STORACTIVES LIVEBACKUP SUCCESSFULLY TESTED FOR ENTERPRISE SCALABILITY AT MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY CENTER Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates Cites Storactives Development Success at Tech Centers Grand Ope

Storactive, Inc., developer of LiveBackup 2.0, a client-server software solution providing real-time data protection for Microsoft Windows-based workstations, was cited by Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates for successfully testing its software for enterprise scalability at the Microsoft Technology Center--Silicon Valley (MTC-SV). Storactives LiveBackup passed a clustering fail-over test--important because it shows that the software could be scaled up for larger enterprise customers desiring a high availability system. This means that with development, LiveBackups rich suite of real-time backup and data recovery tools will be able to be deployed in organizations with large numbers of end-users, servers and systems, which could greatly increase the softwares market.

Storactive, Inc., developer of LiveBackup 2.0, a client-server software solution providing real-time data protection for Microsoft Windows-based workstations, was recently cited by Microsoft Corp. Chairman and Chief Software Architect Bill Gates for successfully testing its software for enterprise scalability at the Microsoft Technology Center--Silicon Valley (MTC-SV). The citation was part of Gates presentation at the MTC-SVs grand opening event in Mountain View, California on March 26.

Storactive was the first of three companies mentioned for its successful lab engagement, and the presentation noted Storactives ability to accomplish a successful clustering fail-over test on the first day the companys developers were in the lab. The lab tests ultimately showed that Storactives LiveBackup software can be scaled up for larger enterprise customers desiring a high availability system. This important step in the softwares development means that LiveBackups rich suite of real-time backup and data recovery tools will be able to be deployed in organizations with large numbers of end-users, servers and systems without significantly affecting overall network performance.

Our work at the Microsoft Technology Center--Silicon Valley will be invaluable as we continue to improve LiveBackups capabilities for enterprise customers," said Mark Skiba, Storactive co-founder and CEO. We can attribute much of our successful lab time to the outstanding resources and support at the MTC," he continued. Further, our adherence to Microsofts best practice" software architecture and coding as a Microsoft .NET application has helped us follow an efficient development process with outstanding results."

Storactive adopted Microsofts software development model early on, specifically configuring its LiveBackup software for Windows-based workstations on Microsoft Windows NT and later Windows 2000 servers. The softwares capability for real-time backup is accomplished via mirroring at the file system level through use of the Microsoft SQL client-server relational database management system. Configured as a Microsoft .NET application, the most recent version of LiveBackup uses XML, an open standard which removes barriers to data sharing and software integration, as well as Microsoft SQL Server 2000, which makes it easier to scale the software up.

LiveBackup 2.0 Product Summary

LiveBackup 2.0 is a client-server software solution providing data backup and disaster recovery tools for Windows-based workstations. Unlike backup products that operate on an intrusive schedule, LiveBackup 2.0 operates transparently, continually backing up files in real time-whenever a user saves a file it is automatically backed up. Should a data loss problem occur, easy-to-use wizards facilitate fast file recovery, as well as system rollback/restore to a known good state for malfunctioning PCs. LiveBackup centralizes PC management, allowing IT administrators to remotely conduct system repairs, create bare-metal disaster recovery images, migrate user data (as in a Windows 2000 upgrade), and centralize storage of data from remote and laptop users.

System Requirements

LiveBackup 2.0 Server can be hosted either on Windows NT 4.0 Server or Windows 2000 Server. LiveBackup 2.0 Client supports Windows 95 (OSR2 and higher), Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0 Workstation, and Windows 2000 Professional. LiveBackup fully supports both Active Directory service and Windows NT Domain networking, and works seamlessly through firewalls.

Pricing and Availability

Now available, Storactive LiveBackup 2.0 pricing begins at $129 per seat, and volume discounts are offered. For more information and/or a free evaluation, call 310-302-7270 or e-mail sales@storactive.com.

About Microsoft Technology Centers

Microsoft Technology Centers (MTCs) are new, state-of-the-art labs and training facilities that provide customers with a complete development environment to accelerate the design and launch of robust e-business solutions utilizing Microsoft technologies and those of selected technology partners. The Microsoft Technology Center in Silicon Valley is Microsofts largest MTC investment in the world and is the premier development, testing, and training center for leading companies throughout Silicon Valley and beyond. Through people, products, and technology partners, the Center provides infrastructure, support, expertise, and a best practices" development philosophy, to startups and clicks & mortar companies to develop, test and tune their applications to achieve unsurpassed performance through Microsoft .NET solutions.

About Storactive

Since its founding in 1997, Storactive, Inc.s mission has been to develop cutting-edge technologies to best serve the storage management and data recovery needs of both large and small corporations. Storactives IT solutions, including workstation backup through LiveBackup, can help lower PC maintenance and support costs for organizations in all fields. For more information about Storactive, its products and investment opportunities, call (310) 302-7280, email info@storactive.com, or visit http://www.storactive.com.

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