape drive sharing lowers backup peripheral costs by sharing tape drives with multiple VERITAS NetBackup servers
• Complete tape management is provided for the entire tape lifecycle, including offsite rotation

Robust Instrumentation:

• Backup progression bar quickly determines when a backup will finish
• Tape volume, drive, and library viewing reports on important information, such as tape utilization and drive configuration
• Message log categorization and identification allows you to easily diagnose problems
• Browsing and historical reporting logs allows in-depth analysis of prior activity
• Topology views of servers and storage resources used in backup and recovery operations

Heterogeneous Support:

• Full support for Windows 2000 includes backup of the Active Directory, System State, mount points, reparse points, and other Windows 2000 attributes
• Support for all major operating systems includes Windows NT/2000, Novell NetWare, Linux, and all major UNIX platforms
• Integrated support for EMC TimeFinder, HDS Shadow Image and HP BusinessCopy XP technology supports advanced backup and recovery operations
• Sun PC Netlink support provides seamless back up of Solaris servers using PC Netlink to run NTFS
• Database and application aware coverage for all leading options databases and applications, including Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, Sybase, Informix, DB2, Microsoft Exchange, Lotus Notes, and SAP R/3

End-to-End Integration:

• VERITAS NetBackup
• VERITAS Bare Metal Restore
• VERITAS Foundation Suite
• VERITAS Database Edition
• VERITAS File System
• VERITAS Volume Manage
• VERITAS Volume Replicator
• VERITAS FlashSnap
• VERITAS Cluster Server

Automated Disaster Recovery Preparation:

• Optional NetBackup Vault enables the entire process of tape rotation both onsite and offsite