ARCADA ANNOUNCES STRATEGY FOR MICROSOFT BACKOFFICE; CORNERSTONE TO THAT STRATEGY, BACKUP EXEC 6.0, SHIPPING THIS MONTH; INTEGRATED SUPPORT FOR MICROSOFT BACKOFFICE FAMILY TO FOLLOW.LAKE MARY Lake Mary may refer to:
Microsoft BackOffice is an integrated family of server applications that work together to allow customers to deploy applications that automate business processes, help speed and enhance decision making, and help lower the costs of training, installation and development throughout corporate computing systems. Arcada, which developed the Windows NT backup utility and was recently selected by Microsoft to develop a backup utility for its forthcoming Exchange server, provides a way to protect and manage all BackOffice data--all from a single console across the enterprise. "Arcada is on their third-generation of Windows NT Server backup solutions and has been an innovator in Windows NT development since the operating system's inception," said Richard Tong, Division Marketing Manager for Microsoft Corp.'s Business Systems Division. "Their leadership and experience has carried over into Microsoft BackOffice by providing a robust and tightly-integrated backup solution for the server applications family." "With its BackOffice strategy, Microsoft has redefined the server's role within an enterprise by providing the major components for customers to automate their business," added David Krinker, Director of Arcada's Windows NT Business Unit. "We understand the server evolution outlined by Microsoft, and we are committing to this new paradigm New Paradigm In the investing world, a totally new way of doing things that has a huge effect on business. Notes: The word "paradigm" is defined as a pattern or model, and it has been used in science to refer to a theoretical framework. by providing an integrated backup solution for BackOffice and network backup, by enhancing the backup support provided by the BackOffice components, and by exploiting BackOffice's capabilities." Backup Exec 6.0 for Windows NT Server The cornerstone to Arcada's BackOffice strategy is Backup Exec 6.0 for Windows NT Server, the company's third-generation backup solution for Windows NT. Backup Exec 6.0 incorporates a 32-bit client/server architecture that allows network administrators to remotely control and monitor all network backup servers from a single console. Arcada's Backup Exec 6.0--when used in conjunction with Windows NT Remote Access Server (RAS (1) See network access server. (2) (Remote Access Service) A Windows NT/2000 Server feature that allows remote users access to the network from their Windows laptops or desktops via modem. See RRAS and network access server. )--can connect to remote LANs and manage backups across a modem or other low bandwidth line. This way, network administrators can connect to the remote LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. and use Backup Exec to remotely configure, run, schedule or monitor backup jobs and restorals. Version 6.0 also has the ability to run the backup server as a set of Windows NT System Services, so that the backup server is automatically started when the system powers up or is rebooted. This means that network administrators do not have to login and start the backup server application. With Backup Exec 6.0, Arcada has added its exclusive agent support for backing up Windows 95, Unix and Macintosh workstations and servers, in addition to having the ability to back up DOS, Windows and OS/2 machines. Arcada Agents ensure complete enterprise data protection for these servers and workstations. Another key feature of Version 6.0 includes support for the RISC-based Power PC processor platform, which was developed jointly by Apple, Motorola and IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) . By porting to the PowerPC, Arcada is the only backup software provider that offers support for all four processor platforms--Alpha, Intel, MIPS (Million Instructions Per Second) The execution speed of a computer. For example, .5 MIPS is 500,000 instructions per second; 100 MIPS is a hundred million instructions per second. , and now PowerPC. Arcada's strategy for Microsoft BackOffice Arcada's full solution for Microsoft BackOffice will integrate backing up the various BackOffice components with network backup. The Arcada solution will consist of the following added capabilities to Backup Exec 6.0: SQL SQL in full Structured Query Language. Computer programming language used for retrieving records or parts of records in databases and performing various calculations before displaying the results. Agent - Integrates the next version of Microsoft SQL Server A relational DBMS from Microsoft that is a major component of the Windows Server System. It is Microsoft's high-end client/server database and is closely integrated with Microsoft Visual Studio and the Microsoft Office System. and network backup by enabling administrators to backup and restore SQL databases within Backup Exec, allowing hardware and media to be shared for database and network backup. This agent also allows administrators to back up databases that are in use, support high-capacity backups using autoloaders, software data compressions, and the option of running database consistency checks. Systems Management Server - By leveraging Microsoft's Systems Management Server, Arcada allows network administrators to perform electronic software distribution for software installation and maintenance, as well as corporate site licensing. Mail Agent - Integrates Microsoft Mail Server and network backup. Administrators can schedule full or incremental backups, backup to either local or remote tape devices, and perform high capacity backups using autoloaders. Backup Exec for Windows NT Server Version 6.0 will support Microsoft Exchange Server Microsoft Exchange Server is a messaging and collaborative software product developed by Microsoft. It is part of the Microsoft Servers line of server products and is widely used by enterprises using Microsoft infrastructure solutions. when it is available. SNA (Systems Network Architecture) IBM's mainframe network standards introduced in 1974. Originally a centralized architecture with a host computer controlling many terminals, enhancements, such as APPN and APPC (LU 6. Server - By leveraging Microsoft's SNA Server and its strategic alliance with Emprise em·prise n. 1. A chivalrous or adventurous undertaking. 2. Chivalrous daring or prowess. [Middle English, from Old French, from feminine past participle of emprendre, , Arcada allows administrators to back up to mainframe disk (DASD (Direct Access Storage Device) Pronounced "daz-dee." A peripheral device that is directly addressable, such as a disk or drum. The term is used in the mainframe world. DASD - Direct-Access Storage Device ) and/or to tape. Pricing and availability Backup Exec 6.0 for Windows NT is priced at $695 for the Single Server Edition, and $1,295 for the Enterprise Edition. Version 6.0 will be shipping at the end of this month. Arcada's BackOffice components will be available this year. Pricing has not yet been determined. About Arcada Arcada Software, Inc. develops enterprise data protection and storage management software that operates across multiple desktop and client/server environments, including those from Microsoft Corp., Novell, Inc., and IBM. Founded in 1994 by the merger of the software operations of Conner Peripherals, Inc. and Quest Development Corporation, Arcada has developed the native backup utilities in Windows NT, Windows 3.1 and DOS 6.x for Microsoft, as well as developed such full backup solutions as MaynStream for Maynard, QICStream for Archive, EZTape for Irwin and Norton Backup for Symantec. Arcada now markets its products worldwide under the "Backup Exec" and "Storage Exec" brand names to OEMs, system integrators, value-added resellers, retailers and large corporate users. Arcada has facilities in Lake Mary, Florida Lake Mary is a city in Seminole County, Florida, United States. The population was 11,458 at the 2000 census. As of 2006, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 14,718. [1]. Lake Mary is part of the Orlando-Kissimmee Metropolitan Area. ; San Luis Obispo, California San Luis Obispo (IPA: [sæn 'luɪs ə'bɪspoʊ]; Spanish for St. Louis, the Bishop) is a city in California, located roughly midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles on the Central Coast. ; and Maidenhead Maidenhead, city (1991 pop. 59,809), Windsor and Maidenhead, S central England, on the Thames River. It is a residential town with brewing and milling industries as well as a resort. The 13th-century stone bridge was rebuilt in the 1770s. , England. CONTACT: Arcada Software, Inc., Lake Mary Mari Lynch, 407/333-7777 or Crescent Communications, Atlanta Mark Moore, 404/698-8650 ext. 112 Terrie O'Hanlon, 404/698-8650 ext. 111 MCI (1) (Media Control Interface) A high-level programming interface from Microsoft and IBM for controlling multimedia devices. It provides commands and functions to open, play and close the device. 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