CA Announces Availability of Arcserve 7 for Linux

Computer Associates International Inc, a leading provider of eBusiness solutions, announced the availability of ARCserve 7 for Linux -- a high-performance, automated, easy-to-manage native data protection solution for Linux environments. Also available are client agents and options that extend ARCserve 7 for Linux to protect Windows, NetWare and UNIX desktops and servers.

IT managers today are faced with the challenge of integrating Linux data protection in the context of the heterogeneous enterprise. ARCserve 7 for Linux provides the scalability and high-availability required for Linux-based applications and data. It also extends that protection across the heterogeneous enterprise -- without impacting business operations.

"ARCserve 7 for Linux expands CA data protection technology to address the requirements of the eBusiness driven enterprise," said Dan Tanner, senior analyst, storage and storage management, Aberdeen Group. "ARCserve 7 for Linux addresses eBusiness availability needs and is a key enabler for tying in Linux Storage management within a heterogeneous enterprise."

"Native data protection solutions that provide application availability and limit downtime are critical to ensure eBusiness continuity," said Phil Goodwin, CA brand manager, storage solutions. "With the significant enhancements in ARCserve 7 for Linux, CA is delivering significant value to our clients who are integrating Linux environments into their enterprises."

Key features include:

• Disaster Recovery: ARCserve 7 for Linux provides quick and easy disaster recovery of downed servers. The Disaster Recovery Option restores everything from the operating systems and applications to databases.
• Extended Application Support: ARCserve 7 for Linux extends protection to all mission critical data with 24 x 7 "hot" online backup of Oracle databases, ensuring complete protection of data with no impact to eBusiness operations.
• Centralized Management: A Web-enabled GUI facilitates the management of all storage tasks from anywhere within an enterprise. The ARCserve manager can be launched from many popular Web browsers, enabling remote management of all ARCserve tasks.
• Integrated Virus Scan and Cure: ARCserve 7 for Linux features a dynamically updated virus scan engine that checks for infected files before each backup and restore. By curing infected files before backup, virus free backups and restorations are ensured.

"Native data and application protection solutions are essential for organizations looking to leverage the stability and reliability of Linux," said Mike Ballengee, vice president, business development, Caldera Systems. "As the leading provider of Linux solutions for the Internet infrastructure, Caldera recognizes the significant high-availability enhancements that ARCserve 7 for Linux offers our customers."

"Native protection for eBusiness applications is as critical as native protection for user data to ensure business continuity," said Jerry Greenberg, senior vice president, marketing, Turbolinux. "As a leading enabler of Linux eBusiness infrastructure, Turbolinux applauds the additional value that ARCserve 7 for Linux offers our customers."

ARCserve 7 for Linux is available as an Advanced Edition solution within the ARCserve family of solutions. ARCserve 7 for Linux will be sold and marketed through the two-tier channel at a suggested retail price of $1,395. The Backup Agent For Oracle and Disaster Recovery Option will be sold as separate components at suggested retail prices of $995 and $695 respectively. Additional information is available at www.ca.com/arcserve.

Computer Associates International Inc, one of the world's leading business software companies, delivers the end-to-end infrastructure to enable eBusiness through innovative technology, services and education. CA has 20,000 employees worldwide and had revenue in excess of $6 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000. For more information, visit www.ca.com.