Backup software and
replication software are powerful tools used to protect data
against loss due to hardware failure, natural disasters, and other
problems. Features like encryption, key management, compression,
data de-duplication, WAN support and content indexing are
frequently found in enterprise backup products. The product
snapshots in this chapter highlight key specifications for a
cross-section of enterpsie-class backup software products. The
following products were selected based on input from industry
analysts and SearchStorage editors, and specifications are current
as of
October 2006.
The following specifications have been provided by vendors and
are periodically updated. Vendors are welcome to submit their
updates and new product specifications to
sbigelow@techtarget.com.
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Product:Asigra Inc.; Asigra Televaulting disk-to-disk
(D2D) software
Maximum Backup Volume:1 PB
Maximum Files:More than 1 Billion
File or Block Backup:Block backup after the first
backup
Compression:Yes; Data is compressed prior to
transmission
Data Reduction:Yes; GSIS (global single instance
storage) across all locations, only incremental changes to the
block level after first backup transmitted
Security Features:Yes; Multiple layers of
authentication, registered ports with IANA, GUI communication
encryption, password encryption, etc.
Encryption:Yes; Select up to 256 AES is built into the
software. Software is encrypted both in-flight and
at-rest
Logging/Reporting Features:Yes; Extensive reporting and
logging, audit trails, notification via SNMP traps and MIB files,
APIs
WAN Backup Support:Yes; Designed for WAN
backup
Content Indexing:Yes
Backup Files In Use:Yes; Open file backup built
in
Agent Use:Agentless architecture; No agents on target
machines to be protected
Backup Hardware Support:D2D backup requires disk storage
repository, either DAS, SAN or NAS
Software Integration:Tivoli TSM, Symantec NetBackup,
Legato NetWorker, others
Vendor Comment:Asigra Televaulting is designed to solve
backup pains resulting from tape backup problems at many (5 or
more) remote/branch site locations. Asigra Televaulting is software
that provides offsite DR for your remote branch offices into your
data center.
Availability:Televaulting 6.2 with CDP available
September 12, 2006
Base Cost:Licensing starting at $11250. Licensing based
on compressed capacity of vaulted data
Detailed Specs URL:http://www.asigra.com/solutions/robo.php
Vendor URL:www.asigra.com
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Product:Atempo; Time Navigator
Maximum Backup Volume:Unlimited
Maximum Files:No built-in limit on number of files. It
depends on configuration, retention, etc. Overall limit on one
catalog is 32 GB (represents 80-100 million instances), but we can
create as many catalogs as needed.
File or Block Backup:File level backup. Synthetic full
incremental possible.
Compression:Yes; LZO algorithm
Data Reduction:No
Security Features:Yes; Digital signatures, hierarchical
key management, audit trails, compliance templates, file encryption
and decryption, and network encryption and decryption.
Encryption:Yes; File encryption and decryption, and
network encryption and decryption
Logging/Reporting Features:Yes; Time Navigator Reporter
automatically gathers data from single to multiple backup servers
to offer statistics about backup and restore jobs.
WAN Backup Support:Yes
Content Indexing:No; we offer keyword indexing with our
archiving module
Backup Files In Use:Yes
Agent Use:Yes; we use agents installed on the client to
backup the data. We have agents for all major OSes, databases and
applications including Windows, Linux, AIX, MAC, HP-UX, AS400,
Exchange, MS SQL, and Oracle
Backup Hardware Support:Time Navigator is compatible
with most hardware vendors (e.g., tape libraries, tape drives, and
VTL)
Software Integration:Time Navigator can pilot snapshots
from Netapp SnapVault and Snapshot, Microsoft VSS and
Engenio
Vendor Comment:Time Navigator is a highly scalable data
protection and archiving solution that supports Windows, Mac OS,
Unix and Linux and offers comprehensive database and application
support.
Availability:Time Navigator 4.1 available now.
