Security company Symantec has announced the latest
versions of its LiveState data recovery software.
The company is releasing updated versions of its LiveState
Recovery Advanced Server, Standard Server and Desktop products.
These products allow companies to copy important files or even
entire applications and operating systems, which can be restored if
a computer fails or is infected by a virus, Symantec said.
The latest versions of LiveState, which was formerly known as
Symantec V2i protector, create snapshots of a server or desktop
machine. As opposed to many tape-based backup products, LiveState
allows administrators to make copies of files and system settings
while users are working.
Administrators or users can also select and restore specific
files or folders quickly, and without having to insert and load a
backup tape, said Symantec.
The versions of LiveState add a feature that triggers automatic
backups whenever events occur that could destabilise a system
running the software, such as applying a software patch or
attempting to install a new application.
Other improvements include an improved snapshot process that
will allow administrators to back up data more quickly and a change
that consolidates incremental snapshots on systems running the
Advanced Server and Desktop editions of LiveState, lessening the
amount of disc space required to store backups.
LiveState Recovery Advanced Server 3.0, Standard Server 3.0 and
Desktop 3.0 are available this month from the company's network of
distributors and resellers.
Paul Roberts writes for IDG News Service