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Learn about the basics and best-practice strategies behind data protection for virtual machines and virtual servers. This webinar was recorded live as part of Quantum's VM Data Protection for Dummies series in July 2012.
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Quantum Confidential|
July 2012
VM DATA PROTECTION FOR DUMMIES
Casey Burns
Product Marketing Manager,Virtual Solutions
Dial In Information:Phone: 866-803-2145 Audio Code: 4524106
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Discussion Topics
Today’s Environment
Protecting Virtual Environments
– Challenges with traditional approaches
Shopping for a Virtual Data Protection Solution
– Key Considerations
Making Virtual Protection Easy
Questions and Answers
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Data Protection Drivers
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Managing data protection policy acrossphysical and virtual servers
Managing growing data volumes across geographically distributed sites
Data growth due to the increasing number of virtual servers
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We do not deploy server vir-tualization
Other, please specify
VM Server Sprawl
Higher energy demands
Data bottlenecks/contention
Needed to re-engineer data storage
Increase in software costs
Remote branch data issues
Increased data growth
20%
2%
11%
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22%
24%
25%
25%
41%
Experiences With Server Virtualization
Nearly 1 in 2 experienced increased data growth due to server virtualization as people struggle to control growth against the ease of
VM spin-off.
Source: Study conducted by Quantum, CQ1’2012. Q22 - Has your organization experienced any of the following because of implementing server virtualization? N=500.
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Improving or changing data protection tiering
Data center consolidation
Major upgrades or implementations of new hardware
Improving data back up and recovery policies
Increasing virtualized server data pro-tection
Implementing new data efficiency technology to manage data growth
24%
38%
46%
46%
47%
47%
Data Protection Focus – Next 12 Months
Source: Study conducted by Quantum, CQ1’2012. Q16 - Which of the following data protection challenges or efforts will your organization focus on in the next 12 months? N=500
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Protecting Virtual Data
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Challenges with the Traditional Approach
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Cost and Complexity Agent-based license costs rise Risk of missing VMs Agentless tools more flexible
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Challenges with the Traditional Approach
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Cost and Complexity
Performance Issues
Agent-based license costs rise Risk of missing VMs Agentless tools more flexible
Contention with other VMs Backup window constraints Not built for virtual infrastructure
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Challenges with the Traditional Approach
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Cost and Complexity
Performance Issues
Agent-based license costs rise Risk of missing VMs Agentless tools more flexible
Contention with other VMs Backup window constraints Not built for virtual infrastructure
Lack of File Access Makes restores more difficult Restores can take longer Dependent on proprietary formats
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Challenges with the Traditional Approach
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Cost and Complexity
Performance Issues
Agent-based license costs rise Risk of missing VMs Agentless tools more flexible
Contention with other VMs Backup window constraints Not built for virtual infrastructure
Lack of File Access
Extra Data Associated with VM Backups
Makes restores more difficult Restores can take longer Dependent on proprietary formats
VMs typically over-provisioned Why backup ‘extraneous’ data? More synergistic for dedupe
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Shopping for a Virtual Data Protection Solution
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Key Considerations When Shopping for a Solution
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The importance of the backup format
How does the solution integrate with other technologies?
Manageability within a virtual environment
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Most backup apps generate files in proprietary format– Only this backup app can access the data– This slows you down and creates vendor lock-in– Reduces backup and DR choices
Backing up in “native” format is another option available– Provides faster and more flexible restores– Gives more freedom in backup/DR targets– Disk, tape, cloud
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“Proprietary” “Native”VS
The Importance of the Backup Format 1
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How does it work with other backup applications?– Can create more cost and complexity– VM protection tools can leave some data vulnerable
Does it take advantage of VMware capabilities?– Take advantage of data reduction techniques of the VM tool– Integration with existing process, retention and management rules
Does it work with other data reduction technologies?– Like deduplication
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Integration with Other Technologies? 2
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Manageability Within a Virtual Environment
Take advantage of virtual deployment– Easy delivery of solution– Reduces overall cost, no additional host required– Use VM tools such as vMotion and vStorageMotion
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Seamless integration with VMware– Product should work with vCenter– Auto-discover new VMs– Locate VMs that have moved
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Making Virtual Protection Easy
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Quantum vmPRO
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vmPROComplete Data Protection for Virtual Environments
Simplified Management
Future Proof Flexibility
Optimized Protection
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vmPROComplete Data Protection for Virtual Environments
Simplified Management
Future Proof Flexibility
Optimized Protection
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Backup VMs in Native VMWare Format
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Copy VMs to any NAS storage
– Or to the cloud
Schedule based, multi-policy
Data stored in native VMDK format
VM on ESX Server
VM copy on NAS Device
VMs are boot-able File by file access Data can be used for
any application
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Native VMDK File System View
Integration with vCenter; auto discovers new VMs
Manage Through vmPRO GUI or Standard File Browser
Presents NFS/CIFS view to any backup application
ESX Hosts and associated VM’s
Features Designed to Simplify Management
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vmPROComplete Data Protection for Virtual Environments
Simplified Management
Future Proof Flexibility
Optimized Protection
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Eliminate Extraneous VM Data Before Backup
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Patented technology filters out inactive, unassigned and deleted data when it is read by any application
Reduces load on resources by as much 75%
Accelerates backups and optimizes use of disk, server, and network
Arranges blocks to increase deduplication rates—highly synergistic with Quantum deduplication
Live VM Changed blocks Optimized Read
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Optimized for Use with Quantum DXi Dedupe
vmPRO + Dedupe = Up to 95% data reduction
Integrated solution offerings 100% Virtual Option Single vendor for complete
solution
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DXi V1000
Optimized Read
DXi Appliance
Comprehensive Protection for physical, virtual, and cloud-based deployments
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vmPROComplete Data Protection for Virtual Environments
Simplified Management
Future Proof Flexibility
Optimized Protection
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Future Proof Flexibility
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Native VMDK format Integration with existing backup app Freedom of choice
– Use existing backup application as data mover– Use built native copy utility as data mover
Physical, virtual and cloud enabler
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“ Across the board in terms of speed, ease of use, capacity, virtual backup and more, the Quantum solution was clearly the best option.
– Chris Hale, IS Director
Certainty in a Virtual Environment
CHALLENGEData volume outgrowing IT staff capacity
SOLUTIONQuantum N-tier solution consisting of DXi dedupe, Scalar library, vmPRO software, and Vision management
IMPACT- 6x faster backups- Restores slashed from days to minutes- 4x improvement in IT productivity
Bend Memorial Clinic implements a cost-effective solution for protecting physical and virtual environments
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vmPROComplete Data Protection for Virtual Environments
Simplified Management
Future Proof Flexibility
Optimized Protection
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Thank You For Your Time
To Receive a Complimentary “VM Data Protection For Dummies” eBook:
Visit www.quantum.com/vmprotectiondummies
Visit www.quantum.com/vmPRO to download
FREE TRIAL SOFTWARE
Visit www.quantum.com/DXiV1000 to download
FREE TRIAL SOFTWARE
Casey Burns 512-426-9988 [email protected]
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© 2012 Quantum Corporation. Company Confidential. Forward-looking information is based upon multiple assumptions and uncertainties,does not necessarily represent the company’s outlook and is for planning purposes only.
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