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LOCKSTEP
RELEASES BACKUP FOR WORKGROUPS™ VERSION 3.0
ADDS SUPPORT FOR DRIVE SPANNING, 256-BIT ENCRYPTION, CUSTOMIZED EMAIL
REPORTS,
AUTO CLIENT UPDATE AND INTERLOCKED MIRRORING
Scottsdale,
Arizona USA, 12 October 2006 -- Lockstep Systems, Inc. today announced
the release of Backup for Workgroups version 3.0. Backup for Workgroups is
a disk-based automatic backup and disaster recovery software utility
designed for Windows servers, desktops and laptops. Backup for Workgroups
allows administrators to quickly and easily set up and implement a
comprehensive backup and disaster recovery solution using any type of
disk-based storage device, including internal and external hard drives,
USB hard drives, shared folders on other computers, NAS devices and RAID
devices.
“We are very excited to
offer our customers this substantial update to Backup for Workgroups,”
said Karl Forster, president of Lockstep Systems, Inc. “I think that many
of our end users are going to like the new drive spanning feature because
they will no longer be limited to the storage space of one device. Now our
customers can add storage space to their Data Repository quickly and
easily. All they need to do is add a new storage location to their Data
Repository and Backup for Workgroups uses the sum total space available
over multiple devices.”
Backup for Workgroups
reseller Doug Sharp, CEO of DMi Technology Group in Bloomington, IL
states, “We’ve been using Backup for Workgroups with our smaller clients
for some time. We’re impressed with its ease of use and bullet proof
backup ability. It’s clearly a well thought-out system. The new features
in version 3.0 add so much more to the product. Our larger clients are
concerned about storage space expandability and can be restricted by
compliance needs like Sarbanes-Oxley which require backup security. Drive
spanning and AES encryption are the features our larger customers need. We
are thrilled to provide a solution that combines high-end features with
simple operation in just one product.”
Backup for Workgroups version 3.0 includes the
following new and enhanced features:
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Drive Spanning Storage
Previous versions of Backup for Workgroups limited the size of the
backup data to the storage capacity of one disk-based device. The new
drive spanning feature added to version 3.0 allows end users to increase
the size of their Data Repository and store backup data over one or
multiple, disk-based devices.
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256-Bit AES Encryption
End users can now choose to protect their
backup data using 256-bit AES encryption.
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Customizable, Color-Coded Email Reports
End users can receive color-coded email
reports highlighting any skipped backups to quickly identify problems
and take corrective actions. Both the Daily Backup Summary and Backup
Run Emails are customizable, allowing the administrator to include
computer name or user details in the from address or subject lines to
keep informed of all backup activities.
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Auto Client Update
Administrators no longer need to visit each
computer that is included in the backup process when an update to the
Backup for Workgroups software is available. As the administrator
chooses to update their Data Repository software, the Auto Client Update
feature will keep each Backup Client’s software in-sync with the update
applied to the Data Repository software.
- Interlocked
Mirroring
Administrators can use the built-in interlocked mirroring feature to
mirror each Data Repository storage device to a corresponding mirror
device. In the event of a failure of a primary storage device, the
administrator can use the corresponding mirror device in its place. The
mirroring process runs in real-time to keep the mirrors in-sync with the
primary storage devices while the backups occur.
Backup for Workgroups is
gaining support from the reseller community and many continue to use the
product internally after testing it for customers. Irwin Zane, president
of Certified Equipment Sales Company in Los Angeles states, “Last March, I
found the perfect backup software. After using Backup for Workgroups on my
system for the last six months and having sold it to my clients, I am
thoroughly pleased. As an independent dealer, I have sold and serviced
just about every brand of backup software and every type of backup media
and none compare with Backup for Workgroups.”
