Microsoft System Center Data Protection Manager

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Microsoft System Center Data Protection Manager (DPM) is a key member of the Microsoft System Center family of products, designed to help the IT Professional manage the Windows environment. As part of the Windows Server System, DPM integrates disk-to-disk and data protection for a more reliable recovery of Windows server workloads. Previously known as Data Protection Server, DPM is Microsoft's first 'packaged for-sale' entry into the backup/recovery industry.

[edit] DPM 2006

DPM 2006 delivers centralized backup of branch offices and better backups within the data center, by continuously protecting changed files at the byte-level to secondary disk, which can then be backed up to tape. DPM also enables rapid and reliable recovery from easily accessible disk instead of waiting to locate and mount tapes. The result is increased operational efficiency by consolidating the backup efforts at the datacenter while empowering end-user initiated restores without additional IT effort.

DPM 2006 version info

DPM 2006 (v1) Private Beta released September, 2004.
DPM 2006 (v1) Public Beta released in April, 2005.
DPM 2006 (v1) Released in September 27, 2005 [1]
DPM 2006 (v1) Service Pack 1 - due by November 2006

[edit] DPM “v2”

DPM v2 sets a new standard for Windows backup and recovery -- delivering continuous data protection for Microsoft application and file servers to a seamlessly integrated secondary disk and tape solution on the DPM server. DPM enables better backups as well as rapid and reliable recoveries for both the IT professional and the end-user. DPM significantly reduces the costs and complexities associated with data protection through advanced technology for enterprises of all sizes.

DPM v2 version info