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1 Symantec Backup Exec Blueprints Blueprint for D2D2T Advantages Backup & Recovery Technical Services Backup & Recovery Technical Education Services Symantec Backup Exec Blueprints - D2D2T Advantages 1

2 Symantec Backup Exec Blueprints Preface/disclaimer Notice This Backup Exec Blueprint presentation includes example diagrams that contain objects that represent applications and platforms from other companies such as Microsoft and VMware. These diagrams may or may not match or resemble actual implementations found in end user environments. Any likeness or similarity to actual end user environments is completely by coincidence. The goal of the diagrams included in this blueprint presentation is not to recommend specific ways in which to implement applications and platforms from other companies such as Microsoft and VMware, but rather to illustrate Backup Exec best practices only. For guidelines and best practices on installing and configuring applications and platforms from other companies, please refer to best practice documentation and other resources provided by those companies. Symantec Backup Exec Blueprints - D2D2T Advantages 2

Backup Exec Blueprints: How to Use Getting the most out of Backup Exec blueprints These Blueprints are designed to show customer challenges and how Backup Exec solves these challenges.

3 Backup Exec Blueprints: How to Use Getting the most out of Backup Exec blueprints These Blueprints are designed to show customer challenges and how Backup Exec solves these challenges. Each Blueprint consists of: Pain Points: What challenges customers face Whiteboard: Shows how Backup Exec solves the customer challenges Recommended Configuration: Shows recommended installation Do s: Gives detailed configurations suggested by Symantec Don'ts: What configurations & pitfalls customers should avoid Advantages: Summarizes the Backup Exec advantages Use these Blueprints to: Understand the customer challenges and how Backup Exec solves them Present the Backup Exec best practice solution Symantec Backup Exec Blueprints - D2D2T Advantages 3

4 Pain Points Symantec Backup Exec Blueprints - D2D2T Advantages 4

Security Implications (including offsite copies of data) Accessibility

5 Introduction: the need for reliable backup implementations Massive Amounts of Critical Data Regulatory Requirements Tight IT Control Procedures Security Implications (including offsite copies of data) Accessibility Needs (data loss or audit events) Symantec Backup Exec Blueprints - D2D2T Advantages 5

6 Example diagram: typical D2T deployment Many Organizations Backup Directly to Tape Media (D2T) Backup software dumps data to a tape device Backups run on a periodic schedule based on the critical-nature of protected data Tapes Stored in a Secure, Controlled (Usually Offsite) Location Problem: D2T Processes Not Optimized for Disaster Recovery DATA CENTER OFFSITE ARCHIVE Physical Server Virtual Server Backup Server Offsite Transport Virtual Machines Backups transferred directly to tape Tape Library Tapes Symantec Backup Exec Blueprints - D2D2T Advantages 6

7 Limitations and risks of direct-to-tape backup D2T Backup Strategies Susceptible to Tape Failure: Media errors, physical damage or loss, corrupt indices, among others causes Additional D2T Limitations Include: Backups that span multiple tapes require personnel to be present during restores Restores from tape backup sets may fail causing data loss Reliability of large backups can be compromised by one bad tape, which renders all tapes in the batch useless Large RTO and RPO challenges associated with tape backups and restores Symantec Backup Exec Blueprints - D2D2T Advantages 7

Limitations and risks of direct-to-tape backup In 2004, the Bank of America lost unencrypted tapes with account information on 1.

The tapes went missing during shipment across the US to a remote site.

dates of employment with IBM, birth date, contact information such as your address, and your IBM work history.

