Data migration
takes data from one folder, partition, disc or disc subsystem and
places that data into another physical location.
In many cases, data is migrated to accommodate
tiered storage or a data classification initiative. In other
cases, data migration is used to move data from an old storage
system to a new platform. However, migrating hundreds of gigabytes,
or even terabytes, requires a highly efficient tool with the
intelligence to recognise data types and follow policies that can
aid in automation. There are many data migration tools to choose
from, and the actual choice depends upon a careful evaluation of
transparency, interoperability with storage systems and data,
complexity, policy enforcement and other factors. The product
snapshots in this chapter highlight key specifications for a cross
section of popular data migration platforms.
The following products were selected based on input from
industry analysts and SearchStorage.com editors, and specifications
are current as of April 2007.
The following specifications have been provided by vendors and
are periodically updated. Vendors are welcome to submit their
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Product:Brocade Communications Systems Inc.; Brocade
Data Migration Manager (DMM)
Storage System Support:Designed for migration of
SAN-based block data
Application Support:Brocade DMM is a physical LUN
migrator independent of any application specific requirements such
as plug-ins. It can be used to migrate LUNs for any application.
For online migrations when applications must operate continuously,
Brocade DMM leverages industry standard multi-pathing software such
EMC PowerPath, HP SecurePath, and Veritas Volume Manager,
etc.
Migration Features:Data migration for heterogeneous data
centers; true tiered storage; reduces application downtime with
terabyte-per-hour migration speeds; supports local and remote
(distance) data migrations; uses Brocade routing technology
(Brocade 7500) to perform migrations across SANs and
WANs.
Data Cleansing Features:None; data cleansing is done
before migration and outside of the DMM.
Data Collection Features:It leverages MPIO stack on the
host to start collecting data/information on LUNs such as # of
LUNs, LUN Size, Serial #, vendor-id, etc. It also monitors the
migration status and displays migration size, steps completed,
estimate of completion time, as well as migration configuration
options used, etc.
Management Features:DMM has both the Wizard-based GUI
interface for ease of use and scriptable CLI support for more
advanced ease of operation and automation; in-band discovery and
management; ability to import Device Names in a single easy step;
ability to pause, resume, abort, or throttle migrations.
Automation Features:Automatic creation of migration
pairs; automatic zoning between Host and VT as well as VI &
back-end storage; estimating the migration time; scheduler-based
migration; ability to configure/set-up up to 1024 LUN pairs (512
LUNs in Online mode) for scheduled migrations of up to 128
concurrent LUNs.
Operating System:DMM supports all major Operating
systems for offline migrations. Online migrations requires Windows,
HP-UX, Solaris and AIX OS environments.
System Requirements:The DMC server can be installed on
the same computer as the client, or on another computer that has
access to DMM. If the server and Client are the same system, use 2
GHz P4 CPU, 1.5 GB RAM, 1 GB Virtual Memory, 2GB free disc space
required. A server-only requires 1.8 GHz P4 CPU, 1 GB RAM, 512 MB
Virtual Memory, and 2GB free disc space. A client-only requires 800
MHz CPU, 256 MB RAM, 512 MB Virtual Memory, and 2GB free disc space
required.
Implementation:To ensure configuration flexibility, DMM
solution is deployed on the intelligent Brocade SAN Fabric
Application Platform AP7420 and includes all necessary software and
licenses except the capacity licenses. The solution is designed for
easy wire-once setup, organisations can quickly implement DMM
simply by connecting it to an existing SAN. Offline migrations
require only one DMM appliance. Online migrations ensure high
availability using a 2-node cluster of DMM appliances.
Interoperability:DMM supports heterogeneous staorage
arrays form all major storage vendors like EMC, HP, IBM, and
Hitachi.
Vendor Comment:To help organisations overcome data a
migration challenges (cost, complexity & Compliance), Brocade
DMM, a purpose-built migration solution, provides a fast,
predictable, and fabric-centric data migration solution for
heterogeneous environments. A highly efficient solution DMM
supports both online and offline migrations of block storage data
to meet the specific requirements of various application
environments.
Availability:DMM 2.0 currently available
Base Cost:End-user Product Model starts at 5 arrays for
$55,000 list. Service Provider Model is pay by use ($/TB) starting
at $4,600/TB.
Detailed Specs:http://www.brocade.com/products/appsandgateway/DMM.jsp
Vendor URL:www.brocade.com
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Product:CA; File System Manager
Storage System Support:CA File System Manager
supports a wide range of file systems (Not designed for pc and
workstations).
Application Support:The product is designed for file
systems only, it does not include support for
applications.
Migration Features:Organise data and storage resources
that span multiple systems into logical groups using access
frequency, file sise and type, storage cost, model, etc; drive file
movement, copy, and deletion actions across multiple systems based
on established classifications and policies; automatically migrate
data from primary storage to secondary or tertiary storage while
maintaining transparent end-user access; automate storage
consolidation from initial planning to transparent migration of end
user files and directories; enable administrators to simulate data
management policies before actual execution in order to better
understand their scope and effectiveness.
Data Cleansing Features:The product uses the native
deletion process available on the supported operating
system/storage platform.
Data Collection Features:Utilises an agent-less approach
for data collection, which eliminates the need to install and
maintain server agents. The administrator configures the software
to scan each server and NAS device in the network utilising
industry standard protocols (for example, CIFS, NFS). The data
collection process can be manually launched by the administrator on
a select group of servers or it can be done on a regularly
scheduled time interval. CA File System Manager collects
information on total available and used capacity by servers, by
volumes, and by exports/shares, as well as at the file-level for
information such as size, file type, owner, creation date, last
modified date and last accessed date, path, and user group
information.
