Known for delivering the lowest Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) in the data protection market, Quantum has increased the value of its products by including world-class backup and restore software with our drives and autoloaders. This server-class software is included at no additional cost.

Why Backup Exec?
Quantum includes Backup Exec QuickStart Edition software with all LTO, DLT and DAT/DDS drives and autoloaders. Backup Exec supports Microsoft Windows® servers and provides backup and restore capabilities for a single server and desktop clients.

Backup Exec 8 QuickStart Edition Benefits:

• Backup and restore operations are controlled by an intuitive graphical interface for a simple learning curve.
• The entire server can be backed up.
• Centralized job management and reporting are included, plus policy management.
• Up to 100GB per job can be backed up to a hard drive—perfect for nearline storage or backup staging.
• Everything is contained on one disc—including the evaluation versions of optional plug-in modules—for fast and easy installation.
• Languages supported include: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese, Simplified Chinese and Korean.
• No-charge technical support direct from Quantum, by technicians who understand both hardware and software and how they work together.
• Backup Exec is tested and certified with Quantum drives and autoloaders and delivers some of the fastest backup and restore performance in the industry.

Permanent License and Discounted Upgrades
As part of the Backup Exec QuickStart Edition provided by Quantum, you will receive an activation code that enables you to register the software and receive a permanent license key from Symantec at no charge. For many customers backing up a single Windows server, the QuickStart version may be all they need.

However, if your requirements include multiple servers or agents such as Microsoft Exchange or SQL Server, you can upgrade to the full version of Backup Exec through your reseller. As a QuickStart owner, you qualify to purchase a Backup Exec upgrade product from your reseller at a greatly discounted price.

The Bottom Line
When considering a backup solution, look at the whole picture. Quantum provides tested, proven and fully supported backup and restore software as part of a complete data protection solution, so why choose any other brand?