On September 27, Microsoft announced the launch of its System Center Data Protection Manager (DPM) product. This software serves as a backup and recovery solution. DPM is capable of continuously storing data for extended periods with a higher reliability than tape-based backup devices.
With the goal of enhancing the management efficiency of the Windows operating system and surpassing the platform technologies of other companies, Microsoft is promoting the idea of Universal Distributed Storage following DPM’s release. The success of DPM will be the first step toward realizing this vision.
DPM offers superior performance compared to tape-based backup devices. To substantiate this claim, the independent testing division VeriTest of Lionbridge Technologies published their results on DPM. Compared to the tape-based backup solution, Veritas Backup Exec 10, DPM demonstrated a file recovery speed that is 11.6 times faster and a copy speed that is 3.7 times higher.
Microsoft’s partners, including AMD, Dell, Fujitsu Siemens, HP, and Intel, have also announced that their products will support Microsoft’s DPM feature.
Microsoft intends to expand its development in the backup and data recovery equipment sector for DPM, collaborating with around 40 companies, including OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) and independent software and hardware developers.
The estimated retail price of DPM in the U.S. market is $950.
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