Management Features:The modular design allows existing
policies to be dynamically updated in the case that data and/or
storage resources have changed, offering administrators the ability
to manage the system more efficiently. This approach is based on
the creation of logical groups that represent business value or
ownership of the data. For files owned by one department, any new
data matching that criteria automatically becomes a part of that
group and can be operated on by a policy. Group resources are also
"global" in nature, allowing data or storage from multiple servers
to be logically associated.
Automation Features:The Policy Automation Engine is
responsible for executing the data management actions. It is unlike
any other policy based solution available today, in that it uses a
patented algorithm to select files for movement based on detailed
parameters such as age, size, last modified, last accessed date
(among others), combined with the business valuation that the
administrator specifies.
Operating System:Windows 2003, 2000, NT 4.0; Sun Solaris
2.6, 2.7, 8, 9, 10; HP-UX 11, 11i; IBM AIX 4.3.3, 5.x; Red Hat
Linux; SGI IRIX; NetWare 4.x, 5.x, 6; Mac OS X; NetApp Storage
Appliances; EMC Celerra, Centera; NAS devices
System Requirements:Windows Server, Dual Pentium class
1GHz or greater speed processors, 80 GB free disc space, 1GB DRAM,
10/100 Network Adapter (or better).
Implementation:Design of the architecture – based on
storage platforms, network topology, target storage configuration;
Installation of server hardware and CA FSM software according to
architecture; Definition business goals and creation of policies
that support goals; Testing of limited data – end to end and
retrieval; Staged deployment of polices to accommodate network and
capacity constraints.
Interoperability:NetApp Storage Appliances, EMC Celerra,
EMC Centera, Hitachi HCAP
Vendor Comment:CA File System Manager integrates three
key components of Intelligent Information Management into one
product; agentless data collection, data classification, and data
management. CA File System Manager provides the only solution that
has a classification system for files on primary storage based on
business value of the data, enabling customers to readily manage
the hundreds of millions to a billion or more end user files,
through the use of intelligent grouping and application of global
policies. CA File System Manager is easy to implement because it
requires no server agents and the solution stays out of the data
path by design.
Availability:Currently available
Base Cost:Pricing ranges from $14,000 to
$40,000+
Detailed Specs:http://www3.ca.com/Solutions/Overview.aspx?ID=5780
Vendor URL:www.ca.com
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Product:CA; Unicenter Desktop DNA
Storage System Support:Unicenter Desktop DNA supports
migration from Windows desktop and laptop PCs to any removable
media (e.g., zip disc, CD, DVD, etc.)
Application Support:Unicenter Desktop DNA supports
creating a DNA file with the PC's data and settings and saving it
to any location on the network where there is space to store the
files, either a server or an HTTP server location. DNA does not
store the data in a data base structure.
Migration Features:Unicenter Desktop DNA can migrate
thousands of these customized settings across 160 applications,
between the same or different versions of these applications. This
enables users to remain productive, rather than having to re-create
preferences such as custom dictionaries, macros, display properties
and so on.
Data Cleansing Features:None
Data Collection Features:Filter functionality allows you
to scavenge data from anywhere it exists on your hard drive. You
can create include filters, exclude filters (excluding files of a
specified file extension from the entire migration), or omit
filters (excluding files of a specified file extension from being
collected using a specific filter). The criteria in the filters can
include file name, location, modification or creation date, size
and file types. You can also specify that when the data is applied
to the new machine that it retains the current directory structure,
or you can redirect each filter or all filters to a different file
location on the destination PC.
Management Features:Refer to the product data for a
complete set of management features.
Automation Features:Unicenter Desktop DNA can be
triggered to run from a central location using shared configuration
resources, such as option files and templates. Environment
variables that are unique to each PC can be used to differentiate
homogenous PC DNA. Once the migration process is complete, return
codes can be used to trigger the next steps in a larger overall
process. All automation can be handled in "Quiet Mode" invisible to
the end-user.
Operating System:Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT,
Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows Vista
System Requirements:300 MHz or higher Pentium-compatible
CPU, 24 MB RAM, Internet Explorer 4.01 or higher, 20 MB Hard disc
Space, CD-ROM Drive, Internet Access
Implementation:We have seen this implemented in many
different ways in enterprise environments. It can be configured to
integrate with other framework software, or can be configured to
run a process from a CD for remote office locations. There is not
limit.
Interoperability:Unicenter Desktop DNA does not use a
storage system. It stores the PC data and settings in a DNA file
that can then be saved on any network location with space or any
removable media (zip disc, CD, DVD, etc.)
Vendor Comment:Unicenter Desktop DNA is a scalable
migration solution for the management, movement and maintenance of
a PC's "DNA" (including user settings, preferences and data). A PC
DNA management solution such as this one is critical for keeping
end users productive, reducing the total cost of PC ownership and
maximising investment in current IT assets. Unicenter Desktop DNA
increases technician and end-user productivity by managing and
preserving PC DNA during hardware refresh, system upgrade, desktop
recovery and other change initiatives.
Availability:Unicenter Desktop DNA r11.1 is currently
available
Base Cost:Pricing as low as $15.40 depending on license
quantity
Detailed Specs:http://www3.ca.com/solutions/overview.aspx?ID=4920&sacid=90753
Vendor URL:www.ca.com
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Product:CA; XOsoft WANSync and WANSyncHA
Storage System Support:Server based product; hardware
agnostic so long as it's presented as a supported file system to
the OS.
Application Support:Able to migrate
(replicate/synchronise) any data type on a supported platform via a
File System filter driver. Auto-discovery, application failover and
other application specific support is available for Exchange, MS
SQL, Oracle, IIS and Blackberry Server.
