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A new standard in Enterprise File Backup

A new standard in Enterprise File Backup. Contents. Comparison with current backup methods Introducing Snapshot EFB Snapshot EFB features Organization behind Snapshot Snapshot Support What’s next?. 1 Comparison with current backup methods. Example of an existing network. Internet/VPN.

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A new standard in Enterprise File Backup

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  1. A new standard in Enterprise File Backup

  2. Contents • Comparison with current backup methods • Introducing Snapshot EFB • Snapshot EFB features • Organization behind Snapshot • Snapshot Support • What’s next?

  3. 1 Comparison with current backup methods Example of an existing network Internet/VPN Backup System (tape or CD-Roms) 3 Laptops Win 2000 Servers Firewall NT2000LinuxSCO UnixNovell Printers 3 Laptops Win 2000 1 Laptop XP 3 PCs Win 98 8 PCs Win XP 2 PCs Win 2000

  4. Full backup (current backup method) File & Print Server(s) NT / Linux / Unix 3 Laptops Win 2000 OS Program Files Documents 1 Laptop XP 3 PCs Win 98 8 PCs Win XP xp 2 PCs Win 2000 Extensive duplication in OS and Program files being backed up!

  5. Daily incremental backup (current backup method) File & Print Server(s) NT / Linux / Unix 3 Laptops Win 2000 OS Program Files Documents 1 Laptop XP 3 PCs Win 98 8 PCs Win XP 2 PCs Win 2000 Duplicates of files are still being backed up!

  6. Minimum result of full and incremental backups 12 monthly tapes Tape 4 weekly rotating tapes 6 daily rotating tapes 365 CDs or DVDs CD …….

  7. Contents • Comparison with current backup methods • Introducing Snapshot EFB • Snapshot EFB features • Organization behind Snapshot • Snapshot Support • What’s next?

  8. 2 Introducing Snapshot EFB Any Remote or On-Line Console Internet/VPN 3 Laptops Win 2000 Firewall NT2000LinuxSCO UnixNovell Backup Server Servers Printers 3 Laptops Win 2000 1 Laptop XP 3 PCs Win 98 8 PCs Win XP 2 PCs Win 2000

  9. Contents • Comparison with current backup methods • Introducing Snapshot EFB • Snapshot EFB features • Organization behind Snapshot • Snapshot Support • What’s next?

  10. Current Snapshot EFB OS Program Files Documents 3.1 A unique intelligent way to backup • Initial backup - with Snapshot EFB File & Print Server(s) NT / Linux / Unix 3 Laptops Win 2000 +3 remote laptops Win 2000! + Done. Now Compare… OS Program Files Documents 1 Laptop XP 3 PCs Win 98 8 PCs Win XP 2 PCs Win 2000 xp

  11. Only changed And new documents A new program Critical update… for 9 machines Daily Backup with Snapshot • With Snapshot EFB the equivalent of a full backup is done daily • No two identical files are ever both backed up (MD5 checksums) File & Print Server(s) NT / Linux / Unix 6 Laptops Win 2000 OS Program Files Documents 1 Laptop XP 3 PCs Win 98 8 PCs Win XP 2 PCs Win 2000 xp Full backup done daily!

  12. Users can restore their own lost files, without the need for system administrator intervention 3.2 Saves system administration time and money • No matter how old, deleted files can be recovered immediately • (Common configuration of back server allows from 6 to 12 months of current online data storage) • Snapshot EFB backup server can rebuild a Win-98 PC in approx. 1 minute and Win-XP in approx. 10 minutes. Linux, Unix and NT servers can also be restored fast. • Snapshot EFB restore is not restricted by introduction of new hardware. • The system administrator is informed by e-mail of the result of the daily backup. No physical intervention is required.

  13. 3.3 Fast disaster recovery (1) With Snapshot EFB, disaster recovery is no longer a nightmare… • There are two ways to restore: • Direct restore from snapshot to previous hardware configuration • After installation of basic OS, use snapshot to put back all updates, non-OS-programs and all other files. • In both cases the restore will include any updates or patches made to the OS since the original software was purchased

  14. Backup Server 3.3 Fast disaster recovery (2) • Example: A lost or stolen Laptop can be restored in approx. 1 minute (Win 98) and approx. 10 minutes (XP). • Identical machine means exact restore. No surprises. • No loss of income. Continuation of work in a matter of minutes.

