BRU Server - Next Generation MAC OS X Client/Server Backup Delivered By TOLIS Group

TOLIS Group today announces BRU Server for Mac OS X, a robust native Mac OS X client/server-based backup software solution. Delivering the reliability of the venerable BRU(tm) technology, BRU Server is packed with functionality that includes: three interface options that allow flexible and fully customizable operation, Disk Staging, the ability to backup systems that are intermittently attached to the network, and virtually limitless scalability.

SCOTTSDALE, AZ (PRWEB) February 24, 2004 --TOLIS Group today announces BRU Server for Mac OS X, a robust native Mac OS X client/server-based backup software solution. Delivering the reliability of the venerable BRU(tm) technology, BRU Server is packed with functionality that includes: three interface options that allow flexible and fully customizable operation, Disk Staging, the ability to backup systems that are intermittently attached to the network, and virtually limitless scalability.

BRU Server offers 3 interfaces that allow specification of the backup operation to support unique business requirements. The graphical interface delivers intuitive point-and-click access to BRU Server's robust feature set. The character-based and command line management consoles provide local and remote control, and headless backup and restore operations can be managed via telnet or ssh sessions. BRU Server is also fully scriptable from the command line.

BRU Server for Mac OS X provides 100% coverage of all Mac OS X file attributes without limitation, including support of case-sensitivity under the new 10.3 Server HFS+ filesystem and compatibility with the 10.3 FileVault feature. Installation is exceptionally straightforward and is aided by the automatic recognition and configuration of client systems and tape devices.

BRU Server can write client system data to a centralized Disk Stage (D2D) attached to the server system to address today's shrinking backup windows. Staging the backup to disk first virtually eliminates the apparent backup window realized at the client system level, and provides near instantaneous access to recover client system files. Xserve RAID or JBOD (Just a Bunch Of Disks) subsystems can comprise the Disk Stage, and the Disk Stage can be "stacked" to support parallel data streams, thereby further enhancing throughput. BRU Server also supports disk-to-disk-to-tape (D2D2T) backup operations and the traditional model of disk-to-tape (D2T).

BRU's industry-unique ability to fully verify backups in a self-contained out-of-band process eliminates the need for continued access to system disks and further minimizes the impact of backup time on overall system availability.

Hardwired client systems are increasingly being replaced by mobile systems that are intermittently attached to the network. BRU Server for Mac OS X can be configured to automatically back up these mobile systems when they are physically plugged-in, or enter into the business' wireless coverage area. Following recognition by BRU Server, these backups typically complete in a few seconds, depending on the amount of data to be backed-up following the first full backup.

BRU Server for Mac OS X is able to write multiple, simultaneous streams of non-interleaved client system data to the Disk Stage or to SCSI/Fibre Channel tape libraries containing any number of tape drives and tape cartridge slots. Additional tape support includes: native device support that eliminates special drivers, tape barcode support, tape library Autobalancing(tm), intelligent cataloguing that supports QFA (Quick File Access) to select files contained on tape, and comprehensive monitoring tools. Able to pull single streams of data off a 2GB/Fibre configured Xserve RAID in excess of 130 MB per second; BRU Server can stream the most modern tape drive technology and assures a return on tape hardware investments made today and tomorrow.

BRU Server Basic, BRU Server Network, and BRU Server Enterprise are available to provide support ranging from two networked systems to the largest enterprise. Pricing starts at $379 USD for BRU Server Basic, Additional client licenses are available individually and in cost-effective packs of 5, 10, 25, and
100 seat licenses. Annual technical support agreements are available that provide access to expert knowledge and free updates as they may become available.

At announcement time, client system support includes: Mac OS X, all Linux, FreeBSD, Solaris, HP-UX, IRIX, AIX, SCO OpenServer and UnixWare. Additional client system support is under development, including broad-based x86 Windows system support.

ABOUT TOLIS GROUP, INC.

TOLIS Group Inc. is a privately held corporation whose mission is the provision of leading-edge data protection products for end-users and computer OEMs that are effective, reliable, and of excellent value. The TOLIS servicemark of "Backup You Can Trust" guides every aspect of business.

TOLIS produces native backup solutions to support the UNIX marketplace, including support of the Linux and Mac OS X platforms. The venerable BRU backup engine that has been delivering unsurpassed data backup and recovery reliability since 1985 forms the foundation of all BRU solutions. BRU solution coverage spans from the user in the home to the largest client/server-based heterogeneous system network topologies.

TOLIS also administers the Linux Tape Device Certification Program. www.linuxtapecert.org

Contact TOLIS Group at PH: 1.480.505.0488, FAX: 1.480.505.0492, E-mail: bruinfo@tolisgroup.com, or visit TOLIS on the Web at: www.tolisgroup.com

TOLIS is an acronym for Talented Organization Leveraging Intelligent Solutions

BRU and BRU Server are trademarks of the TOLIS Group. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

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Media Contact:
Bob Christ, EVP
TOLIS Group, Inc.
480.505.0488 x253
bchrist@tolisgroup.com