8 Limitations and risks of direct-to-tape backup In 2004, the Bank of America lost unencrypted tapes with account information on 1.2 million US federal employee credit cards, including US senators. The tapes went missing during shipment across the US to a remote site. In 2007, IBM lost an undisclosed number of tapes holding employee archival information "such as your Social Security number, your dates of employment with IBM, birth date, contact information such as your address, and your IBM work history." In 2006, Chase Card Services (a division of JP Morgan Chase) notified 2.6 million current and former Circuit City credit card account holders that computer tapes containing their personal information had been inadvertently sent to the trash. Symantec Backup Exec Blueprints - D2D2T Advantages 8

Limitations and risks of direct-to-tape backup Unencrypted personal data on 600,000 current and former Time Warner

9 million unencrypted consumer records of active and closed accounts went missing during shipment by UPS from

Marriott Vacation Club announced personal data (including Social Security numbers, bank and credit card numbers) for

9 Limitations and risks of direct-to-tape backup Unencrypted personal data on 600,000 current and former Time Warner employees from 1986 onwards went missing during shipment to the Iron Mountain data repository Tapes holding 3.9 million unencrypted consumer records of active and closed accounts went missing during shipment by UPS from CitiFinancial to credit reference agency in Marriott Vacation Club announced personal data (including Social Security numbers, bank and credit card numbers) for over 206,000 employees, timeshare owners and timeshare customers featured on backup computer tapes "went missing" from the group's Florida office in Symantec Backup Exec Blueprints - D2D2T Advantages 9

10 Limitations and risks of direct-to-tape backup Poor RPO (Recovery Point Objective) Capability Tape backups typically performed at night or on weekends In the event of data loss, recovery limited to previous night s or weekday s tape backup Poor RTO (Recovery Time Objective) Capability Tapes must be retrieved from an offsite location Involvement of mission critical applications or audit events can exacerbate problem Alternative Approach Needed Because of the unappealing RTO and RPO presented by D2T backup schemes, many companies looking for alternative approach Symantec Backup Exec Blueprints - D2D2T Advantages 10

11 Introduction Symantec Backup Exec Blueprints - D2D2T Advantages 11

12 What is D2D2T? First Disk, Then Tape Data initially copies to a disk storage system and then periodically copies to tape Enables fast backups and fast restores (disk is fast) Data archives (copies) to tape on administrator s schedule Improved Offsite Disaster Recovery Protection Enables compliance with regulatory policies for long-term data retention Relatively inexpensive Symantec Backup Exec Blueprints - D2D2T Advantages 12

Simplify D2D2T with Backup Exec Duplicate Job Templates DATA CENTER OFFSITE ARCHIVE Physical Server Virtual Server Backup Exec 4 Offsite Transport 3 2 7 Tape Tapes 1 5 Virtual

resources 2 Disk can be local to Backup Exec server or remote 6 Tapes can still be sent offsite 3 Data is duplicated from the disk to tape 7 Disk offers backup and restore

13 Simplify D2D2T with Backup Exec Duplicate Job Templates DATA CENTER OFFSITE ARCHIVE Physical Server Virtual Server Backup Exec 4 Offsite Transport Tape Tapes 1 5 Virtual Machines 1 5 Backup to disk stage (backup) Copy to tape stage (duplicate) All servers are backed up to disk at the same time 5 Applies to protected physical and virtual server resources 2 Disk can be local to Backup Exec server or remote 6 Tapes can still be sent offsite 3 Data is duplicated from the disk to tape 7 Disk offers backup and restore performance advantages 4 Backup Exec controls all stages; simplifies administration 8 DR protection and security from tapes at offsite archive Symantec Backup Exec Blueprints - D2D2T Advantages 13

14 D2D2T Advantages Best of Both Worlds D2D2T leverages the best features of both disk and tape storage Enables cost-effective, comprehensive data protection DR and Regulatory Requirements Mature data is copied to tape to provide offsite disaster recovery protection Helps meet the needs of various regulatory policies for long-term data retention Simplification and Optimization Simplify day-to-day management of backup and disaster recovery requirements Fast access to data to keep business functions operating efficiently Optimize backup reliability through automated, high-performance solutions Reduce both capital and operating expenditures Symantec Backup Exec Blueprints - D2D2T Advantages 14

15 Whiteboards and Diagrams Symantec Backup Exec Blueprints - D2D2T Advantages 15

Stored to Tape Rehydrated = restoring original data from deduplicated blocks Protected Client Backup Exec Server