  15. 3.4 Supports smooth migration to new platforms • Backup Hardware • When upgrading tape capacity, all old tapes, up to the last full backup, need to be restored, before the new tape drive is installed. After the installation, all previous tapes will often become unreadable. • Where a tape drive is replaced, there is no guarantee that the tapes will be readable with the new drive (due to head alignment of the old drive). • Migration to new Operating System or Hardware • Significantly faster upgrade to new OS or Hardware. After OS or hardware upgrade is done, multiple computers can have selective restore of non OS related software and data at the same time. • Restoration is fast, due to random access to the files, no slow sequential access.

  16. Internet/VPN Backup Server 3.5 Efficient online backup of remote sites • Remote sites can now easily be included in the daily backup, without intervention by system administrator; • First, store copies of the OS systems in use and common programs (MS Office, MSIE, Outlook etc) on the Snapshot backup server, then do a full backup of the remote sites. • This way many of the files on the remote computers will not have to be backed up, as they will already have been backed up – thus greatly reducing the volume of data to be backed up. • Actual backups are reduced to small amounts of data only. Approx. 10% of normal backup volume. • Restoration of lost data can also be done via remote access.

  17. Known problems with tape backups: • Misalignment of tape head can make tape unreadable; • Constant use of tapes requires them to be replaced annually at great cost; • Adversely affected by climatic conditions; • Require multiple volumes, where backup volume exceeds the capacity of one tape. This may necessitate introduction of expensive automatic tape changer; • Constant increase in hard disk capacity and reduction in purchase costs outstrips capacity of tapes. • Known problems with CD/DVD backup: • Industry statistics show that there is a high rate of unreliability in CD recording/read back. Some reports state that up to 40% of CDs are unreadable after 2 years. 3.6 Reliability of Tape and CD-Rom

  18. Basic Snapshot EFB Server has: 1 Internal IDE which is never removed 1 Hot Swap FireWire Drive at all times Backup Server 2nd IDE Hot Swap in Transit 3rd IDE Hot Swap in off site storage 3.6 Reliability (Snapshot EFB hard disks) • Snapshot EFB uses hard disks • Data is backed up in raid style to multiple disks • Fire wire removable hard disks are used for duplication of data for off-site storage • Rotation of hard disks can be determined by the user

  19. Tapes and CDs invite users to do incremental backups due to backup media capacity limitations. This leads to the following problems: • To restore a lost file may require sequential reading of multiple tapes requiring lengthy involvement of the system administrator. (Searching for the right tape or CD) • Immediate restoration of one or more computer(s) from tape or CD is not possible. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? 3.7 Full versus incremental backup • For maximum security and fast restoration a full backup should always be done – Snapshot EFB does!

  20. Contents • Comparison with current backup methods • Introducing Snapshot EFB • Snapshot EFB features • Organization behind Snapshot • Snapshot Support • What’s next?

  21. Europe USA Australia SA 4 Organization behind Snapshot • In business more than 15 years. • Worldwide support 24x7. • Experts in Microsoft, Linux and Unix products.

  22. Contents • Comparison with current backup methods • Introducing Snapshot EFB • Snapshot EFB features • Organization behind Snapshot • Snapshot Support • What’s next?

  23. Telephone support during office hours • Description of problem will be documented by support staff • Direct connection via VPN or secure shell by support staff to investigate the problem and solve if required. • E-mail 24x7 • Automatic on-direction of e-mail to appropriate support center depending on the time of day. • Direct connection via VPN or secure shell by support staff to investigate the problem and solve if required. • Hardware • If provided as part of the Snapshot installation, support will be available according to terms and conditions agreed to. • If user supplies own hardware, support for OS installed on snapshot server, will be available according to terms and conditions agreed to. Backup Server 5 Snapshot Support

  24. Contents • Comparison with current backup methods • Introducing Snapshot EFB • Snapshot EFB features • Organization behind Snapshot • Snapshot Support • What’s next?

  25. 6 What’s next? • One week of on site actual backup and/or simulated restore with functional Snapshot EFB backup software. • (Minor restrictions and limitations will apply: IP addresses vs. usernames) • Immediate activation of trial backup server into fully functional backup server, on purchase of license. Backup Server

  26. Take the Next Step! • Call Hyperdriven on 02 9972 9072 and place your order. • Receive Snapshot Server - pre-configured. • Connect to your network. • Run your first backup in MINUTES! Don’t risk your data another minute! Call us right now on 02 9972 9072!

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