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Retrospect
Retrospect Client runs with "root" permissions and can completely backup and restore an OS X computer with ease, providing the fastest possible recovery from disaster.
What's New
Version 11.0.0.191:
Engine
- [New] Block level incremental backup - See details
- [Fixed] Fix engine assertion errors (netcotop.cpp-427, soccon.cpp-491) during network backup (#4018)
- [Fixed] Fix engine assertion error when connected with Retrospect Touch for iOS (#2703)
- [Fixed] Copy script to Mac volume didn't reliably set destination folder's creation and modification dates (#4240)
- [New] Enhanced email reporting with logs included for easy filtering
- [New] Option to send e-mail on server startup or shutdown
- [Improved] Consolidate emails into one email per backup source for Proactive script and one email per script for other script types
- [Improved] Send email notification for each repeated script execution, while still limiting emails for certain warnings to once a day
- [Fixed] Disabling the "Send e-mail for failure and media requests" option now automatically disable other e-mail options (#4237)
- [New] High-level dashboard
- [Fixed] Fix several intermittent cases of Past Backups not refreshing (#3719)
- [Improved] Allow manually changing order of backup sources in scripts
- [Fixed] Correctly display server-specific changes (e.g. in Scripts) when connected to multiple servers (#3943)
- [Fixed] Fix Copy Backup script's drop down from reverting to "Copy most recent backups for each source" when reopening console (#4115)
- [Improved] Add new Path column for Backup script under Sources, in case there are different Favorites with the same name (#3843)
- [Fixed] Allow sorting of media sets that are in Busy state (#1176)
- [Fixed] Disable Run button when script is modified but not saved (#4173)
- [Fixed] Clarify error messages for incorrect licenses (#2860)
- [Fixed] Disable Add/Edit Member buttons for locked sets (#3169)
- [Fixed] Local favorite folders now include volume name (#3640)
- [Fixed] Days of the week corrected in German, French, Italian in Scripts > Schedule (#3990)
- [Improved] Installer for server and client list version
- [Improved] Console displays "Upgrade local server" when older local server present
- [Improved] Console auto-selects first syncing server
- [Improved] ASM licenses accepted in License Manager
- Engine: under some circumstances log shows negative file count for block level incremental backup, even though files are correctly backed up and are restorable (#4508).
- Engine: restoring the 32nd block level incremental backup of a large file fails if it is unchanged since the prior (31st) backup (#4499). Workaround: restore from the 31st backup.
- Engine: if a backup contains no new/modified files and the backup is transferred, restoring that backup from the transfer destination backup set fails (#4357). Workaround: restore from the source backup set or from prior backup.
- Console: Past Backups view show removed backups (#4476). Workaround: restart console.
- Console: Past Backups view does not show retrieved backups (#4512). Workaround: restart console.
- Console: Dashboard doesn't show all recent backups unless media sets have grooming enabled. Workaround: retrieve relevant backups or enable media set grooming.
- Console: Dashboard information not accurate on OS X 10.9 on Japanese under certain circumstances (#4368). Workaround: switch to 24-hour time.
- Console: Dashboard intermittently shows OK button (#4431). Workaround: restart console.
Version 11.0.0.191:
Engine
- [New] Block level incremental backup - See details
- [Fixed] Fix engine assertion errors (netcotop.cpp-427, soccon.cpp-491) during network backup (#4018)
- [Fixed] Fix engine assertion error when connected with Retrospect Touch for iOS (#2703)
- [Fixed] Copy script to Mac volume didn't reliably set destination folder's more...
Requirements
- Intel
- OS X 10.6.8 or later
- Retrospect 10
Retrospect Client User Discussion (Write a Review)
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Retrospect Client runs with "root" permissions and can completely backup and restore an OS X computer with ease, providing the fastest possible recovery from disaster.
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Jweisbin reviewed on 19 Sep 2013
Tried to uninstall first, then reinstall, same thing.
But after, in every case, it appears that it was updated, not sure why the error.
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Jon Rasmussen reviewed on 27 Mar 2013
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http://www.roxio.com/enu/support/retrospect/software_updates.html
According to Retrospect on Twitter, major work is underway. A screen shot of the new client (albeit a Windows image) is offered.
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Wizard2 reviewed on 15 Dec 2009
- Retrospect is buggy and bloated, often freezes client machines
- Retrospect is expensive, and upgrades are outrageous
- Many legacy backup devices no longer supported
The ugly truth is that often times, Retrospect will FAIL TO SUCCESSFULLY RESTORE a file. That is the true test of any backup/archive solution. Unless a sysadmin can KNOW that a solution is reliable -- it is dangerous to ever trust it.
When it really counts -- Retrospect cannot be trusted.
EMC/Dantz I have tried to engage at conventions have been dismissive and unhelpful in solutions for recovery failures. Although we have spent many hundreds of dollars on Retrospect, we've ditched it entirely, and moved on to a much better solution -- ChronoSync.
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In Retrospect, remove the client from the Client list. It'll ask if you're sure you want to forget that client. Click OK.
Click Network. Most likely it will not list the new client, so you have to add it manually. Simply click 'Add by address' and type in the client's IP address. Voila.
The only pain is you have to reset the Volumes.
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I have been a retrospect user since Noah built the ark but it is patently obvious that EMC2 or whatever they call themselves this week, has lost the plot, lost the initiative, dropped the ball and have turned a sturdy wonderful product into a dinosaur. I have realised lately that with hard drives becoming cheaper and more reliable that to pursue either a raid policy or a daily cloning to another hard drive is the way to go.
Thank you for the support you have given in the (distant) past but I fear we are to say goodbye.
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Anonymous reviewed on 27 Dec 2004
It works well with Panther (10.3.7), and I use it for both MO-drives and CD-RW. I have not encountered a single problem, and I make daily backups.
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Anonymous reviewed on 23 Jul 2003
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Either that, or it's a competitor.
Fact is, I've been using Retrospect since the early days and manage to backup over 300 computers via the network. Been doing so for many years now. I've tried other programs (even PC ones) and for ease of use and reliability, Retrospect cannot be beat.
vabt rated on 03 Nov 2012
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Jon Rasmussen rated on 23 May 2012