Base Cost:$4600 for 1 Server, 1 Tape drive connection
and 10 agents
Detailed Specs URL:http://www.atempo.com/us/products/secure-backup-and-recovery/index.html
Vendor URL:www.atempo.com
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Product:BakBone Software Inc.; NetVault:
Backup
Maximum Backup Volume:Can span multiple disk or tape
target volumes to accommodate any size backup job
Maximum Files:No hard limit to the number of files in a
single backup job. There is a limit on the size of a backup job
index, currently 4GB which places an operational limit of
approximately 100 million or more files in a single job.
File or Block Backup:File based backup for most
operations. Physical block backups are used in the VaultDR disaster
recovery backup plugin.
Compression:Optional compression algorithm that achieves
an average 2:1 reduction in backup data.
Data Reduction:Supports "incremental forever"
backups
Security Features:Password level security is used to
authenticate individual users
Encryption:Optional encryption plugin that encrypts data
on the server being protected before it is sent over the network
and/or written to local tape devices.
Logging/Reporting Features:A log viewer can be used to
filter log files by many attributes to help in problem resolutions.
There is also a generalized report writer that allows authorized
users to create custom reports from the available internal data
sources.
WAN Backup Support:Can operate over extended networks
using VPNs or Firewall pass-through mechanisms.
Content Indexing:No
Backup Files In Use:Provides open file backup protection
on Windows and Netware Servers using an optional Open File Manager
plugin or Microsoft VSS support for Windows Server 2003 or XP
Professional. Standard file locking processes are used for UNIX and
Linux file systems.
Agent Use:Yes; utilizes platform agents to provide local
protection capabilities
Backup Hardware Support:A complete list of supported
platforms can be found at:
http://www.bakbone.com/support/product_documentation/retrieve_documentation.asp?product=NetVault_Supported_Platforms&page_type=products
Software Integration:A complete list of plugin agents
can be found at:
http://www.bakbone.com/support/product_documentation/retrieve_documentation.asp?product=NetVault%20APM&page_type=products
Vendor Comment:NetVault: Backup provides
enterprise-class data protection for complex heterogeneous IT
environments, regardless of size. NetVault: Backup's flexible,
modular architecture delivers proven reliability and
high-performance, with an unmatched combination of features
designed to meet current and future data protection needs, making
NetVault: Backup solutions cost-effective to deploy and
manage.
Availability:NetVault: Backup 7.4.4 is available
now
Base Cost:Pricing is value based with entry level
packages starting between $695 and $1,200 for a small business data
protection solution including typical agents and plugins.
Detailed Specs URL:http://www.bakbone.com/products/backup_and_restore/
Vendor URL:www.bakbone.com
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Product:BridgeHead Software; HT Backup
Maximum Backup Volume:Capable of backing up virtually
unlimited amounts of data on primary storage
Maximum Files:No limitations on the number of files that
can be processed by HT Backup; constraints are only limited by the
capacity of the media.
File or Block Backup:Both file and block backup are
supported. File backup includes creation of full file journals for
easy point and click restoration of a particular file or
path.
Compression:Yes; HT Backup provides internal compression
and supports compression provided by device
manufacturers.
Data Reduction:allows for incremental backup where only
files that have changed are backed up between full backups. The
product also includes block-level replication for some environments
where incremental replication updates can be performed.
Security Features:Security features are based on
different site-defined levels of authority.
Encryption:No; HT Backup's related file archiving
product HT FileStore performs file-level encryption.
Logging/Reporting Features:Comes with a full-blown
report writer (HT Report) which provides canned reports and easy
user definition of reports for monitoring all aspects of backup,
restore success, events, resource utilization and media/device
management.
WAN Backup Support:Distributed architecture allows
centralized administration of distributed backups where backups can
either occur at remote sites or where data can be brought back
across the WAN to local devices.
Content Indexing:Provides a full file journaling
capability. Its related file archiving product, HT FileStore,
provides full context indexing for granular file-level management
of data migrated to less expensive secondary storage
infrastructure.
Backup Files In Use:Yes; File supports both VSS and Open
File Manager as means to correctly backup products that are
currently held open during the backup process.
