Redmondmag.com takes an in-depth look at how DPM, with support for Hyper-V in Service Pack 1, can be the ideal application for backing up virtual machines.

System Center Data Protection Manager (DPM) 2010 Beta is available for download. Previously called “DPM v3” or “Zinger”, DPM 2010 Beta builds upon the success of DPM 2007 as Microsoft’s backup and recovery solution for Windows application and file servers using seamlessly integrated disk and tape. Learn more about the latest version of DPM and download the beta today.

Nov. 2009: Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
Microsoft System Center Data Protection Manager (DPM) came out on top, having received one-quarter of the respondent votes. …As a plus for Microsoft shops, DPM also backs up a host of physical machines, such as those running SQL Server, Microsoft Exchange, and SharePoint.

Discover how you can efficiently take advantage of your IT resources by attending this month’s series of webcasts, podcasts, and virtual labs. For a closer look at DPM, watch the podcast on How to Manage Microsoft System Center Data Protection Manager 2007 in Large Enterprises.

To help you be successful in deploying DPM 2007 with SP1, Microsoft has a variety of training offerings:

If you already perform system backups using another product, read how DPM addresses the ever changing and demanding backup and recovery needs. DPM will complement your existing heterogeneous backup solution – or provide an alternative in Windows environments for your consideration. Check out these analyst reports.