Migration Features:Can migrate live data with zero
interruption to end users. Host based software running on a server
allows migration to or from any physical hardware type so long as
the operating system on the server is supported.
Data Cleansing Features:User can select what is to be
migrated at the file or folder level and optionally can add filters
to include/exclude certain file types.
Data Collection Features:Not provided
Management Features:Single GUI or command line for all
operating systems. Central management.
Automation Features:For supported application the data
to be migrated (replicated) can be auto-discovered and even failed
over. Zero interruption to users while installing the product or
moving the data.
Operating System:Supports Windows 2000/2003 Servers
& Clusters (32 & 64-bit), AIX 5.3, Solaris 9/10 & Red
Hat Enterprise 3. SuSE 9/10 and Red Hat Enterprise 4 are in
beta.
System Requirements:Server (host) based product.
Requirements vary depending on size and change rate of the data to
be replicated.
Implementation:Singe service or daemon, simple
installation. Windows systems offer remote installations and
upgrades.
Interoperability:Hardware agnostic so long as it's
presented as a supported file system to the OS.
Vendor Comment:Key points are installation and migration
with zero interruption to users (no reboot & replicates live
data), application awareness can detect what to migration and even
failover the application after the migration is complete.
Availability:v4.0.69 currently available
Base Cost:Data migration starts at $2100 per server
(WANSync).
Detailed Specs:https://www.xosoft.com/products/f_WANSync.shtml
Vendor URL:www.ca.com
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Product:EMC ; Invista
Storage System Support:Invista is designed for SAN
environments
Application Support:The product works with all
applications that run on the operating systems listed in the EMC
support matrix.
Migration Features:EMC Invista provides non-disruptive
data migrations and mobility across heterogeneous storage through
SAN based virtualization technology.
Data Cleansing Features:N/A
Data Collection Features:N/A
Management Features:EMC Invista simplfies storage
management by providing single pane of glass management across
heterogeneous storage. This leads to improved productivity and
higher utilisation rates.
Automation Features:The Invista Element Manager contains
a number of wizards that automate the processes associated with
configuring the Invista instance and managing storage operations.
These include the Failover Setup Wizard to establish failover
values for HBA's, the Provisioning Wizard to help create virtual
volumes, the Expand Storage wizard that automates the process of
expanding volumes or metavolumes, the Mobility Wizard that
simplifies storage migrations, and the Event Monitoring
Configuration wizard.
Operating System:Microsoft Windows, IBM AIX, Sun
Solaris, HP UX, Redhat Linux, SuSE.
System Requirements:Invista is sold as a complete
solution from EMC that works within supported environments defined
under the EMC Support Matrix.
Implementation:Invista is a split path architecture SAN
virtualisation solution that utilises intelligent switches to embed
virtualisation in the SAN fabric. It does not require any host
resident software. By leveraging SAN resources that provide port
level processing to perform migration service, data moves faster
and without disruption to the application.
Interoperability:Please consult the EMC Support Matrix
on EMC.com.
Vendor Comment:Not provided
Availability:Currently available
Base Cost:Not provided
Detailed Specs:http://www.emc.com/products/software/storage_router/storage_router.jsp
Vendor URL:www.emc.com
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Product:EMC ; Open Migrator/LM
Storage System Support:Open Migrator/LM is a host
based, open systems data migration product providing online data
migration for high availability data centers. It supports any
addressable non-clustered Windows 2000, Windows 2003 or UNIX, Linux
disc volume.
Application Support:Open Migrator/LM is application
agnostic.
Migration Features:While a migration is in progress, the
source volume remains fully available for both reads and writes.
Host-based operations support the ability to move entire volumes;
transfer of data from SCSI- to SAN-based storage arrays (block-
versus file-based transfer to ensure data consistency with the
guarantee of data integrity during and after data transfer).
Block-based data copy ensures consistent and accurate data
mobility. Open Migrator/LM can also expand a target volume after
source-data transfer, provide rollback at any time during or after
transfer and perform a final verify step to make sure that the
source and target volumes are identical at the physical
level.
Data Cleansing Features:N/A
Data Collection Features:N/A
Management Features:Open Migrator/LM contains an easy to
use GUI that manages the entire migration process from setup to
final integrity checks along with the scheduling of migrations
activities. The GUI is also a fully compliant Microsoft Management
Console (MMC) Snap-in.
Automation Features:Prepares the destination before the
move; migrates of the data while users continue read/write
transactions; applies new read/write permissions to the destination
copy of the data; synchronises changes between the source and
destination data.
Operating System:Open Migrator/LM supports most variants
of Windows, UNIX and Linux.
System Requirements:Minimum system requirements are
simply for the host operating environment to be tested/qualified
and listed in the EMC eLab Navigator support matrix.
Implementation:Open Migrator/LM software operates on a
host/server. It can be installed and new sessions can be brought
online non-disruptively.
Interoperability:Open Migrator/LM can be used to migrate
data from most third party storage sub-systems to EMC Symmetrix
and/or EMC CLARiiON systems.
Vendor Comment:Organisations can quickly and easily
migrate live data volumes regardless of source or target location
while file systems, databases, and applications remain online
during migration. Open Migrator/LM is supported by all EMC storage
platforms and is available for major Windows and UNIX, and Linux
host environments. With PowerPath Migration Enabler, it can be
completely non-disruptive.
Availability:Currently available
Base Cost:Not provided
Detailed Specs:http://www.emc.com/products/software/open_migrator/index.jsp
Vendor URL:www.emc.com
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Product:EMC ; Rainfinity
Storage System Support:Rainfinity is designed to
provide transparent data mobility to NAS systems and file servers.
Rainfinity supports the CIFS protocol for Windows systems and the
NFS protocol for UNIX systems, and is able to address the needs of
heterogeneous environments across multiple platforms and operating
systems.
