Before you begin
Intended audience
This guide is intended for new and experienced users of Data Protector Express and Data Protector Express Basic. For new users, chapter 1 introduces the concepts and architecture of Data Protector Express and Chapter 2 demonstrates the process of completing the first backup job and first restore job. Subsequent chapters explain the more advanced features of Data Protector Express.
Editions
This guide describes the features of Data Protector Express. Data Protector Express Basic is a reduced feature edition of Data Protector Express. Not all of the features described in this guide are available in Data Protector Express Basic.
NOTE:
Data Protector Express Basic can be upgraded to Data Protector Express with the purchase of the appropriate license key from your HP partner.
Related documentation
The /doc directory on the Data Protector Express
•A Short Guide to Successful Tape Backup
•ESD and Webware License Mangement Guide
NOTE:
To view or print this documentation, Adobe Acrobat Reader (version 4.0 or higher) must be installed on your Windows or X Window (Linux) computer. If not currently installed, you can install it from the Adobe Acrobat Reader website at http://www.adobe.com.
You can find these documents from the Storage Software page of the HP Business Support Center website:
http://www.hp.com/support/manuals
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4 Before you begin