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NetWorker Module for Microsoft Beta Program
Beta is closed (2/14/2011)
NetWorker Module for Microsoft 2.3 Beta Program
Please partner with us in testing our next generation of NetWorker support for Microsoft applications support! We are currently looking for customer and partner candidates to work with us on the NetWorker Module for Microsoft 2.3 beta program.
The NetWorker Module for Microsoft 2.3 release is focused on Microsoft OS, application and feature enhancements. The enhancements in this release which are ready for beta testing include the following:
- Windows Server 2008 R2 OS support for Exchange, SharePoint, SQL and Hyper-V
- Support for NetWorker Dedicated Storage Nodes *
- Exchange Server 2010 support
- SharePoint Server 2010 support **
- Data Domain support **
Notes:
* Requires NetWorker Server 7.5.3 or 7.6SP1 or later
** Requires NetWorker Server 7.6SP1 or later
The NetWorker Module for Microsoft 2.3 beta period will be November 15th through January 28th with GA planned for late February 2011.
The requirements for beta sites include the following:
- Experienced NetWorker and NMM users that have a dedicated test environment.
- Beta customers should already have a NetWorker Server installed, be willing to assist with installing beta clients/modules and be able to commit to beta testing and feedback during the beta period.
- All beta client/modules must be installed on non-production application servers but can be used with production NetWorker servers.
- Commit to resource availability to perform beta testing during the Beta windows.
- Willing to provide assistance in performing installation of beta code.
- Provide feedback to EMC through Feedback Central on product and documentation.
- Electronically signed EMC Product Test Agreement via Feedback Central.
If you have are interested in the beta program for this new release, please sign-up on EMC Feedback Central.
If you have questions, please contact Michael Jones in EMC NetWorker Product Management.
We look forward to working with you!
Best Regards,
EMC NetWorker Product Management
radnor11
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March 2nd, 2011 10:00
What's the latest estimated GA release date? Thanks.
AllanW1
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March 3rd, 2011 08:00
Hello,
Early access will be at the end of the month. General availability is to be determined as it relies on successful monitoring of the early access customers. I'll post the process for early access in the next few days. Hopefully you'll join in the early access program!
Thanks,
Allan
Du0b44UK5312468
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March 3rd, 2011 10:00
Hi Allan
I would like to be considered for the early access program. How do we find out if our "application" has been successful?
Many thanks
Rich
AllanW1
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March 3rd, 2011 11:00
The process is actually very technical. I use my one-of-a kind Legato hat and put everyones name in it and pull a few winners. Without this hat, it would not be official. You can see from the photo that your name has a pretty good spot right on top!
All kidding aside.. The process will be using feedback central and filling out a site survey. If the site survey is not crazy, then you'll be in the program and have access to the binaries. As soon as we work out a few more details, I'll post a new message outlining the entire process.
Stay tuned!
Allan
David_Hampson_90e289
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March 4th, 2011 01:00
Let's hope you don't inadvertently take your hat off on a windy day before the prizes are handed out
Du0b44UK5312468
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March 4th, 2011 03:00
Thanks for the info - loved the pic! It makes me feel famous
tlemons1
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March 4th, 2011 08:00
http://images.wikia.com/harrypotter/images/0/03/Sorting_Hat.jpg
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March 4th, 2011 12:00
Allan
You crack me up…..:-)
Rob
snr1
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March 21st, 2011 22:00
Hi Allan,
I have got the binaries for the beta version and looking to test it now, but not sure about the installation and configuration methods . Even the release notes doesnt have much info and I am not able to find the installation guide.
Can you please advice.. Thanks.
snr1
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March 22nd, 2011 07:00
Thanks Allan..
AllanW1
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March 22nd, 2011 07:00
Here's what I found. If you need doc today for the Beta, then you'll need to use the NMM 2.2 SP1 doc's. Here are the Powerlink locations:
NetWorker Module for Microsoft Applications 2.2 SP1 Installation Guide
NetWorker Module for Microsoft Applications 2.2 SP1 Administration Guide
NetWorker Module for Microsoft Applications 2.2 SP1 Release Notes
On a side note, since you were part of the Beta- you will automatically be in the RA program. This is expected on Friday. 2.3 docs will be available at that time.
Thanks!
Allan
snr1
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March 22nd, 2011 07:00
Thanks.. I installed the NMM 2.3 software and configured the client in the way it is in NMM 2.2, but they are failing..
AllanW1
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March 22nd, 2011 07:00
Let me see where the items are located and i'll report back.
AllanW1
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March 22nd, 2011 08:00
hmm You are kind of in a tough spot timing wise. Usually support for a Beta is handled through Feedback Central. But since the Beta is now closed, not sure if that will help you much. Friday is sooo close!
joka2
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March 22nd, 2011 13:00
Hi Allan.
Just one idea what EMC can do for customers that are desperatelly waiting for new updated software for supportability:
- Make the documentation available as soon as possible even though the software is not GA yet. It's probably more difficult to make sure the software is ready for GA than the documentation. If I had access to the 7.6.2 and NMM 2.3 documentation as of now, I would start reading it even if I have to wait for the binaries for a few days.
Almost can't wait until friday and mid April
Johannes