Application Support:Rainfinity supports the underlying
Windows and UNIX protocols. There is no need for agents on clients
or servers.
Migration Features:Transparent data mobility; data
protection; transaction throttling.
Data Cleansing Features:File attributes preservation and
file security (permissions) translation.
Data Collection Features:Capacity information
collection; file server performance reporting; access statistics
for data movement recommendations; and file distribution by count
and size.
Management Features:Rainfinity provides a full featured
command line and HTML GUI for management. Role based access can be
applied to any or all users to limit system functionality to the
appropriate administrators. Rainfinity also supports authentication
against enterprise user directories such as LDAP or Active
Directory.
Automation Features:Prepares the destination before the
move; migrates of the data while users continue read/write
transactions; translates file level security attributes; applies
new permissions to the destination copy of the data; synchronises
changes between the source and destination data; updates client
mappings to inform the user's systems about the new data
location.
Operating System:Rainfinity is delivered as an appliance
that includes all necessary software and hardware.
System Requirements:Rainfinity is delivered as an
appliance that includes all necessary software and
hardware.
Implementation:Rainfinity is deployed at the network
switching layer by plugging into an existing Ethernet switch. The
administrator provides the IP addresses for the file servers and
Rainfinity goes into action.
Interoperability:Rainfinity supports the CIFS protocol
for Windows systems and the NFS protocol for UNIX systems. By
supporting the underlying protocol, Rainfinity is able to address
the needs of heterogeneous environments across multiple platforms
and operating systems.
Vendor Comment:EMC Rainfinity's Global File
Virtualisation dramatically changes networked storage management by
providing complete file server optimisation across heterogeneous
environments including NAS, CAS, and file servers. Rainfinity
includes seven purpose-built applications that simplify management
and optimise the efficiency, data protection, and performance of
networked attached storage.
Availability:Currently available
Base Cost:Not provided
Detailed Specs:http://www.emc.com/rainfinity/
Vendor URL:www.emc.com
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Product:EMC ; SAN Copy
Storage System Support:SAN Copy is an array based
data mobility software and moves data at the volume (LUN) level
without impacts to attached hosts (PCs, workstations, NAS,
etc).
Application Support:SAN Copy is designed to move data at
the volume level and supports all applications including Exchange,
SQL, Oracle, SAP, etc. SAN Copy is tightly integrated with
Replication Manager, which simplifies the management of EMC
replication technologies by managing and automating the entire
replication process -- from discovery of hosts, arrays, and storage
groups to the creation and management of disc-based snapshots and
clones, all from the context of the application.
Migration Features:Bi-directional data movement between
heterogeneous storage arrays; supports two modes: full and
incremental copies; supports both "push" and "pull" of data between
CLARiiON and supported EMC and non-EMC systems; flexible control
over network bandwidth and storage processor utilisation.
Data Cleansing Features:N/A
Data Collection Features:N/A
Management Features:Easily managed via single Navisphere
Manager GUI; CLI for scripting or management; integrated with
Replication Manager to provide the application context.
Automation Features:Automatic check-pointing and
recovery. In event of link failure, restarts from last checkpoint
with no manual intervention required.
Operating System:Operating System agnostic.
System Requirements:This software runs on all CLARiiON
CX platforms.
Implementation:This software is often used for data
mobility/migration between heterogeneous arrays (one must be a
CLARiiON), remote office to central office consolidation, core to
edge data distribution, etc.
Interoperability:http://www.emc.com/interoperability/
Vendor Comment:Leveraging the power of CLARiiON systems,
SAN Copy delivers unmatched deployment flexibility with your choice
of full or incremental copy capabilities and support for EMC
CLARiiON, EMC Symmetrix, IBM, HDS, and Sun storage
arrays.
Availability:Currently available
Base Cost:Not provided
Detailed Specs:http://www.emc.com/products/software/san_copy.jsp
Vendor URL:www.emc.com
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Product:EMC ; SRDF (Symmetrix Remote Data Facility)
Family
Storage System Support:SRDF supports the movement and
migration of both Open Systems and Mainframe data to and from
Symmetrix systems over the SAN.
Application Support:SRDF is application agnostic. If the
application and open systems/mainframe host are supported by the
Symmetrix, they are also supported by SRDF.
Migration Features:Track Tables technology tracks which
data has been changed on both sides of the link, and uses this
information to drive either the movement or the resynchronisation
of data back and forth. It doesn't matter whether the data is in a
single array or across arrays -- this is the underlying technology
in all cases. This provides for granular and flexible
synchronisation, re-synchronisation and data movement through all
conditions.
Data Cleansing Features:N/A
Data Collection Features:N/A
Management Features:Users have full control of SRDF
actions -- from configuration to scheduling and restart -- via any
one of EMC's Symmetrix management products such as ControlCenter or
the lightweight Symmetrix Management Console (SMC) GUI and of
course CLI.
Automation Features:Prepares the destination before the
move; migrates the data while users continue read/write
transactions; applies new read/write permissions to the destination
copy of the data; synchronises changes between the source and
destination data.
Operating System:All open systems and mainframe
operating systems that are supported by the Symmetrix system
running the SRDF application.
System Requirements:SRDF operates on the Symmetrix array
so the only requirement is that the Symmetrix system is running a
version of Enginuity that supports SRDF-to-SRDF
replication.
Implementation:Because SRDF operates on the Symmetrix
storage array it can be installed and new migration/mobility/DR
sessions can be created and activated non-disruptively. The
array-to-array configurations can be as simple as one-to-one or
more complex like concurrent replication from the same source
volume to disaster recovery protection is provided as the migration
proceeds.
Interoperability:SRDF can be used to move and migrate
data between EMC Symmetrix systems.
