July 2009 Tech Tip

Almost everyone uses some type of backup program to backup critical servers and data, but what about your firewall, routers and switches. Have you ever considered backing those devices up? What happens if one of those devices crash and you do not have a good backup?

We at JSO have and have a great tip for a great program that will help you. The program is called CATTOOLS from Solar winds. CATTOOLS works with numerous vendors and numerous devices. It can be setup to backup devices daily, weekly or however often you desire. It can also create a report and email you what has and has not been backed up. It can also send you a report of the changes since the last configuration. This can help you detect unauthorized changes.

This program is free for the first 20 devices and is a nominal fee after that. Best of all it is JSO Technology tested and approved. CATTOOLS can be downloaded from http://www.solarwinds.com/register/kiwi_registration.aspx?Program=881&c=70150000000Es8Y