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In this episode Matt Hester interviews Jason Buffington about Microsoft Data Protection Manager Version 2 (DPM v2). DPM v2 which blends the best aspects of continuous data protection (CDP) with traditional tape backup into a single and reliable data protection solution that enables IT administrators and end-users to rapidly and reliably recover from seamlessly integrated disk and tape. DPM v2 was specifically designed to protect and recover SQL Server, Exchange Server, SharePoint Portal Server, and Windows file services. Jason talks about the underlying technology and how combined with Microsoft’s experience in Windows Server technology, DPM v2 provides a technically advanced and comprehensive data protection solution for the most demanding Windows environments. Plus we have our monthly segment with Kai Axford and Mark Griesi from the Security Response Team, discussing the January Security Bulletin. Januray 9th, 2007 Participants: Aurora Queen Matt Hester Jason Buffington Kai Axford Mark Griesi Participants Descriptions: Aurora Queen – Your Show Host and TechNet Radio Producer Matt Hester – IT Pro Evangelist Jason Buffington – Jason Buffington has been working in the networking industry since 1989, with a majority of that time being focused on data protection. He is a Certified Business Continuity Planner, as well as a Microsoft MCSE-MCT and in 2005 was awarded Microsoft MVP (Most Valuable Professional) in Storage technologies. Jason has spoken around the world at events such as SNW, DRJ, CPM, Network Storage Conference, FOSE-Storage, HP-Compaq ENSA, SAN World, and numerous disaster recovery seminars. He has been published in several periodicals, including Storage Networking World, StorageInc., Storage Management Solutions, Network World, CTR, DRJ, TechTarget/SearchStorage and Enterprise Storage. With over 15 years of storage experience, Jason recently joined Microsoft as Senior Technical Product Manager for Data Protection Manager (DPM). He has previously held leadership posts as Director of Business Continuity for NSI Software with Double-Take, and Cheyenne/CA with ARCserve. Jason studied Computer Science at Texas A&M. Kai Axford – Kai Axford is a Sr. Security Strategist at Microsoft. Mark Griesi – Mark Griesi is a Security Product Manager on the Security Response Team at Microsoft **Additional Resources** Announcing System Center Data Protection Manager Version 2 Beta 1 http://www.microsoft.com/systemcenter/dpm/default.mspx DPM Blog http://blogs.technet.com/dpm Email for more information DPMinfo@microsoft.com TechNet Webcast: Information About Microsoft January Security Bulletins (Level 200) http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032321611&Culture=en-US TechNet Webcast: Protecting SQL Server with System Center Data Protection Manager (DPM) (Level 300) https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/WebCastEventDetails.aspx?culture=en-US&EventID=1032322230 TechNet Webcast: Protecting Your Exchange Server with Microsoft System Center Data Protection Manager (DPM) (Level 300) https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/WebCastEventDetails.aspx?culture=en-US&EventID=1032322917

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I came across a great TechNet article this morning on DPM. Laura Euler describes Microsoft’s use of DPM for data backup and provides a detailed explanation of the DPM architecture and end user file recovery.

Read the full article online at: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/technetmag/issues/2006/08/DataProtectionManager/default.aspx

The release date will be in the second half of the CY/2007. Microsoft have updates on intermediate releases and the final release posted on the
newsgroup and on the Connect website.

The word from the product group is that DPMV2 Beta 2 will be available in the second quarter of the CY/2007. Personally, I think that (barring any major issues) this should be a relatively short beta cycle due to the H2/07 RTM date. Time will tell though.

SQL Protection and Recovery

In this webcast, we focus on how DPM 2006 and DPM version 2 (DPM v2)can provide continuous data protection for Microsoft SQL Server. Currently, DPM 2006 protects Microsoft SQL Server logs for reliable backup; DPM v2 Beta 1 introduces a whole new level of SQL Server backup and recovery. Join us to see how both DPM 2006 and DPM v2 deliver continuous data protection for your Microsoft application and file servers through a seamlessly integrated secondary disk and tape solution on the DPM server.

Join Jason Buffington, DPM Technical Product Manager for a Live Meeting @ 9:30 AM (PST) on Wednesday, January 31st.

Register online: https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/WebCastEventDetails.aspx?culture=en-US&EventID=1032322230

Exchange Protection and Recovery

In this webcast, we show you how to use Microsoft System Center Data Protection Manager (DPM) to protect servers running Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 and Exchange Server 2003. DPM is a key part of the Microsoft System Center family of management products, designed to help you manage your Windows-based network environment.

Join Jason Buffington, DPM Technical Product Manager for a Live Meeting @ 9:30 AM (PST) on Thursday, February 22nd.

Register online: https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/WebCastEventDetails.aspx?culture=en-US&EventID=1032322917

System Center Data Protection Manager (DPM) 2006 requires a Server License for each management server and a Data Protection Management License (DPMLs) for each managed device.

http://www.microsoft.atat.at/systemcenter/dpm/howtobuy/default.mspx

As many of you know, for the past four years I’ve enjoyed being a part of the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) program for SMS. Though I continue to support the SMS community and work with the Microsoft product group on System Center Configuration Manager 2007, I’m very pleased to announce that effective January 1, 2007 I will be moving over to the System Center Data Protection Manager MVP team.

Joining Joseph Bittman as the only other Data Protection Manager MVP, I’m pleased to start building a strong community around Microsoft’s latest backup and recovery solution. With the increased access to the product group, I’m hoping to have more timely and relevant posts about the product in the weeks and months to come.

Should you have any questions or comments about DPM, please feel free to use the contact me form.