Vendor Comment:The SRDF family of software is the most
powerful suite of remote storage replication solutions available
for disaster recovery, business continuity and data
mobility/migration. Migrations can be performed using any number of
SRDF products depending on the customer's ervice level
requirements: synchronous mode (SRDF/S), asynchronous mode
(SRDF/A), adaptive copy mode (SRDF/DM), and even concurrent SRDF/S
and SRDF/A from the same source volume. Each method minimises
impact on production applications and offers maximum flexibility to
meet any service level.
Availability:Currently available
Base Cost:Not provided
Detailed Specs:http://www.emc.com/products/networking/srdf.jsp
Vendor URL:www.emc.com
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Product:Exeros; DataMapper
Storage System Support:Business rule discovery
happens at the data base and schema level so it is independent of
the physical storage system
Application Support:It can work with any structured data
source.
Migration Features:Exeros provides software and a
complete methodology that automates the discovery of the business
rules by which data will be migrated and transformed from a legacy
application to a new application. The business and transformation
rules discovered by DataMapper are then used as input into any data
movement tool to direct the data movement tool on how to correctly
move the data.
Data Cleansing Features:Exeros DataMapper will discover
discrepancies in the data and automatically discovers the rules a
cleansing tool would use to cleanse the data.
Data Collection Features:N/A
Management Features:N/A
Automation Features:N/A
Operating System:Windows XP, VISTA, Windows Server
2003
System Requirements:2 GB RAM
Implementation:A data analyst uses DataMapper to
discover the rules by which the data will be moved. Those rules
will be used by an application developer or an ETL developer to
move the data. After data has been moved Exeros DataMapper is then
used to validate the accuracy and correctness of the final data
movement and identify any discrepancies between the legacy data and
the data loaded into the new application.
Interoperability:Solution operates at the database
level. It is independent of physical storage so will support any
storage system.
Vendor Comment:Exeros DataMapper has been shown in
Fortune 500 accounts to accelerate the discovery of the business
rules by which the data will be moved by a factor of more than
5x.
Availability:DataMapper 3.0 currently
available
Base Cost:$88K per data analyst seat
Detailed Specs:http://www.exeros.com/html/products.asp
Vendor URL:www.exeros.com
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Product:GoldenGate Software Inc.; Transactional Data
Management (TDM)
Storage System Support:GoldenGate's products work at
the database level. We are concerned about moving structured
database transactions for the purposes of high availability and
real-time data integration for reporting etc.
Application Support:GoldenGate supports Oracle,
Microsoft SQL Server, DB2 z/OS and DB2 UDB, Sybase, HP Enscribe,
SQL/MP and SQL/MX, Ingres, MySQL and Teradata running on UNIX,
Windows, Linux and HP Nonstop platforms. Additionally, delivery of
the data can be made to any ODBC compliant database.
Migration Features:Guaranteed capture, routing,
transformation, delivery, and verification of transactional data
across heterogeneous environments in real time. GoldenGate's
decoupled architecture allows each component to perform its tasks
independently of the others, while also enabling heterogeneity
between source and target. GoldenGate ensures high availability and
scalability for mission-critical applications as transaction loads
increase.
Data Cleansing Features:Provides a wide variety of
conflict detection and resolution options to provide the necessary
flexibility and adaptability for a wide range of requirements.
Conflict detection and resolution options can be implemented
globally, object-by-object, based on data values and complex
filters, and through event-driven criteria including database error
messages.
Data Collection Features:GoldenGate resides with the
source database and looks for new transactional activity that
occurs. This reads the result of insert, update, and delete
operations by directly accessing the database's transaction (redo)
logs, and then immediately captures that new data for distribution.
It moves only the committed transactions (intermediate activities
and rolled-back operations are filtered out), which not only
reduces infrastructure load but also eliminates potential data
inconsistencies.
Management Features:GoldenGate gives customers control
of the processes at each node. It provides a variety of
administrative, housekeeping, and reporting functions for those
processes. GUI monitoring, configuration and management components
allow you to set-up alerts and notifications if there are any
issues or latency involved in the data movement.
Automation Features:In the event of an outage on your
primary system, GoldenGate has the ability to failover to a
secondary instance which is completely in-synch with the
primary.
Operating System:Supported O/S and platforms include
Windows NT, 2000, XP, Linux, Sun Solaris, HP-UX, HP NonStop, TRU64,
IBM O S/390 and z/OS.
System Requirements:There are no system requirements and
GoldenGate's capture, delivery and management components reside on
the source and target database systems.
Implementation:Consists of decoupled components that can
be configured to enable a variety of solutions for high
availability/disaster tolerance and data integration. This
architecture allows each component to perform its task
independently. The implementation is very straight forward and
customers can be fully deployed in a matter of hours.
Interoperability:GoldenGate can co-exist with a physical
replication solution or a storage area network such as SRDF. Many
customers utilise GoldenGate's high availability solution in
conjunction with this as an added "insurance" that their systems
never experience downtime. It can perform system (application,
hardware, OS) migrations with minimal downtime, and the ability to
roll forward and back via proprietary trail files allows the
customer to pick up where they left off (if there is any system
outage).
Vendor Comment:"Real-time access to real-time
information is becoming a requirement for today's global
enterprise, which places greater importance on the value of
applications and data for initiatives like continuous availability
during planned outages," said Chris McAllister, director of product
management for GoldenGate Software. "GoldenGate supports the
broadest range of database platforms which allows our customers the
flexibility to decide upon the best environment for their
applications. We work with the leading application vendors in
banking, financial services, telecommunications and healthcare to
enable minimal downtime operations so it can be "business as usual
-- no matter what!"
