NetVault Backup for Network-Attached Storage

Get flexible, scalable protection for data sequentially through the entire backup BENEFITS: stored on network-attached storage set to locate and restore individual files. • Fast indexing of backup data (NAS) devices with Quest NetVault Backup. Using a specialized plug-in that Optimize backups — Optimize your • Disk-to-disk backup supports Network Data Management backups with selectable index options. Enhanced options include writing the • Support for all five NDMP Protocol (NDMP), NetVault Backup transfer models maximizes data transfer over the network index to media or the NetVault Backup while maintaining centralized backup database after a backup completes. • Directory-level relocation administration. It not only provides fast, Operate seamlessly between multiple • Simple point-and-click installation online data backup and recovery, it also and configuration provides efficient backup and recovery platforms — NetVault Backup supports options regardless of the NDMP network mixed server environments with • Local backup and restore configuration model in use. integrated data protection for , Windows, and NAS devices. • Filer-to-filer backup and restore The solution also offers advanced Choose from multiple backup • NetVault Backup client-to-filer features, including browsable volume backup and restore selection and direct access restore configuration options — Increase NAS (DAR) support, which lets you quickly and network availability by defining • Dynamic drive sharing on a storage find exactly what must be restored NDMP-based backup functions to meet area network (SAN) between filers and NetVault Backup to provide rapid time to recovery. your existing storage environment. servers and clients Altogether, with NetVault Backup, you’ll NetVault Backup supports all five NDMP data transfer models. It also supports be able to optimize operating efficiency, • Direct access restore minimize impact to users and reduce your dynamic sharing of tape devices in a NAS/ storage window. SAN storage environment, leveraging • Incremental restore your existing storage investments. • Browsable backup KEY BENEFITS Ensure efficient backup Recover faster with DAR — Filers that performance — Experience fast NDMP support DAR can take advantage of backups regardless of the type or this NDMP feature, which enables fast location of secondary storage devices recovery of whole directories, single in use. A filer backup can be performed files or subsets of files by recording each to any machine with a direct-attached file’s location within the backup media. device — you’re not limited to just the This eliminates the need for you to read backup server or NAS appliance.

Optimize operating efficiency, provide quick recovery for users and reduce your storage window with NetVault Backup for NAS. Manage and control distributed data NETVAULT BACKUP FAST FACTS centrally — Leverage data transfer over • Direct access restore the network while maintaining centralized backup administration. • Support for library and tape sharing

Simplify administration of NAS • Advanced SAN/NAS support environments — Experience centralized • Comprehensive NDMP support management and control of highly distributed data by providing a common • Command-line interface (CLI) backup and restore solution using a • Comprehensive media management cross-platform user interface. • Disaster recovery Reduce storage footprint — Add NetVault SmartDisk and reap the benefits of • Dynamic device sharing byte-level, variable-block deduplication • Event notification SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS technology, reducing your data storage • Extensive platform support Client/server: footprint by up to 90 percent. FreeBSD • Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) device support Utilize NetApp options — Quest HP-UX Software has years of experience IBM AIX • High-performance data movers supporting vital supplementary NetApp Linux solutions with options that include: • Media data copy Solaris • Network compression Mac OS X • Snapshot Manager — NetVault’s Snapshot Windows 2003 or later Manager for NetApp enables you to • Load balancing generate, automatically schedule and No third-party software recover snapshots through NetVault • Virtual machine protection required Backup’s GUI — a key factor in simplifying NetApp filer snapshot management as part ABOUT QUEST License needed for each of your overall data protection strategy. NAS device and each NAS- Quest helps our customers reduce attached tape drive • SnapMirror to Tape — Working in tedious administration tasks so they can conjunction with NetApp’s SnapMirror focus on the innovation necessary for NDMP version 2, 3 or 4 technology, NetVault Backup’s their businesses to grow. Quest® solutions SnapMirror to Tape feature enables are scalable, affordable and simple-to-use, Specifications and system full volumes on filers to be mirrored requirements subject to and backed up to tape to lower overall and they deliver unmatched efficiency change without notice. data protection costs and provide the and productivity. Combined with Quest’s ability to store data off site for improved invitation to the global community to be disaster recovery support. a part of its innovation, as well as our • SnapVault Manager — SnapVault firm commitment to ensuring customer Manager provides a graphical interface satisfaction, Quest will continue to that is integrated with NetVault Backup to accelerate the delivery of the most provide a single point of enterprise-wide comprehensive solutions for Azure cloud control and improve the management of management, SaaS, security, workforce NetApp’s SnapVault feature. This enables you to back up changed data from mobility and data-driven insight. multiple storage platforms to a common Snapshot target on NetApp appliances, enabling faster tapeless restores.

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