Agent Use:Provides a variety of application-specific
agents which use vendor-specified API's to request applications to
correctly quiesce their data structures in preparation for a
consistent point-in-time backup; examples of supported applications
include Oracle, MS-SQL, MS-Exchange, SAP, and Lotus
Notes.
Backup Hardware Support:Supports all disk and commonly
used tape technologies for backup including: LTO, SDLT, AIT, etc.
We use vendor-provided drivers for tape devices and conform to the
SCSI4 spec for robotic control.
Software Integration:Part of BridgeHead's HT ISM
Integrated Storage Management Platform which also includes file
archiving, application archiving, enterprise media management and
single enterprise console.
Vendor Comment:HT Backup is a true "enterprise storage
management system," meaning it allows backup of ALL end-user data
regardless of host platform, application, network topology and
geographic location. HT Backup provides massive scalability through
our 3-tier architecture; this design involves separating and
distributing the distinct functions of backup management, gathering
and transferring data from individual servers and receiving streams
and serving storage.
Availability:Currently available
Base Cost:Graduated licensing based on either number of
servers whose data is to be backed up or on total backup data
capacity.
Detailed Specs URL:http://www.bridgeheadsoftware.com/solutions/ht_backup.asp
Vendor URL:www.bridgeheadsoftware.com
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Product:CA; BrightStor ARCserve Backup
Maximum Backup Volume:No limitations on the size of
the backup volume
Maximum Files:No limitations on the number of files it
can backup in a volume
File or Block Backup:Supports both file based and block
based backups
Compression:Supports hardware compression-enabled tape
drives. Product can also compress data before writing it to tape
drive, if a tape drive without compression support is being used.
Offers the capability of compressing data on backup agent side
before data is transferred over the network to the backup server --
this can reduce network traffic significantly.
Data Reduction:Certified to work with data reduction
devices like ExaGrid
Security Features:Administrators have to authenticate
themselves before performing any operation. Detailed logs of all
activities are kept for auditing. All sensitive information stored
as configuration or transferred over the network is encrypted. All
data is automatically scanned for viruses before backup to ensure
customers always have backup they can restore from. Backup tapes
can be encrypted to protect information incase the tapes are
misplaced.
Encryption:Allows customer to protect their sensitive
information by allowing data being written to tapes to be
encrypted. This is offered as part of the base product, at no extra
costs.
Logging/Reporting Features:Many pre-configured reports
are available out-of-the-box. New reports can be created by the
customers using the custom report generation wizard. Detailed logs
are generated, making it resolve any problems in the environment as
well as for auditing.
WAN Backup Support:Offers protection of systems across
WAN using the XOsoft range of products.
Content Indexing:Minimal
Backup Files In Use:Can backup files in use by
leveraging advanced open file technology.
Agent Use:Provides a large number of agents for
protecting various types of operating systems (e.g., Windows,
Linux, Unix, AS/400, Mac, FreeBSD) and applications (e.g., MS
Exchange,. MS SQL, MS Sharepoint, Oracle, Lotus Notes)
Backup Hardware Support:Support many thousands of backup
hardware. Detail can be found at
http://supportconnectw.ca.com/public/storage/infodocs/basb115win/basb115win_cdl.asp
Software Integration:Large number of software solutions
are integrated and tested with BrightStor ARCserve Backup. Some of
the partners are listed at http://www3.ca.com/partners/.
Vendor Comment:BrightStor ARCserve Backup is CA's
multi-award winning backup and recovery solution that ensures your
business-critical data is always protected and accessible across
all your platforms. It automatically encrypts and scans data for
viruses prior to backup, at no extra cost, making it the most
secure solution out of the box. It is easy to install and use and
provides complete coverage from large enterprises to small
businesses through a simple GUI and agent/option
licensing.