Availability:Currently available
Base Cost:The starting price for GoldenGate is
approximately $60K. This would be one capture and one delivery on a
mid size CPU server.
Detailed Specs:http://www.goldengate.com/solutions/index.html
Vendor URL:www.goldengate.com
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Product:HP; ILM Tiered Storage software
Storage System Support:HP File Migration Agent
migrates data from a variety of Windows Server environments. The
source storage can be any storage (HP or non-HP) running on a
suitable Windows servers. The source can also be a NAS system with
the appropriate OS version.
Application Support:Windows based file, web, or
application server environments can be a target for FMA.
Migration Features:Automatically migrates static data to
less expensive tiers of storage based on business policies and
quality of service requirements. This enables the migration of
inactive files to cost-effective, secondary storage. Reducing data
on the primary storage results in faster backup and restores. Also
ease of management; business agility; storage
consolidation.
Data Cleansing Features:Not provided
Data Collection Features:Not provided
Management Features:Not provided
Automation Features:Not provided
Operating System:HP File Migration Agent runs on the
following operating systems: Microsoft Windows 2000 Server with SP4
or higher with Update Rollup for Windows 2000 SP4; Microsoft
Windows 2003 Server with SP1 or higher; Microsoft Windows Storage
Server (WSS) 2003 with SP1 or later; Microsoft Windows 2003 Server
R2 with SP1 or higher; Microsoft Windows Storage Server (WSS) 2003
R2 with SP1 or later
System Requirements:HP ProLiant (Intel-based) Server (or
equivalent); 1GB RAM (add additional RAM depending upon
requirements); 1 processor (add second processor depending upon
requirements); RAID protected discs as required by host
application; Ethernet network interface adapter card(s) 10/100/1000
Mbps as per ProLiant QuickSpecs and as required by
configuration.
Implementation:Not provided
Interoperability:Refer to the compatibility matrix at
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/12342_div/12342_div.PDF
Vendor Comment:HP FMA is an automated solution designed
to help simplify Windows-based file, web, and application server
administration in small business to enterprise environments. This
is accomplished through policy-based file migration and archive to
popular storage targets, including HP StorageWorks Reference
Information Storage System (RISS), HP StorageWorks File System
Extender, and NAS, via Common Internet File System
(CIFS).
Availability:Currently available
Base Cost:FMA starts with a minimum $4800 reference
price for one server.
Detailed Specs:http://h18006.www1.hp.com/products/storage/software/fma/index.html
Vendor URL:www.hp.com
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Product:Incipient Inc.; Network Storage Platform
(NSP)
Storage System Support:iNSP supports non-disruptive
data migration of SAN based storage.
Application Support:iNSP is designed to support any
application that is accessing data in a SAN environment. Customers
implement iNSP on a wide range of applications (custom and off the
shelf) and databases with no plug-in or custom integration
required.
Migration Features:Application data can be migrated
non-disruptively, eliminating the need for scheduled downtime and
shortens the planning effort. The application server sees the same
volume before and after the migration, eliminating SAN
reconfiguration and host software (HBA firmware, Multipath) updates
or changes. Automated, policy-based provisioning of destination
volume resources which simplifies the operational challenges
associated with data migration. Manage migration priority to
eliminate resource contention.
Data Cleansing Features:iNSP is a network volume level
data migration solution designed specifically for block-based
storage. It has no visibility into host data structures like files,
databases, etc. and therefore does not provide any data cleansing
capabilities.
Data Collection Features:iNSP performs Deep Discovery of
the underlying SAN and storage environment to facilitate
intelligent resource allocation when configuring network virtual
volumes, copies or migration destinations. It understands the
internal configuration of the arrays being virtualised (including
the LUN to disc drive mapping) as well as the logical and physical
SAN configuration. This information is used to select storage
resources and SAN pathing when configuring the destination location
of a volume migration.
Management Features:Users can actively move application
data within a fabric without disruption to applications and
respective hosts accessing the data that is being moved. With iNSP,
application data can be moved without halting I/O and with little
to no performance degradation to the application. Network virtual
volumes are created and presented to hosts for I/O, allowing
storage to be provisioned to the host once and grown (increase
size), transformed (change RAID Layout), migrated (change physical
location), copied, replicated (to remote locations), and
decommissioned without application disruption or the overhead of
reconfiguring the SAN or the disruption caused by scheduled
application outages. iNSP provides a centralise migration services,
with common management that can be used to move data within an
array or between arrays having similar or different storage
characteristics (i.e. different models, vendors, etc.).
Automation Features:Deep discovery of the underlying SAN
and storage environment to facilitate intelligent resource
allocation when configuring virtual volumes, copies or migration
destinations; automated provisioning aggregates multiple individual
storage management operations into a single provisioning task.
Automates the storage and SAN resource selection based on
predefined policies and the deep discovery information; workflow
and change management control to implement an approval process and
limit when changes can be executed; migration task monitoring,
completion estimate, priority control, and pause/resume to mitigate
impact on production applications.
Operating System:Incipient Software is completely SAN
switch resident and does not have any components that need to run
on the application server Incipient NSP does support the following
host operating systems (Windows, Linux, Unix (AIX, HP UX,
Solaris).
System Requirements:iNSP is comprised of two major
software components: a switch-resident module (iNSP) and a
web-based module that provides iNSP administration (iNSP
Administrator).
Implementation:Incipient NSP software runs on the Cisco
MDS 9000 SAN switch with the Storage Service Module
installed.
