[0] Arkeia Network Backup Software Now Free for Linux Users; Knox Spurs Product Trial and Adoption Through Free Linux Software for Network Backup.Business Editors and High-Tech Writers LinuxWorld Conference & Expo SAN JOSE San Jose, city, United States San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 14, 2000 At the Linux World Conference & Expo Show today, Knox Software Corp. announced that it has released a free version of its Arkeia(R) network backup software See backup program. (tool, software) backup software - Software for doing a backup, often included as part of the operating system. Backup software should provide ways to specify what files get backed up and to where. for Linux users. The Southern Calif.-based developer of enterprise network backup tools has posted a free version of its Linux application, the Arkeia Free Version, for immediate download from its Web site at www.arkeia.com and through a selection of partners, such as SuSE and Mandrake mandrake, plant of the family Solanaceae (nightshade family), the source of a narcotic much used during the Middle Ages as a pain-killer and perhaps the subject of more superstition than any other plant. . Designed to provide Linux-based PCs and small networks with enterprise-caliber backup functionality, the Arkeia Free Version provides full support for one Linux-based server to back up and restore itself and two Linux, Windows 95/98, or Windows NT (Windows New Technology) A 32-bit operating system from Microsoft for Intel x86 CPUs. NT is the core technology in Windows 2000 and Windows XP (see Windows). Available in separate client and server versions, it includes built-in networking and preemptive multitasking. Workstation client PCs over a network. The Free Version license permits both commercial and non-commercial use, making Arkeia an inexpensive means to reliably safeguard data for home users, small companies and organizations. "We've found that personal users of Arkeia on Linux have been effective in promoting the adoption of Arkeia on a larger scale within their companies and organizations," said Phillip Roussel, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Knox Software. "From personal experience, these users know that Arkeia delivers sophisticated backup functionality that takes full advantage of the power and flexibility of Linux. Offering a free version of Arkeia for both commercial and non-commercial use will encourage even more organizations to test Arkeia on Linux and discover how Linux can handle network backup chores more cost effectively than competing Microsoft-centric packages." The Arkeia Free Version replaces the discontinued shareware version of Arkeia. It differs from the shareware version in the fact that Arkeia Free Version has added support for scheduled backups as well as interactive backups. Further, the license for the Arkeia Free Version now allows the use of Arkeia free of cost in small commercial environments. The Arkeia Free Version supports the following configurations: -- One Linux-based backup server (or stand-alone Linux PC) -- Two Linux, Microsoft Windows 95/98 or Windows NT Workstation clients -- A single-tape SCSI SCSI in full Small Computer System Interface Once common standard for connecting peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, etc.) to small and medium-sized computers. SCSI has given way to faster standards, such as Firewire and USB. tape drive As a proven solution for enterprise network backup requirements, Arkeia provides incremental and full backups (scheduled or on demand) and preserves directory structure, registry, symbolic links and special attributes. Arkeia utilizes an exclusive multi-flow technology to back up multiple clients simultaneously, delivering throughput across the network that is 200 to 300 percent faster than rival software packages. Arkeia's Java-based user interface enables the system administrator to manage multiple remote backup servers through the Internet as if they were local backups. The professional version of Arkeia supports eight server hardware-OS configurations and provides client support for over 30 hardware-OS configurations. This also includes support for over a hundred tape drives and tape libraries from all leading vendors, as well as the recently announced Oracle RMAN RMAN Recovery Manager RMAN Recovered Materials Advisory Notices (US EPA) based hot backup Backing up a database that is in active use. Contrast with cold backup. agent for Oracle8i on Linux, which has been tested for compatibility by Oracle Corp. The latest release of Arkeia, Version 4.2, provides several powerful enhancements such as a job queuing facility, a new command line interface, a virtual backup server facility and e-mail notification upon completion of backups. Pricing and Availability The Arkeia Free Version is immediately available for download from the Arkeia FTP FTP in full file transfer protocol Internet protocol that allows a computer to send files to or receive files from another computer. Like many Internet resources, FTP works by means of a client-server architecture; the user runs client software to connect to and Web servers. For backup of multiple network clients or for support of other server platforms, an evaluation copy of the professional version of Arkeia 4.2 is available via download at http://www.arkeia.com/download.html for a 30-day trial period. Pricing for the professional version of Arkeia starts at under $700 U.S. and is based on client count and optional features. For more detailed pricing information, Knox Software Sales can be contacted at sales@arkeia.com. About Knox Software Noted for its early and comprehensive support for the Linux open source operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. , Knox Software is a leading provider of enterprise network backup solutions. Founded in 1996, the company's mission is to provide fast, reliable, easy-to-use and affordable network backup solutions for heterogeneous networks. Its flagship product A primary product of a company, which is typically why the company was founded and/or what made it well known. For example, MS-DOS, Windows and the Microsoft Office suite have been flagship products of Microsoft. CorelDRAW is a flagship product of Corel Corporation. , Arkeia, is used by thousands of ISPs, small companies and large organizations worldwide to protect their data, the most critical organizational asset. Knox Software is privately held and has offices in Carlsbad, Calif. and Paris. For further information about Knox Software, visit Knox's Web site at http://www.arkeia.com. Members of the media: If you'd like to receive a one-paragraph summary of breaking news regarding Arkeia and Knox Software via e-mail, please visit http://www.arkeia.com/announcelist.html to subscribe to Verb 1. subscribe to - receive or obtain regularly; "We take the Times every day" subscribe, take buy, purchase - obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction; "The family purchased a new car"; "The conglomerate acquired a new company"; the Arkeia announce mailing list An automated e-mail system on the Internet, which is maintained by subject matter. There are thousands of such lists that reach millions of individuals and businesses. New users generally subscribe by sending an e-mail with the word "subscribe" in it and subsequently receive all new . Arkeia is a registered trademark. All other trademarks and trade names referenced herein are properties of their respective owners. |
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