Availability:BrightStor ARCserve Backup r11.5 is
currently available
Base Cost:$775 MSRP
Detailed Specs URL:http://www3.ca.com/solutions/ProductFamily.aspx?ID=115
Vendor URL:www.ca.com
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Product:CA; WANSync Data Replication / Data Recovery
Software
Maximum Backup Volume:There is no maximum
Maximum Files:There is no maximum
File or Block Backup:Both block and file
Compression:Yes
Data Reduction:No
Security Features:Yes
Encryption:No
Logging/Reporting Features:Yes
WAN Backup Support:Yes
Content Indexing:No
Backup Files In Use:No
Agent Use:Yes
Backup Hardware Support:Hardware-agnostic; it supports
all backup hardware
Software Integration:Integrates with any backup
utility
Vendor Comment:WANSync is a data protection solution
that uses asynchronous real-time replication to provide
cost-effective disaster recovery capabilities for Microsoft
Exchange, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, Microsoft IIS webservers,
file servers, and other applications on 32- and 64-bit Windows,
AIX, Linux and Solaris servers.
Availability:Currently available
Base Cost:WANSync starts at $2,100 per server
Detailed Specs URL:www.xosoft.com/products/f_WANSync.shtml
Vendor URL:www.xosoft.com
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Product:CommVault; Galaxy Backup &
Recovery
Maximum Backup Volume:No limit imposed by Galaxy;
limits are imposed by underlying OS
Maximum Files:No restriction
File or Block Backup:Both file and block
Compression:Software provides built-in data compression
as an option
Data Reduction:Exchange Single Instancing is supported,
which enables efficient object-level backup and recovery for
Exchange messages. For more information on CommVault's Exchange SIS
implementation, see:
http://www.commvault.com/backup_and_recovery.asp?sid=10143
Security Features:A CommCell administrator can provide
users with the exact capabilities they are required. A CommCell
administrator can also restrict the CommCell objects that a user
can view, by restricting the CommCell objects that a user's member
user group has an association with.
Encryption:Allows encrypting data both for transmission
over non-secure networks and for storage on media. Data is always
encrypted in the same way (Blowfish algorithm with 128-bit
keys).
Logging/Reporting Features:Uses a simple point-and-click
interface to provide statistics and information that facilitate
evaluation and tuning of the data protection environment. All
reports are available through the unified console and can be
exported to HTML, email or comma-delimited format. Enhanced
reporting reflects the state of jobs, media and other relevant
information to assist in identification of bad media, failed jobs,
etc. Users can schedule reports and automate email distribution of
reports, and track and report on media and disk consumption trends
to optimize resource planning.
WAN Backup Support:Offers comprehensive options for WAN
backup, including; synthetic full over WAN and built-in
continuous-capture replication over WAN
Content Indexing:Offers the option for full content
indexing of every word in files and messages, and message
attachments. Once indexed, searches with multiple criteria can be
performed using the Advanced Find function, to search by any
content (keyword or phrase).
Backup Files In Use:QSnap/Open File Handler is a
software-based snapshot implementation that integrates with other
CommVault Agents including iDataAgents for Galaxy Backup &
Recovery
Agent Use:Yes; software tracks and reports on the number
of agents deployed and the available number of licenses, as well as
jobs occurring
Backup Hardware Support:Provides support for
heterogeneous environments, including all disk-based hardware,
virtual tape libraries, and virtually all library architectures.
For a complete list of supported storage devices, visit the
CommVault web site;
http://www.commvault.com/backup_and_recovery.asp?sid=10142
Software Integration:Application-aware and provides
integrated application protection with a variety of third-party
snapshots, replication, VTLs and applications.
Vendor Comment:Galaxy Backup & Recovery software is
an enterprise-class heterogeneous solution that provides: reliable
data recovery in distributed, environments. Galaxy recovery is
designed around efficient data movement, making it easy for
administrators to browse and find data, select exactly what needs
to be restored, and to recover quickly and efficiently.
Availability:Currently available
Base Cost:Configuration dependent
Detailed Specs URL:http://www.commvault.com/backup_and_recovery.asp?sid=10136
Vendor URL:www.commvault.com
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Product:EMC Corp,; NetWorker
Maximum Backup Volume:No limit imposed by backup
software
Maximum Files:No limit imposed by backup
software
File or Block Backup:Base product provides file level
backup/recovery. SnapImage Module add-on provides block-level
backup/recovery
Compression:Yes; built-in compression
Data Reduction:Currently no data reduction such as
single instance storage, de-duplication, delta-block,
etc.
