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Integrated protection for everything SMB IT
Optimizing a SMB backup & DR strategy using Symantec Backup Exec 2012 and V-Ray technology
Special guest Scott Baker Product Manager for Backup Exec @ Symantec
June 26, 2012
hosted by Mario Blandini @ Drobo
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§ Session Abstract • Big businesses have been using all of the latest innovations in data
protection, and SMBs want to leverage the new technologies too
• These capabilities are now available in products that also provide the ease of use and affordability that SMBs need even more
• This episode discusses approaches and architectures for backup and DR in SMB environments with an integrated toolset
§ Background on Expert Guest – Scott Baker • Symantec is one of the world’s largest software companies and a leader in
storage solutions to help SMBs secure and manage their information • Scott has been associated with Backup Exec for more than 10 years,
starting with VERITAS in the late 90’s • Scott has been working on Backup Exec for more than 5 years and has
continued his tenure with Symantec as a Systems Engineer for 4 years and a Backup Exec Product Manager for the last 2 years.
Abstract & Background
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§ Start with reliable primary storage § Deploy a backup software solution for SMBs
• Repeatability and Recoverability are key • Coverage for all servers is vital (physical & virtual) • Affordability and ease of use are a must • Enterprise features are an added benefit
§ Utilize Disk-to-Disk-to-Tape architecture • Faster backup and recovery w/ disk vs. tape by
eliminating tape media loading / positioning
Optimizing Backup for SMBs Defining the Right Strategy
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§ Severs & Network likely already in place
§ Reliable storage that is lower cost than primary for backup & offsite
§ Backup Software that supports the unique requirements of SMB • Deduplication for efficient use of storage
Basic Architecture – What You Will Need
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§ Top concerns
• Cost of protecting an expanding data set
• Protection both onsite and offsite
• Recovery for physical and virtual machines
§ Addressing Those Concerns w/ all-inclusive backup
• Built-in Deduplication for efficient storage
• Deduplication enables efficient offsite backup as well
• Bare metal and P2V recovery on dissimilar hardware
Leveraging VM Backup Solution
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Deduplication Technology
Server Deduplica.on
Appliance Deduplica.on
Client/Source Deduplica.on
Backup Exec 2012 Server
File and Application
Servers
Backup Exec 2012 Server
File and Application
Servers
Backup Exec 2012 Server
File and Application
Servers
OST Powered Storage
Requires Deduplica/on Op/on on Backup Exec server and Remote Agent on each client/source
Requires Deduplica/on Op/on on Backup Exec server
Requires Deduplica/on Op/on on Backup Exec server and OST cer/fied deduplica/on
appliance
Catalog Data
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How Does Off-site Replication Work? Single License Unlocks All Deduplication Functionality
with a Single Checkbox Install
Wide Area Network
Unique Blocks
Job Control
SYMC
London Paris
SYMC
SYMC
Barcelona
Remote Office
Managed Media Server • Backup Exec 2012 • Deduplication Option + Agents/Options as
needed
Remote Office
Managed Media Server • Backup Exec 2012 • Deduplication Option + Agents/Options as
needed
Main Office
Managed Media Server • Backup Exec 2012 • Deduplication Option • Enterprise Server
Option + Agents/Options
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New! Backup and Convert to Virtual
Convert Stream
Convert to Virtual (P2V) • Parallel data streams
• One stream to media server
• Other stream to hypervisor
• Result is full virtual machine (not just the virtual disk)
Backup to Virtual (B2V) – Serial data streams – Backup stream to media
server – Conversion job runs after or
on different schedule – Result is full virtual machine
(not just the virtual disk)
Protected Server Backup Exec 2012
Server Hypervisor
Parallel Data Streams
Backup Stream Convert Stream
Protected Server Backup Exec 2012
Server Hypervisor
Serial Data Streams
Backup Stream
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New! Powerful Recovery Options
§ Integrated bare metal recovery (SDR)
§ Integrated bare metal, dissimilar hardware recovery (SDR)
§ No additional licenses required; included in Backup Exec 2012
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Certified Solution for SMBs
http://www.symantec.com/business/support/index?page=content&id=TECH175582 Backup Exec 2012 Hardware Compatibility List (HCL) 2012-06-08, Disk Targets page 13
§ Software and hardware designed for SMBs • Certified for SAN, and also for DAS to media server
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Putting It Together – SMB Data Protection
§ Backup Exec 2012 § Server - Backup data sent from agents to media server (dedicated media server recommended) § Agents - Protects remote systems, Windows, Linux, and Mac, Databases & applications, VMware/Hyper-V § Options - Enterprise Server, Data Deduplication, File/E-mail Archiving, etc
§ Drobo SAN Storage for Business § Drobo B800i for backup price/capacity (single power supply) § Drobo B1200i for backup and Tier 2 primary (dual power supply)
§ Enterprise-grade 7200RPM SAS or SATA disk drives (recommended)
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§ Top Questions • How much reduction with DeDup? 5-20X reduction?
• How is performance affected by deduplication?
• How does deduplication affect the restoration process?
§ Key Takeaways • SMBs want to leverage new technologies to improve data
protection and disaster recovery
• Backup Exec is a leading product for SMB data protection, and the 2012 edition has many improvements
• Drobo is a great choice of storage for Backup Exec 2012
Questions & Key Takeaways
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Thank You For Participating! Additional information including how-to guide @
http://www.drobo.com/solutions/for-business/symantec.php
Free 60day trial @ www.backupexec.com
+ a special THANK YOU to our listeners and to expert guest Scott Baker
Interact with other customers and partners in the Symantec community @ http://www.symantec.com/connect
June 26, 2012
hosted by Mario Blandini @ Drobo