Symantec Introduces LiveState Recovery; Delivering Breakthrough Capabilities in Enterprise System Recovery

Symantec Corp. (Nasdaq:SYMC) today announced theavailability of the newest additions to the Symantec LiveState familyof Windows server and desktop management solutions. The SymantecLiveState Recovery Suite 6.0, available for both servers anddesktops/laptops, combines the speed and reliability of disk-based,bare metal system recovery with unprecedented technologies forperforming dissimilar hardware restoration, virtual conversion andlights-out operations. This suite provides rapid and complete Windowssystem recovery to complement the latest version of Symantec'sindustry-recognized continuous data protection solution, SymantecBackup Exec 10d, which is being announced in conjunction with thisrelease (see related press release, issued today).

"This release elevates LiveState Recovery's capabilities to alevel that matches the enterprise performance, simplicity andreliability needs of our customers," said Don Kleinschnitz, vicepresident, infrastructure management solutions, Symantec Corporation."In this release we have combined the industry's first volume-basedhardware independent restoration technology with virtual tools andremote, lights-out technology to create a significant advancement inWindows system and disaster recovery."

Clyde Companies is the parent of leading heavy construction firmW. W. Clyde & Co., aggregate producers Geneva Rock Products and GorgeRock, construction products retailer Sunroc, and Beehive Insurance. ASymantec customer for five years, Clyde Companies uses LiveStateRecovery for centralized systems recovery across its 30 offices inUtah, Nevada, Arizona, and Wyoming.

"If our mission-critical systems are not up and running, ourcompany isn't making money. With LiveState Recovery 6.0, we canreliably recover entire systems in the event of a disaster and quicklyprovision new servers to minimize downtime. Working together withSymantec Backup Exec, LiveState Recovery provides us with a completedata and systems recovery solution," said Jeffrey Griener, director ofIT, Clyde Companies Inc. "Though Clyde Companies has grownsignificantly over the past few years, our IT budget has not.LiveState Recovery 6.0 gives us the ability to recover our serversacross disparate hardware platforms, eliminating the need to ensureidentical hardware is available in the event of a disaster and helpingus maximize our IT investments."

New product options and features include the following:

-- LiveState Recovery's Restore Anyware Option allows IT administrators to recover any Windows server or desktop to any other Windows server or desktop, independent of hardware configuration. This eliminates the need and cost of having to ensure identical hardware is available in the event of a disaster. This simple process is reliable and fast and can give administrators an easy means to recover, migrate or move Windows servers and desktops. The option also includes virtual conversion tools to increase the flexibility and manageability of LiveState Recovery by seamlessly converting recovery points between real and VMware compatible virtual environments and vice versa.

-- The LiveState Recovery LightsOut Restore Option elevates the remote recovery of servers to a new level. Using integrated pcAnywhere technology and industry lights-out standards, LiveState Recovery can restore unattended servers (including blade servers) from remote locations and devices.

-- LiveState Recovery Manager 6.0 now integrates with Symantec Backup Exec. IT administrators can create Backup Exec jobs in LiveState Recovery Manager to protect system recovery points and move them to tape for storage off site in a safe and secure location.

-- Network bandwidth throttling, Windows domain controller support, sending SNMP traps and an enhanced Symantec Recovery Disk are additional new features that provide IT administrators with unparalleled freedom to restore their systems quickly and reliably.

-- LiveState Recovery solutions are integrated with LiveState 6.0 applications and platforms, advancing Symantec's strategy to provide customers with an integrated Windows server and desktop management environment that includes provisioning and configuration management, patch management, asset and software usage management, remote control and disaster recovery.

"The new family of LiveState Recovery solutions offersunprecedented speed and reliability for system recovery, thus ensuringthat organizations can maintain a high level of informationavailability for critical IT infrastructures and reduce the costs ofpotential downtime," said Dieter Giesbrecht, senior vice president andgeneral manager of Application and Infrastructure Management, SymantecCorporation. "This in turn enhances an organization's informationintegrity."

This release replaces LiveState Recovery 3.0 and aligns with thecurrent version numbering for other LiveState applications. Thefollowing product components are available for purchase either in aserver or desktop suite or can be purchased individually and added asneeded:

-- Symantec LiveState Recovery Advanced Server 6.0

-- Symantec LiveState Recovery Standard Server 6.0

-- Symantec LiveState Recovery Desktop 6.0

-- Symantec LiveState Recovery Restore Anyware Option

-- Symantec LiveState Recovery LightsOut Restore Option

-- Symantec LiveState Recovery Manager 6.0

"Improving server recovery remains a high priority with mostcompanies -- and rapid system recovery is just as important as dataprotection," said Carolyn DiCenzo, Research Vice-President, GartnerInc. "Recovery plans must include a way to quickly and easily restoreoperating systems, applications and configuration information forcritical servers such as email and database servers. In order tosignificantly reduce disaster recovery times, enterprises shouldevaluate disk-based, bare metal restoration solutions that supportnewer technologies such as recovery to dissimilar hardware and virtualenvironments. These new approaches greatly expand the range ofrecovery options available to IT organizations and service providersduring emergency situations, further reducing risk and potential lossof revenue and customer satisfaction due to downtime."

Pricing and Availability

Estimated pricing for Symantec LiveState Recovery Advanced ServerSuite 6.0 is $1,695.00 and includes LiveState Recovery AdvancedServer, Restore Anyware Option, LightsOut Restore Option, LiveStateRecovery Manager and pcAnywhere for LiveState. Each of the LiveStateRecovery solutions can be purchased separately and there are alsosolutions for Windows desktops. All product components are scheduledto be available in late September through Symantec's worldwide networkof distributors and resellers. In addition, Symantec offersconsulting, education and support services for LiveState Recoveryproducts to aid customers in protecting their critical Windowssystems. For additional product information call (800) 745-6054 orvisit http://sea.symantec.com. To obtain licensing information or tolocate a reseller, visithttp://enterprisesecurity.symantec.com/license.

About Symantec

Symantec is the world leader in providing solutions to helpindividuals and enterprises assure the security, availability, andintegrity of their information. Headquartered in Cupertino, Calif.,Symantec has operations in more than 40 countries. More information isavailable at www.symantec.com.

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