Security Features:Leverages server/client authentication
through Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) certificates and a trusted
authentication daemon. Interface users are authenticated using the
NetWorker Management Console user name and password.
Encryption:Yes; 256-bit AES encryption performed at the
backup client. Data sent over the wire encrypted and stored
encrypted on backup media.
Logging/Reporting Features:Built-in reporting for
servers, clients and devices provides over 30 reports viewable via
bar/plot/pie charts and graphs and tables with the option to export
data for use. Advanced environment reporting and predictive
analysis is available with EMC Backup Advisor add-on.
WAN Backup Support:Yes; standard NetWorker client
supports backup/recover via WAN link to Server or Storage Node
(media server).
Content Indexing:No
Backup Files In Use:Yes; Open File Manager (Windows,
NetWare), and VSS Open File options (Win2K3) enable open file
backup, Application Modules, (SAP, Oracle, SQL, Exchange, etc.)
provide open application protection.
Agent Use:Agent (client software) used on backup
clients; no NetWorker agent required on NAS/NDMP clients
Backup Hardware Support:Supports wide-range of tape,
virtual tape, optical, disk and infrastructure hardware from
leading providers:
http://customernet.emc.com/getting_started/networker_compatibility.htm
Software Integration:Integrated with a number of
technologies for backup and replication including EMC solutions
such as Symmetrix/TimeFinder, Celerra/SnapSure, CLARiiON/SnapView:
http://customernet.emc.com/getting_started/compatibility_guides.htm
Vendor Comment:NetWorker helps customer achieve service
levels for recovery through tiered protection. From a single backup
and recovery application users can leverage backup to tape, backup
to disk and replication management for the right recovery
management mix aligned to the value of business data and
applications. With its record-breaking performance, NetWorker is
the ideal choice for both commercial and enterprise customers who
are dealing with today's challenges to protect and recover a
growing amount of data in complex environments.
Availability:NetWorker 7.3.x currently
available
Base Cost:Starting at $1150 for Workgroup
Edition
Detailed Specs URL:http://software.emc.com/products/product_family/networker_family.htm
Vendor URL:http://www.emc.com
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Product:EMC Corp.; Retrospect 7.5
Maximum Backup Volume:Tested protecting volumes up to
6TB, but there is no realistic size limit.
Maximum Files:The limitation in Retrospect is not as
much the size of the volume as it is the number of files the volume
has. This limit is around 4 million files.
File or Block Backup:Retrospect performs file and folder
backup, not block level backup.
Compression:Yes; Retrospect 7.5 helps reduce the size of
backup data using software or hardware-assisted
compression
Data Reduction:Yes; single-instance storage across all
computers being protected
Security Features:Yes; offers the highest level of
security for your backup media using U.S. government-certified
128-bit and 256-bit AES encryption.
Encryption:Yes; enables users to encrypt backups on
CD/DVDs, disk, or tapes using 128-bit or 256-bit AES encryption.
Users can also prevent unauthorized access to backup data with
proprietary SimpleCrypt(tm) or DES encryption.
Logging/Reporting Features:Yes; Retrospect
ReportsWatcher continually generates a consolidated report across
all backup servers and offers centralized reporting through the use
of a standard Web browser. Users can view backup results from
anywhere in the world. Detailed logging is also available
throughout the product.
WAN Backup Support:Yes; Retrospect can move data over a
WAN if sufficient bandwidth is available.
Content Indexing:No
Backup Files In Use:Yes; Retrospect supports backing up
open files on all NT-based Windows platforms. On Windows XP and
Windows Server 2003-based operating system versions, Retrospect
utilizes Microsoft's Volume Shadow-copy Services (VSS) for open
file protection.