Interoperability:3PAR Inserv; Engenio; EMC Clariion and
Symmetrix DMX; HDS 9900; HP EVA; IBM DS 4/6/8000; Sun STK
Flexline
Vendor Comment:iNSP is the industry's first fully
embedded switch-resident storage virtualisation solution with
enterprise-class scalability. iNSP provides a common set of
advanced storage services such as non-disruptive data migration,
network volume management, and copy services. For the first time,
storage administrators can build SAN storage tiers with zero
planned downtime. iNSP software abstracts the SAN data path,
eliminating application downtime normally associated with data
migrations and device reconfigurations. iNSP also simplifies SAN
storage management with a universal management interface and a
policy-based automated provisioning engine in support of
heterogeneous storage arrays and heterogeneous server and OS
environments.
Availability:Currently available
Base Cost:Contact vendor for current pricing
Detailed Specs:http://www.incipient.com/products/datagrow.htm
Vendor URL:www.incipient.com
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Product:Network Appliance; V-Series appliance
Storage System Support:Supports PC, workstation, SAN,
NAS, and DAS storage.
Application Support:Supports Oracle, Microsoft, SAP, and
IBM.
Migration Features:Simple, easy to use, minimised impact
on IT infrastructure.
Data Cleansing Features:Not provided
Data Collection Features:SnapRestore, SnapMirror,
SnapVault, SnapLock Enterprise, LockVault Enterprise
Management Features:MultiStore, SnapMover, SnapDrive,
SnapManager for Microsoft Exchange, SnapManager for Microsoft SQL
Server, Single Mailbox Recovery, VFM (Virtual File Manager),
SnapValidator, FlexClone, FlexCache
Automation Features:Not provided
Operating System:Data ONTAP
System Requirements:http://www.netapp.com/products/v-series/v-series_tech_specs.html
Implementation:V-Series systems integrate seamlessly
into mission-critical SAN environments and provide a simple and
elegant data management solution for decreasing management
complexity, improving asset utilisation, and streamlining
operations to increase business agility and reduce total cost of
ownership.
Interoperability:Compatible with EMC, Hitachi, IBM, and
HP
Vendor Comment:The NetApp V-Series product line is the
first and only storage virtualisation solution on the market that
unifies block and file (NAS, FC SAN, and IP SAN) storage networking
paradigms under a common architecture. NetApp is the only company
with a solution that can virtualise your entire storage
infrastructure under one interface.
Availability:Currently available
Base Cost:Prive based on deployment
Detailed Specs:http://www.netapp.com/products/enterprise-systems/virtualised-storage/index.html
Vendor URL:www.netapp.com
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Product:ScriptLogic ; SecureCopy 4.11
Storage System Support:Secure Copy supports the
migration of files, folders, and related data sets between Windows
servers with a backward compatibility of Windows NT 4 SP6 or
later.
Application Support:Secure Copy is designed to
comprehensively migrate the file systems on Windows
servers.
Migration Features:Secure Copy migrates not only the
files and folders on an NTFS volume, but also all security
settings, folder shares (and the share security), local users and
groups granted access, compression and encryption settings, and
original created, last accessed and last modified dates.
Data Cleansing Features:Secure Copy does not provide any
data cleansing capabilities.
Data Collection Features:Secure Copy's only data
collection capabilities include its ability to browse and select
the data sets to be migrated. Secure Copy is purely a migration
solution.
Management Features:Secure Copy utilises a single,
easy-to-use interface where selection, configuration and scheduling
of data migration jobs can be quickly accomplished.
Automation Features:Administrative Override allows
Secure Copy to access files even the Administrator does not have
permissions to ensuring a complete copy of all files selected;
Granular Configuration allows Secure Copy to not only select which
files and folders will be migrated, but also what supporting
security-related data sets should be migrated, as well as
scheduling when and how data should be migrated; Optimised
Migration, Secure Copy's multi-threaded architecture, is designed
around ensuring each migration stream is optimised to provide the
fastest migration possible.
Operating System:Windows NT 4 SP6a, Windows 2000,
Windows XP, Windows 2003, Windows Vista
System Requirements:Secure Copy only migrates data
residing on NTFS Volumes, and requires administrative rights on
both source and target servers.
Implementation:Because Secure Copy is agentless, it only
requires installation of the management console on a server or
workstation.
Interoperability:Any storage system utilising a Windows
server as the front end can be accessed.
Vendor Comment:Not provided
Availability:Currently available
Base Cost:Secure Copy pricing starts at $998 for a
2-server license.
Detailed Specs:www.scriptlogic.com/securecopy
Vendor URL:www.scriptlogic.com
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Product:Symantec ; Veritas Storage Foundation
software
Storage System Support:Veritas Storage Foundation
supports enterprise server and storage environments, including a
broad range of FC and iSCSI based SAN devices. Veritas Storage
Foundation also supports direct attached storage (DAS).
Application Support:As an application independent tool
for data migration and tiered storage, Veritas Storage Foundation
is ideal for migrating virtually any enterprise application or
database management system between servers, storage systems or even
between operating systems. Commonly migrated applications include
SAP, Oracle Applications, Oracle 10g, Sybase ASE, IBM DB2,
Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft SQL Server and many more.
Migration Features:Static storage tiering; dynamic
storage tiering; data copies and clones; online storage migration;
OS migrations; application upgrades
Data Cleansing Features:N/A
Data Collection Features:Veritas Storage Foundation
creates copies of logical data volumes, encapsulating and
transporting data without ever bringing an application offline.
When the data or volume migration is complete, the target (new)
storage devices can take over for the original (old) source storage
device without business interruption.
Management Features:Centralised secure web-based
management of storage migration across multiple server platforms
provides complete visibility to application, server, and storage
resources with Veritas Storage Foundation Management
Server.
Automation Features:Veritas Storage Foundation allows
for the creation of policies and rules for automated tiered storage
and data migration. When policies are enacted data moves seamlessly
behind the scenes without any disruption to applications or end
users. It also allows for the simple creation of storage resources
in preparation for data migration to ensure new storage
configurations preserve previously established policies and
characteristics. Configurations can be 'cloned' to remove error
prone storage configuration across multiple servers.
