Firestreamer-RM Extends Functionality of Microsoft Backup Utility and SQL Server Backup
Cristalink Limited announced the release of Firestreamer-RM 2.0, software that extends the functionality of the Microsoft Backup Utility (NTBackup) and Microsoft SQL Server Backup to a wide range of backup media, including DVD, Iomega REV, HDD and flash memory. In addition to the new media types, Firestreamer-RM provides such advanced features as data compression and encryption, media and drive spanning, support for remote drives, integration with Windows Automated System Recovery and more.
Auckland, New Zealand (PRWEB) August 8, 2005 -- Cristalink Limited announced
the release of Firestreamer-RM (Removable Media) 2.0, server grade backup
software for Microsoft Windows systems. Firestreamer-RM emulates a virtual tape
drive and seamlessly integrates with the Microsoft Removable Storage, allowing
the use of the Microsoft Backup Utility (NTBackup) and Microsoft SQL Server
Backup (SQLBackup) with a wide range of backup media, including DVD, Iomega REV,
hard disk drives, flash memory and so on. In addition to the newly supported
media types, Firestreamer-RM extends the inherent benefits of Microsoft's backup
software with data compression and encryption, media and drive spanning, support
for remote drives and integration with Windows Automated System
Recovery.
Firestreamer-RM writes data directly to backup media with no
intermediate file system or "burning engine" layers, which results in reduced
CPU usage and faster backups in comparison to conventional backup software, let
alone packet writing (Drive Letter Access) solutions. The Firestreamer-RM media
is presented as a separate media pool in the Microsoft Removable Storage,
eliminating the hassle of managing .BKF (NTBackup) and .BAK (SQLBackup) files.
Besides, to remove the need to manually change the media during backup
operations, Firestreamer-RM offers the ability to span large backups across
multiple pieces of media and multiple media drives. The software also supports
remote media drives connected via TCP/IP with the iSCSI technology.
A
huge advantage of Firestreamer-RM is that the most of the backup job is
performed by the native Microsoft backup software, which supports the volume
shadow copy and other advanced technologies, and is capable to back up live
Microsoft Windows Server systems, Microsoft Exchange and Microsoft SQL Server
databases. Firestreamer-RM is fully compatible with Windows Automated System
Recovery and allows a bare metal restore in the event of a catastrophic system
or hardware failure, when Windows does not start
correctly.
Firestreamer-RM supports data encryption using the US Federal
Information Processing Standard FIPS 197 Advanced Encryption Standard (AES). The
strength of the 256 bit key length of the AES algorithm is sufficient to protect
classified information up to the Top Secret level. To promote confidence in
Firestreamer-RM encryption, Cristalink Limited has published on their website
the source code that exposes the Firestreamer-RM media data formats and
encryption implementation details.
"The unique features of
Firestreamer-RM make it attractive to everyone who currently uses NTBackup and
SQLBackup with tapes, but is considering other storage media", – says Nick
Repin, Cristalink CEO. "Firestreamer-RM offers painless transition from tape
backups to external HDD, DVD or Iomega REV drives, and allows to reuse all the
existing tape oriented backup scripts and procedures. Those already using
NTBackup and SQLBackup with non-tape media will benefit from Firestreamer-RM
compression, data encryption, media and drive spanning, remote media drives and
simply faster backups. If you are considering low cost feature packed backup
software for your Windows server, desktop PC or laptop, Firestreamer-RM can be a
viable option".
The software operates on Microsoft Windows 2000, XP and
2003 Server, and is compatible with Microsoft Small Business Server 2000 and
2003. Firestreamer-RM costs $30 USD for a single-computer license, and may be
ordered securely online. A fully functional version of the software can be
downloaded for a free 30-day trial from Firestreamer's website at http://www.firestreamer.com.
For additional
information, contact Nick Repin, +64 9 837 7641, press (at) cristalink (dot)
com, or visit http://www.firestreamer.com.
Cristalink is a trademark
and Firestreamer is a registered trademark of Cristalink Limited, New Zealand.
All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
About
Cristalink Limited:
Founded in 2002 in Auckland, New Zealand, Cristalink
Limited specializes in device driver development, reverse engineering, and
application development for Microsoft Windows operating systems. For additional
information and free evaluation copies of all Cristalink products, please visit
Cristalink's website at http://www.cristalink.com.
Contact Information:
Nick
Repin
Cristalink Limited
Auckland, New Zealand
http://www.cristalink.com
press (at) cristalink (dot)
com
tel +64 9 837 7641
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