craig6928 wrote:
deepspar is ok but it tied down to a pc system and is not standalone unit
True, but neither is the Atola Imager as it needs a separate Windows system to run the unit. With DDI, you have the choice to run directly from the console or from a network connected Windows system.
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which if it was it would be great.
this machine works in dos
The system uses DOS to boot, but is not controlled by the DOS environment when running. I'm not sure what OS the Atola system boots to, as it is locked down within its propriety box. If I were a to guess, I'd go with Linux.
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where the atola imager is windows based and connects up to any pc system
DeepSpar has a Windows program (DRE) that will allow advanced control over the DDI systems via the network. As all the configuration information is stored with the clone or config drive on the DDI system, the user can control from any system. Also, when the clone is complete, it can be connected directly to a system and the configuration data and can still be accessed via the DRE application.
Above all else, DDI is a little more expensive up front, but does not have any annual update/support fees, and provides free updates for the life of the product line.
With the help of DRE, you can also export the DDI map to a DE map, should you need to complete the mirroring process with DE.
Don't get me wrong, Atola Imager is not a bad product. But, it is still the little kid on the block and is still #3 in imaging products behind #1 DDI and #2 DE.