Operating System:Solaris 8, 9, 10 (Sparc and Opteron);
AIX 5.2, 5.3; HP-UX 11iv2 (PA-RISC and Itanium); Linux (Red Hat and
SuSe); Windows Server 2000, 2003 (32-bit, 64-bit)
System Requirements:Refer to
http://www.symantec.com/enterprise/support/all_products.jsp
Implementation:Veritas Storage Foundation software is
licensed and deployed on enterprise servers with SAN connectivity
or direct attached storage. For complete instructions on
installation and implementation procedures refer to
http://www.symantec.com/enterprise/support/all_products.jsp
Interoperability:Refer to manufacturer's documentation
for interoperability details
Vendor Comment:Veritas Storage Foundation provides a
complete solution for heterogeneous online storage management.
Based on the industry-leading Veritas Volume Manager and Veritas
File System, it provides a standard set of integrated tools to
centrally manage explosive data growth, maximise storage hardware
investments, provide data protection, and adapt to changing
business requirements.
Availability:Veritas Storage Foundation 5.0 is currently
available on UNIX, Linux, and Windows.
Base Cost:Veritas Storage Foundation Basic is a free
licensed version designed for edge tier server workloads for Unix,
Linux, and Windows and can be freely downloaded at
www.symantec.com/sfbasic. Veritas Storage Foundation Management
Server is a secure web-based console that can manage thousands of
Storage Foundation hosts and is also freely available for use and
download at www.symantec.com/sfms. Veritas Storage Foundation
software is licensed per physical server (Unix), per CPU (Unix and
Linux), and by server operating system (Windows). Prices vary based
on OS and server size.
Detailed Specs:http://www.symantec.com/enterprise/products/overview.jsp?pcid=1020&pvid=203_1
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Product:Symantec ; Veritas Volume Replicator
software
Storage System Support:Veritas Volume Replicator, an
option to Veritas Storage Foundation, supports all major Unix,
Linux, and Windows server configurations and a broad range of
storage subsystems for FC and iSCSI SAN attached storage, as well
as direct attached storage.
Application Support:Veritas Storage Foundation is ideal
for replicating virtually any enterprise application or database
between servers, storage systems or even between heterogeneous
operating systems (for Unix and Linux). Commonly replicated
applications include SAP, Oracle Applications, Oracle 10g, Sybase
ASE, IBM DB2, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft SQL Server and many
more.
Migration Features:Remote replication to heterogeneous
storage; synchronous replication over Fibre Channel; synchronous
replication over IP; asynchronous replication over IP; zero RPO
replication; multiple initialisation options
Data Cleansing Features:Veritas Volume Replicator
continually tracks changes in order to preserve write order
fidelity (ensuring data consistency) throughout replication
activity. In the event of a disruption during replication, Veritas
Volume Replicator uses the logs to rapidly restore data without
ever compromising data consistency.
Data Collection Features:Setting up replication
essentially involves recreating identical logical volume structures
on a remote storage device, setting up an IP link and initiating
replication. This setup can all be done through a centralised
secure web-based management console available with Veritas Storage
Foundation, Storage Foundation Management Server. Once it is set
up, Veritas Volume Replicator captures all changes to replicated
storage that occur during and after initial synchronisation of
local and remote storage.
Management Features:Centralised secure web-based
management of remote data replication activities across multiple
server platforms provides complete visibility to application,
server, and storage resources. The easy to use web GUI provides
step-by-step management and configuration to remove the complexity
and error prone activities often associated with the set-up and
ongoing management of enterprise software.
Automation Features:Veritas Volume Replicator includes
controls for easily switching replication roles between local and
remote sites. It is also tightly integrated with Veritas Cluster
Server for automated fail-over of applications and data sets for a
complete disaster recovery solution. With a single command or
click, remote storage systems can assume the primary role in
replication and applications resume operations at the remote site
for minimal downtime during an outage. Also included, automated
resynchronisation features help prevent downtime and headache
associated with unexpected outages such as loss of IP
connectivity.
Operating System:Solaris 8, 9, 10 (Sparc and Opteron);
AIX 5.2, 5.3; HP-UX 11iv2 (PA-RISC and Itanium); Linux (Red Hat and
SuSe); Windows Server 2000, 2003 (32-bit, 64-bit)
System Requirements:Refer to
http://www.symantec.com/enterprise/support/all_products.jsp
Implementation:Veritas Storage Foundation (including
Veritas Volume Replicator) software is licensed and deployed on
enterprise servers with SAN connectivity. For complete instructions
on installation and implementation procedures refer to
http://www.symantec.com/enterprise/support/all_products.jsp
Interoperability:Refer to manufacturer's documentation
for interoperability details
Vendor Comment:As an option to Veritas Storage
Foundation, Veritas Volume Replicator enables efficient replication
of data over IP networks, giving organisations an extremely
flexible, high-performance alternative to traditional array-based
replication architectures. This flexibility lets organisations
choose virtually any combination of storage devices on any major
operating system, providing a consistent, easy-to-manage disaster
recovery solution throughout the data center.
Availability:Veritas Storage Foundation 5.0 and Veritas
Volume Replicator 5.0 are currently available on UNIX, Linux, and
Windows.
Base Cost:Veritas Volume Replicator software is licensed
per physical server (Unix), per CPU (Unix and Linux), and by server
operating system (Windows). Prices vary based on OS and server
size.
Detailed Specs:http://www.symantec.com/enterprise/products/overview.jsp?pcid=1020&pvid=203_1
Vendor URL:www.symantec.com
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