System Center Data Protection Manager (DPM) is a server software application that enables disk-based data protection and recovery for file and application servers in an Active Directory domain. DPM performs replication, synchronization, and Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS) to provide nearly continuous protection and rapid, reliable data recovery.

This 64-bit version operates on a computer with a 64-bit processor and 64-bit drivers. A 32-bit version is also available.

Organisations can deploy DPM within their data centers to centralize backup to DPM or to back up remote or branch office servers over the WAN to a central DPM site. DPM is designed to protect up to a total of 6 terabytes of data, from as many as 30 servers, on a single DPM server. The maximum number of servers varies depending on server workload. Supported servers include Windows Server, Exchange Server, SQL Server, and SharePoint services. DPM 2007 can protect clustered file and application servers, in addition to standalone servers.

With DPM, an organisation can create a two-tiered backup solution that combines the convenience and reliability of short-term disk backups — where most recovery requests are concentrated — with the security of tape or other removable media for long-term archiving.

License Requirements: This product includes only the DPM server license. A standard or enterprise server management license (ML) is required for each server that is protected by a server running DPM. Enterprise MLs are not available for donation through The CTX Programme, but they can be purchased through Microsoft's Charity Open Licensing program.

A client management license (ML) is required for each nonserver device protected by Data Protection Manager. Clients may be licensed per operating system environment (OSE) or per user.

When a device has multiple operating system environments (OSEs), a separate license is required for each OSE protected by Data Protection Manager. For more information about licensing Data Protection Manager, see System Center Licensing from Microsoft.

Features:

Under the Software Assurance programme, customers acquire the right to install any new release of products covered in the agreement during the term of their coverage.
During the backup process, DPM protects open files, ensuring a complete, reliable backup of all data.
In addition to handling administrator-initiated recovery operations in DPM Administrator Console, DPM enables end-user recovery operations from client computers.
Storing shadow copies for end-user recovery on the DPM server allows central management of end-user recovery for multiple file servers.
DPM provides zero-data-loss recovery for supported Microsoft server applications.

Requirements:

This product includes only the DPM server license. A standard or enterprise server management license (ML) is required for each server that is protected by a server running DPM. Enterprise MLs are not available for donation through TechSoup Stock, but may be purchased through Microsoft's Charity Open Licensing program.

When a device has multiple operating system environments (OSEs), a separate license is required for each OSE protected by Data Protection Manager.

Installing this product requires a license key and installation media. After your order is processed, instructions for obtaining the license key will be sent to your organisation email address.

Price: £10.00 + VAT