Only data blocks that have changed since the last backup are transferred to the NetApp FAS. This minimizes backup impact, shortens backup times, and reduces disk and network I/O by 95% or more. Only one full backup is needed. Zero impact backup is ideal for virtual server environments where shared physical resources often limit the effectiveness of traditional, file-based backups.
Client-side data reduction reduces the amount of data sent over the wire and stored, while target-side NetApp FAS data deduplication eliminates any redundant data blocks that might exist across backup sets. The end result is 90% or greater reduction in storage consumption.
Agentless VMware backups are supported via VMware vStorage APIs for Data Protection (VADP). New virtual machines are automatically included in data protection, while multi-threaded backups enhance performance and scalability.*
The zero-impact backup model enables far more backups per day for greater recovery point objectives (RPO). This significantly limits data loss compared to once-a-day backups.
NetApp Syncsort Integrated Backup uses fewer moving parts than traditional backup architectures. Clients send data directly to NetApp storage, without the need for any other backup server in the data path (such as a device/media server). This reduces deployment time, complexity and cost.
The NetApp FAS target device is highly scalable and can be easily expanded by adding additional disk shelves. Combined with 90% or better data reduction, the solution can easily handle large data volumes with long retention periods.
NetApp Syncsort Integrated Backup includes all the features required for end-to-end data protection. Capacity-based pricing lets users deploy as many clients as they need to without worrying about license management. The NetApp FAS device includes licensing for data deduplication, SnapVault snapshots (to store backups) and SnapMirror replication software (for disaster recovery).
Support for application and backup APIs such as Microsoft VSS ensures that data images are transactionally intact and available for immediate use. Supports Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft SharePoint, Oracle and other critical enterprise applications.
Provides seamless movement of backup data from disk to tape.
* Agentless backup supported in Q4 2011.