Agent Use:Yes; application agents for Microsoft Exchange
Server and Microsoft SQL Server; client agents protect Windows,
Mac, Linux, Solaris and NetWare computers on a network.
Backup Hardware Support:A comprehensive list of
supported backup hardware can be found at:
http://www.emcinsignia.com/supportupdates/technical/retrospect/device/
Software Integration:Retrospect 7.5 can be monitored by
the NetWorker 7.3 Management Console.
Vendor Comment:EMC Retrospect Multi Server Edition
delivers powerful, easy-to-use data protection for small and medium
businesses. Installed on a Windows computer, it automatically
adjusts backup operations to reliably protect servers, desktops,
and notebooks running Windows, Macintosh, Linux, Solaris, NetWare,
and VMWare, plus 24x7 applications. Retrospect provides
best-in-class backup to disk, unparalleled restore accuracy, and
AES encryption of backup media for regulatory compliance with
HIPAA, California SB 1386, and the PCI Data Security Standard.
Add-ons enable online protection for Microsoft Exchange and SQL
Server, protection of open Windows files, user-initiated restores,
advanced tape support, and disaster recovery.
Availability:Currently available
Base Cost:Retrospect Professional retails for $129.
Retrospect Single Server, designed for the SMB market and supports
add-ons to back up SQL, Exchange, and Open Files, retails for $699.
Retrospect Small Business Server Premium for Microsoft SBS Premium
retails for $749.
Detailed Specs URL:http://www.emcinsignia.com/products/smb/retroforwin/datasheets/
Vendor URL:www.emc.com
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Product:HP; OpenView Storage Data Protector
Maximum Backup Volume:No defined maximum
Maximum Files:Approx. maximum number of file names being
managed in the IDB to be appox. 700 Mio on UNIX systems and 450 Mio
on Windows systems.
File or Block Backup:File Backup and Raw Device
Backup
Compression:Yes; software compression is done by the
client CPU when reading data from a disk, reducing the data that is
sent over the network.
Data Reduction:Yes; incorporates "synthetic full
backups" which eliminate the need to run regular full backups by
consolidating backups incrementally.
Security Features:Yes; through cells, Data Protector
user accounts, Data Protector user groups, and Data Protector user
rights
Encryption:Data encryption using AES 256-bit
Logging/Reporting Features:Web reporting and
notification capabilities allow you to easily view the backup
status, monitor active backup operations, and customize reports.
Reports can be generated using the Data Protector GUI, or using the
omnirpt command on systems running UNIX or Windows, as well as
using Java-based online generated web reports. You can schedule
reports to be issued at a specific time or to be attached to a
predefined set of events, such as the end of a backup session or a
mount request.
WAN Backup Support:Yes; DP can be configured to run
across firewalls and to do reconnects in case of broken
connections.
Content Indexing:Not provided
Backup Files In Use:Yes; the principal methods are
Online Backup, Windows 2003 VSS, Open File Backup, and
Zero-Downtime Backup.
Agent Use:Yes; wide range of OS and application
agents
Backup Hardware Support:For detailed information on Data
Protector support matrices please visit:
www.hp.com/go/dataprotector
Software Integration:For detailed information on Data
Protector support matrices please visit:
www.hp.com/go/dataprotector
Vendor Comment:HP OpenView Storage Data Protector
automates high performance backup and recovery, from disk or tape,
over unlimited distances, to ensure 24x7 business continuity, and
seamless integration with HP storage hardware and management
solutions. Data Protector is both easy to deploy and use. It has a
simple installation, automated routine tasks, and centralized
licensing facility that reduces costs and data center
complexity.
Availability:HP Data Protector 6.0 launched in September
2006
Base Cost:Basic list pricing for a Windows Starter Pack,
incl. support : $1,390. Pricing depends on customer environment and
needs.
Detailed Specs URL:http://
www.hp.com/go/dataprotector
Vendor URL:www.hp.com
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Product:IBM; Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) Version
5.3
Maximum Backup Volume:Unlimited
Maximum Files:Unlimited
File or Block Backup:Yes; File level backup & Block
level logical volume backup. Also, byte and block level backup with
TSM Subfile Backup.
