Question : Suitable Backup Solution requested

HI Experts,

My client has an HP ML-310 Server running Windows Server 2000 SP4.  The server is 7 years old and the DAT 72 Tape Drive is no longer working. The maximum size of the data including the OS partiition and System State is 40GB.
Over the next 6 to 8 months a new server will be budgeted for.  In the interim, a backup solution is required and the ideal criteria are as follows:

• Automated Daily Backup

• Non-tape if possible

• System is transferrable to new server if possible.

• While cost is a factor, it becomes less imprtant if the system is fully transferrable to a new server solution.

I had considered REV from Iomega but this has been discontinued.
Many Thanks

 

Answer : Suitable Backup Solution requested

From what you are saying, the rank is an external piece of information, and apparently, you already have the formula. So I don't see the problem. The linear regression doesn't use F at all. If you find the parameters 1, 2, 3, and 4:

    D = ( 1 + 2*A + 3*B + 4*C)

Then

    D = ( 1/F + 2/F * A + 3/F * B + 4/F * C ) * F

Just like I divided all number by five above. Does that help?

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