Hi Ronnie,
I can't give you confirmed answers, as I did not choose to use the QuickStart Edition that we received with our Quantum SuperLoader 3. However, there are a couple of things I am sure I can hazard a decent guess at.
> I just purchased a Quantum LTO2 tape drive. It comes
> with BackupExec QuickStart Edition. The CD says the
> build # is 5520.2. I have not dealt with BE newer
> versions since 8.x so I'm not sure what the
> differences are.
>
> Here are my questions:
>
> - What is QuickStart Edition?
> - Can I use it to backup Windows Server 2003 (Active
> Directory) + Exchange Server 2003?
I imagine that you can accomplish each of these. I imagine that your domain controller should be doable without much difficulty, however I imagine Exchange would be significantly more tricky.
> - Do I still have to purchase Exchange Agent
> separately?
I am absolutely certain that this will be the case.
> - Do I have to purchase remote agent if I want to
> backup remote server (in the LAN)?
Again, I am absolutely certain that this is the case.
> - Will I be able to add Remote Agent and Exchange
> Agent to QuickStart edition?
This I am not sure about unfortunately.
> - Is 5520.2 version 10 latest build?
No it is not, at least not in comparison to the full version 10d. I am running revision 5569 here. I am also unsure as to whether you would be able to update the software (either for free or a limited cost).
> Normally, software that comes with a hardware
> purchase (eg: cd/dvd burner) is crippled in such a
> way that we won't be able to use it with other
> manufacturers hardware. Is this the same?
I do not know whether this is the case or not, again because I did not take the chance with risking that.
In a nutshell, I would guess that this really is what it says it is - a quick start to backing up. But if you are talking multiple servers on to one device, I would seriously consider the full product with Advanced Open File Option agents and Exchange / SQL agents as appropriate (however take caution on backing up SQL 2005 with the SQL Agent - I still have not got this working inspite of assistance within this forum from the Pro's).
We all like to save money (me as much as anyone!), but there are just some things you need to do properly... and unfortunately that rarely comes cheap.