Compression:Yes; Liv-Zempel-Welch compression
Data Reduction:Yes; Progressive incremental backup, only
changed and new files are backed up. Subfile backup, only changed
bytes/blocks within a file are backed up. File compression (see
above). Policy based file level expiration of all copies of backup
data.
Security Features:Yes; Client-Server authentication and
access controls for backup and restore tasks and adminstrative
tasks, data in-flight and at-rest encryption.
Encryption:Yes; AES128 and DES56 data encryption with
integrated and user encryption key management.
Logging/Reporting Features:Yes; TSM Administration
Center health monitor. TSM Server activity log with event logging,
operational reporting, TSM Client schedule and error
logging.
WAN Backup Support:Yes; TCP/IP support
Content Indexing:No
Backup Files In Use:Yes; Integrated open file support
for Windows, Point-in-time copy integration with NDMP (IBM N series
and Network Appliance), Microsoft Volume Shadow Copy Services
(VSS), IBM FlashCopy (DS8000/DS6000, SAN Volume
Controller)
Agent Use:Yes; Client-server architecture
Backup Hardware Support:For Windows, UNIX, and Linux
disk, tape, and optical backup device support see:
http://www.ibm.com/software/sysmgmt/products/support/IBM_TSM_Supported_Devices_for_AIXHPSUNWIN.html
Software Integration:For TSM family integrations for
backup see
http://www.ibm.com/software/tivoli/products/storage-mgr/product-links.html
Vendor Comment:IBM Tivoli Storage Manager is an
enterprise-level backup and recovery solution that provides
centralized, automated data protection that can help reduce the
risks associated with data loss while also helping to reduce
complexity, manage costs and address compliance with regulatory
data retention requirements.
Availability:Currently available
Base Cost:Starting at $345 per managed
processor
Detailed Specs URL:http://www-306.ibm.com/software/tivoli/products/storage-mgr/
Vendor URL:www.ibm.com
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Product:Signiant Inc.; Mobilize for Remote Data
Protection software
Maximum Backup Volume:Unlimited
Maximum Files:Unlimited
File or Block Backup:File
Compression:Yes (in transit over WAN)
Data Reduction:Yes (in transit over WAN)
Security Features:Yes; x.509 certificates, firewall
tunneling, configurable user access rules
Encryption:Yes; 4 settings from none to 256-bit
AES
Logging/Reporting Features:3 levels of reporting detail,
e-mail notifications, SNMP traps
WAN Backup Support:Yes
Content Indexing:No
Backup Files In Use:Yes; in Windows
environments
Agent Use:Yes (Windows, Linux, Unix, Mac)
Backup Hardware Support:Any direct, NAS or SAN attached
disk
Software Integration:Centralized data is stored in
native file formats, enabling seamless integration into core data
center applications and processes
Vendor Comment:Mobilize for Remote Data Protection
(RDP) is a centrally-managed software solution for protecting data
in remote and branch offices. Mobilize for RDP consolidates
incremental-forever backups from remote office servers, easily
scaling to support from five to more than 2,000 sites. Mobilize for
RDP solves the entire remote data protection problem, consolidating
backup and long-distance disaster recovery operations for
heterogeneous IT environments without disrupting remote
operations.
Availability:Version 6 is currently available
Base Cost:Commercial Edition pricing starts at under
$10,000, Enterprise Edition starts at under $75,000
Detailed Specs URL:http://www.signiant.com/prod_mobilize_rdp.htm
Vendor URL:www.signiant.com
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Product:Symantec Corp.; Backup Exec for Windows
Servers
Product specifications are not available at this time
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Product:Symantec Corp.; Veritas NetBackup
Product specifications are not available at this time
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Product:Symantec Corp.; Veritas NetBackup 6.0
PureDisk Remote Office Edition software
Product specifications are not available at this time
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Product:Syncsort Inc.; Backup Express
Maximum Backup Volume:Limited only by available space
on storage media
Maximum Files:No limit to number of files in a backup
volume
File or Block Backup:File and block-level both
supported. Supports block-level incrementals forever to secondary
storage.
