Columbia Data Products Teams With VERITAS Software To Provide Windows 2000 Open File Data Protection

Business Wire, March 7, 2000

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ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 7, 2000

CDP's Open Transaction Manager(TM) (OTM(TM)) integrated into VERITAS(R) Backup Exec(TM) as the Open File Option

Columbia Data Products(R), Inc. (CDP), the leader in True Image storage solutions, today announced that VERITAS Software, the industry's leading enterprise-class application storage management software provider, has integrated OTM from Columbia Data Products into VERITAS Backup Exec for Windows NT/2000 as the Open File Option. This integration provides VERITAS Backup Exec for Windows NT/2000 customers with support for in-use files thereby eliminating the need to bring down a server to ensure safe and consistent backup of all files that are in use. The increased reliance on Windows NT and Windows 2000 as a business-critical platform has highlighted the need for secure and efficient handling of open files, making VERITAS Backup Exec for Windows NT/2000 with VERITAS Backup Exec Open File Option an invaluable solution for protecting information assets.

OTM's disk/volume-based technology provides seamless backup of all in-use and open files and raw operating system transactions. Unlike products that operate on a file basis, OTM allows backup applications to run as a true background operation. With today's emphasis on non-intrusive data management, technologies such as OTM become an obvious choice for customers running 24x7x365 global operations. Because backups can be run at any time without the risk of missing open files or affecting system performance, the need for a specific "backup window" is now eliminated. The combination of OTM and VERITAS Backup Exec for Windows NT/2000 creates a backup solution featuring the highest performance and reliability available in the Windows NT and Windows 2000 markets.

"The integration of Columbia Data Products' OTM into VERITAS Backup Exec for Windows NT/2000 as the Open File Option has allowed us to raise the bar for data protection by providing the first open-file backup solution for both Windows 2000 and Windows NT 4 environments," said Michael Colemere, vice president of product management, VERITAS Software. "VERITAS Backup Exec for Windows NT/2000 is the leading Windows 2000 and Windows NT 4 backup and recovery solution worldwide."

"All backup software will now be judged by a higher standard now that VERITAS Software is integrating OTM and eliminating backup window problems," said Alan Welsh, president of Columbia Data Products. "Gone are the days when customers must worry about when to back up, because OTM eliminates concerns about open in-use files, CPU or I/O bandwidth from the backup application."

Along with ensuring that VERITAS Backup Exec for Windows NT/2000 safely captures open files, OTM keeps all of the file, database, network, CPU, and I/O subsystem resources available to users on a priority basis during the backup by throttling the I/O. Monitoring and throttling the OTM and VERITAS Backup Exec process keeps system performance high, resulting in increased user productivity.

"Our partnership with VERITAS Software validates our technology as a critical tool for today's backup customer," said Steve Guerra, General Manager of Columbia Data Products. "No Windows NT or Windows 2000 administrator would eliminate backup as a critical management task even though some applications can impede system performance, it's just too important. Administrators will not have to choose between keeping an application server online for users or protecting its data. With the combination of OTM and VERITAS Backup Exec for Windows NT/2000, users can accomplish both. We are proud to partner with an industry leader such as VERITAS Software in providing such a solution."

About VERITAS Backup Exec

VERITAS Backup Exec for Windows NT/2000 is the industry standard backup solution providing comprehensive support for Windows NT and Windows 2000 environments. As an easy-to-use, scalable data protection solution, VERITAS Backup Exec for Windows NT/2000 offers reliable backup and recovery of the Windows 2000 Active Directory, Distributed File System and the System State components. Built-in virus protection and wizards, an intuitive user interface, Agent Accelerator technology and Advanced Device and Media Management offers the ease-of-use, high-performance and flexibility to manage data quickly and reliably.

About VERITAS Software

For enterprise customers who demand the continuous availability of business-critical information, VERITAS Software Corporation (Nasdaq: VRTS), the industry's leading enterprise-class application storage management software provider, ensures information availability from business-critical applications by delivering integrated, cross-platform storage management software solutions. The Company's products enable Business Without Interruption and are designed to protect, access and manage business-critical application information. VERITAS Software products are delivered through a global end user sales force and a worldwide network of enterprise VARs, resellers and OEM partners. The Company's corporate headquarters is located at 1600 Plymouth Street, Mountain View, CA 94043. Telephone: (650) 335-8000. Fax: (650) 335-8050. Email: vx-sales@veritas.com. WWW site: http://www.veritas.com/.>