Zane continues, relating a
recent data restoration experience, “Three weeks ago, I was given a
utility to find the Windows Product Key. It was supposed to unzip but
instead it installed on my system. After it installed, my Windows
installation reported that it was not a valid copy of Windows. After
several attempts to repair the problem, I decided to put Backup for
Workgroups to the ultimate test instead of running the Windows XP System
Restore Utility. While Windows was running, Backup for Workgroups restored
the whole Windows folder. It took just a few minutes and when I restarted
the computer it ran without a flaw. I am now a true believer in Backup for
Workgroups.”
Note to Editors
For information about end users and resellers of Backup for Workgroups
that are willing to communicate with the press, please contact Karl
Forster at Lockstep Systems, Inc. via email: KForster@Lockstep.com.
Pricing and Availability
Backup for Workgroups 3.0 can be purchased direct from Lockstep
Systems’ website or from any authorized Lockstep reseller. Backup Clients
start at $99 per client, with volume discounts at 5, 10, 25, 50 and 100
Clients. Open File Add-On licenses start at $199 each, with volume
discounts available for any quantity after one (1). Current Backup for
Workgroups users should contact Lockstep Systems, Inc. for upgrade
pricing. Partner and reseller inquiries welcome.
Trial Version
Availability
A thirty (30) day trial version of Backup for Workgroups is available
for download from
http://www.backup-for-workgroups.com. During the trial period, the
software allows for the backup of ten (10) Windows computers, with each
Client having the ability to include Open File, Exchange Server or Active
Directory Add-On support.
System Requirements
Backup for Workgroups is a client/server, disk-based backup and
disaster recovery software program which can be installed to backup one
(1) or more Windows servers or Windows desktop computers (Client software)
to a centralized Data Repository (Server software). The Data Repository
runs on any Windows 2003/XP/2000/NT/ME/98 computer and consumes 10 MB
storage and needs access to disk-based storage with sufficient space to
hold Clients’ backup data. The Backup Client software runs on any Windows
2003/XP/2000/NT/ME/98 computer, consumes 10 MB storage and needs TCP/IP
communication capabilities. The Open File Add-On requires Windows Server
2003 (SBS, Standard, Enterprise) or Windows XP and a Client license.
Exchange Server and Active Directory Add-Ons are available for Windows
2000/NT servers and also require a Client license.
About Lockstep Systems,
Inc.
Lockstep Systems, Inc. is the developer and marketer of Backup for
Workgroups, a comprehensive, client/server backup and disaster recovery
software program for Windows servers, workstations and laptops. Originally
designed for the needs of small-to-midsize businesses, Backup for
Workgroups provides enterprise-class backup and restore features
traditionally found in more expensive backup solutions. Lockstep Systems
is a privately held company located in Scottsdale, Arizona, founded by the
team who developed the backup software now known as Computer Associates’
BrightStor Mobile Backup.
Lockstep Systems, Inc.,
P.O. Box 4662, Scottsdale, AZ 85261 USA. Telephone +1.480.596.9432. . Backup product URL:
http://www.backup-for-workgroups.com. Company URL:
http://www.lockstep.com. Lockstep Systems is a registered trademark
and Backup for Workgroups is a trademark of Lockstep Systems, Inc.
About DMi Technology
Group
DMi Technology Group has been in business for 20+ years providing
Microsoft, HP and IBM midrange systems, products and services to a variety
of clients. DMi has vertical concentrations in distribution, warehousing,
manufacturing and large retail with focus on ERP systems and general
purpose communications systems for business clients. DMi has
concentrations in development with IBM iSeries and with network and
Internet security as well as Exchange messaging and other systems.
About Certified
Equipment Sales Company
For almost 30 years, Certified Equipment Sales Company, a family owned
and run corporation, has been a reseller of major brand business systems
including data processors, word processors, office equipment and supplies.
In 1978, Certified Equipment Sales Company began selling microcomputers
and in 1981 became a reseller of DEC products. Today, Certified Equipment
sells and services network systems in the Accounting and Legal fields.
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