Compression:Yes; optional
Data Reduction:Yes; for block-level backup
Security Features:Yes; administrator can define
authorized privileges
Encryption:Yes; transmission and storage
encryption
Logging/Reporting Features:Detailed, versatile reports
and logs for every job available through online job
monitor
WAN Backup Support:Powerful remote site data protection
via block-level backup capability
Content Indexing:Single catalog for entire enterprise
enables restore at any level
Backup Files In Use:Yes; supports open file
backup
Agent Use:Yes; proprietary agents for block-level backup
and backup of all major databases
Backup Hardware Support:Supports all major storage
systems. For details, visit:
http://www.syncsort.com/products/bex/supportedtech/home.htm
Software Integration:Broad platform support for SANs,
clusters, NAS, NDMP, etc. Support clients on all major operating
systems, including Novell. Master server runs on Windows, UNIX,
Linux. For details, visit:
http://www.syncsort.com/products/bex/supportedTech/home.htm
Vendor Comment:Backup Express is an enterprise data
protection and disaster recovery solution with innovative
technology, offering non-disruptive backup-to-disk agents for UNIX,
Windows, Linux, Mac, NetWare/Open Enterprise Server, and NAS
environments. It provides a complete data protection solution that
integrates heterogeneous snapshot, image, and rapid recovery
options; supports any combination of UNIX, Windows, NetWare/Open
Enterprise Server, Linux, and NDMP/NAS in a SAN; backs up all data
directly across the Fibre Channel or iSCSI networks; dynamically
shares all drives; includes best-in-industry clustered system
backup technology; and controls an entire enterprise storage
environment from a single catalog, with centralized management and
advanced reporting.
Availability:Release 2.35 now available. Release 3.0
anticipated first quarter 2007, includes disk-based backup to
Windows storage.
Base Cost:Price depends on configuration
Detailed Specs URL:http://www.syncsort.com/products/bex/featuresBen/techSpec/home.htm
Vendor URL:http://www.syncsort.com
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Product:Yosemite Technologies Inc.; Yosemite
Backup
Maximum Backup Volume:Theoretical limit is 100x the
device capacity (not the media capacity). Thus a 4TB capacity
device would create a limit of 400TB, and so on.
Maximum Files:Up to 50 million objects, up to 250
million instances
File or Block Backup:File (object-based)
Compression:Yes; software, OS or both
Data Reduction:No
Security Features:Password-protection, user access
controls
Encryption:Yes, 3 levels of media encryption; Hardware
or Software supported
Logging/Reporting Features:Yes
WAN Backup Support:Yes; recommended for robust
connections only
Content Indexing:Yes; by metadata: file type, date,
attribute, size, etc. Searching within files is not
supported.
Backup Files In Use:Yes; Microsoft Windows and Novell
NetWare
Agent Use:Yes; Exchange, Microsoft SQL Server and
SharePoint Services
Backup Hardware Support:Refer to:
http://www.yosemitetech.com/TapeWareCommerce2002/certifieddevices.aspx
Software Integration:Open File Manager (St. Bernard),
Microsoft Volume ShadowCopy Services, or any open file management
product.
Vendor Comment:Yosemite Backup provides consistent,
scalable and reliable data protection designed for small to medium
businesses. The Wizard-based, cross-platform interface and native
support for Windows, Linux, or Netware ensure quick and painless
deployments. Features and support include: backup to disk, scalable
self-healing catalog, self-tuning job management, modular
architecture, bare metal disaster recovery, agents for SQL Server
and MS Exchange, and broad device support.
Availability:Currently available
Base Cost:$374 (MSRP) Single Server; $811 (MSRP) Master
Server
Detailed Specs URL:http://www.yosemitetech.com/cnt/resources/collateral/standard/
Vendor URL:www.yosemitetech.com
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NOTES:
** All prices shown are in US dollars (USD)
** Always discuss compatibility and interoperability with the
vendor.