16 Better Approach: D2D2T with Deduplication Option Server and Client Deduplication Backups Stored to Disk First Data Is Then Copied to Tape Devices Just add tape stage in backup workflow Deduplicated Data Rehydrated Before Being Stored to Tape Rehydrated = restoring original data from deduplicated blocks Protected Client Backup Exec Server Tape Device Data is rehydrated before it is transferred to tape Symantec Backup Exec Blueprints - D2D2T Advantages 16

17 Combination of speed and two-level protection Protected Client Backup Exec Server Tape Device Disk-to-disk (D2D) stage represents open handle to protected client(s) Disk-to-tape (D2T) stage is performed only by backup server + tape drive D2D2T approach offers combination of speed and twolevel protection Symantec Backup Exec Blueprints - D2D2T Advantages 17

18 Disk as First Backup Stage Advantages Protected Client Backup Exec Server Tape Device Disk as First Backup Stage Advantages Can greatly increase backup performance Can greatly increase non-dr restore performance Local disk backup can be leveraged for restore in most cases Offsite tape backup can be leveraged for disaster recovery cases Symantec Backup Exec Blueprints - D2D2T Advantages 18

Example Diagram: D2D2T Advantages Example Diagram:

APPLICATION SERVER FILE SERVER DATABASE SERVER

from both copies without staging from disk

SAN DISK STORAGE Backup Exec Deduplication Appliance

19 Example Diagram: D2D2T Advantages Example Diagram: D2D2T with Deduplication Option VIRTIUAL SERVER APPLICATION SERVER FILE SERVER DATABASE SERVER Granular Recovery of application data is supported from both copies without staging from disk Deduplication Engine Disk Based Storage Tape Library SAN DISK STORAGE Backup Exec Deduplication Appliance LAN SAN DISK TO DISK TO TAPE Symantec Backup Exec Blueprints - D2D2T Advantages 19

20 Creating a D2D2T Job Definition 1 Backup Exec Symantec Backup Exec Blueprints - D2D2T Advantages 20

21 Better Approach: Implementing client-side deduplication Main office systems are protected by local Backup Exec servers Remote office systems without local Backup Exec server are backed up using client-side deduplication (bandwidth improvement) Deduplicated backups can be duplicated to a tape Tapes are sent offsite for secure storage REMOTE OFFICE A REMOTE OFFICE B 2 Backup Protected Servers 2 Backup Protected Servers DATA CENTER 4 Backup Exec CAS Tape Library 1 Disk Library 3 Protected Servers Symantec Backup Exec Blueprints - D2D2T Advantages 21

22 D2D2T leads the way 1 2 Backup to tape (D2T) Backup to cloud (D2C) 2% 23% 23% And 25% 3 4 Backup to a VTL, then data moved to tape (D2D2T) 22% Backup to disk (not a VTL), the data moved to tape (D2D2T) 33% 55% Backup to disk, then to cloud (D2D2C) 3% Backup to a VTL all data stays on VTL until purged (D2D) 5% Backup to disk (not a VTL) all data stays on the disk until purged (D2D) 12% 17% And 20% Source: Gartner Symantec Backup Exec Blueprints - D2D2T Advantages 22

D2D2T Advantages: Final Thoughts Backup strategy for optimal backup and restore performance Exchange SharePoint Backup Exec Windows Catalog Data Disk Library Tape Library SQL Active Directory Backup

23 D2D2T Advantages: Final Thoughts Backup strategy for optimal backup and restore performance Exchange SharePoint Backup Exec Windows Catalog Data Disk Library Tape Library SQL Active Directory Backup Stream File & Application Servers D2D2T Advantages Consolidate data protection storage to simplify day-to-day management of backup and disaster recovery requirements Improve business continuity by providing fast access to data to keep business functions operating efficiently Optimize backup reliability by providing fully automated, high-performance solutions that minimize the chance of human error Reduce both capital and operating expenditures associated with data protection by utilizing the best storage solutions for both short-term and long-term data protection needs Symantec Backup Exec Blueprints - D2D2T Advantages 23

24 Thank You! Backup Exec Product Management Symantec Backup Exec Blueprints - D2D2T Advantages 24

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