NEWBIE - ReadyNAS Small Business environ

jonas914 wrote:
My understanding: Using Replicate, I won't have to worry about configuring a tunnel between the owner's home routers and the office, yes? It will "just work", right?

Correct. The Replicate software uses the same software VPN that ReadyNAS Remote uses.

jonas914 wrote:
I will need a Replicate License for each NAS, yes?

Yes.

jonas914 wrote:
I need to still use some sort of backup client on each server, yes? (Can you please make a recommendation? Symantec/Acronis are way too pricey. Bacula? Something else open source or something else really good that isn't Symantec/Acronis $$$$? Need to be able to restore a system too.)

I would recommend Symantec or Acronis. May be pricey but for crucial business data you want something reliable that's supported well. Of course you could give Windows backup a try or try alternative software.