Tape Backup versus Disk to Disk Backup

We are in the process of updating our current network backup system and are looking at either the Exabyte VXA Autoloader or a disk-to-disk solution. Right now we are leaning towards the Exabyte solution. It appears to be much easier to restore data than traditional tape systems. The only hesitation is that we have read that Longhorn will not support tape backup...only disk to disk. Realistically, it will be a probably 3-4 years before we move to the new server platform based on Microsoft's history of releasing products before they are truly ready for market. Does anyone have any experiences either positive or negative related to Exabyte VXA backups?

Welcome to the PVBCIT Blog

Well....Here goes, I have been kicking the idea around about starting a blog. I am the IT Director at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church in Liberty, MO. We are in the process of researching church software programs to determine which will best meet our ministry needs. We have been with Shelby Sytems for 8 yrs. I recently saw a demo of Shelby Arena and was really impressed by what I saw. Does anyone have any comments about Shelby Arena?

Mike