Data Protection for VMware and Application Data in Mission Critical Environments

HP Data Protector software has the following structure:

Figure 10: HP Data Protector Software Structure

Zero Downtime Backup

Zero Downtime Backup (ZDB) provides no impact backup by performing backups on a copy of the

production data. ZDB provides the option to copy or move data to tape. As of Data Protector 6.0 and

newer, ZDB also allows incremental backups. Zero Downtime Backup is suitable for application-aware

data backups and non-disruptive protection. ZDB integrates with array-based replication and provides

backup of the replica of the production data locally or at a remote site. ZDB is easily configured

through a step-by-step user interface and provides administrators complete control on the protection

automation, the replica specifications, and the backup schedule.

Instant Recovery

Instant Recovery allows HP Data Protector software to recover data directly from the replicas on disk

instantaneously. With Instant Recovery, ZDB can now keep track of multiple rotating replicas on disk.

Instant Recovery is suitable for application/environments that require a very fast RTO (minutes instead

of hours). Instant recovery provides administrators with great management and automation flexibility.

HP Data Protector software acquisition and deployment costs are 30-70 percent less

than competition

HP StorageWorks EVA Family

EVA is HP mid-range storage system. The EVA supports various operating systems, boot from SAN,

asymmetric active-active controllers, 2-Gb and 4-Gb Fibre Channel host connections, multi-pathing, SCSI,

and FATA drives. Maximum LUN size as of this writing is 2 TB and the maximum number of LUN per

storage system is 1,024. Designed for the data center where there is a critical need for improved storage

utilization, and scalability, the EVA meets application-specific demands for consistent high transaction I/O

for the customer, and provides easy capacity expansion, instantaneous local replication, and simplified

storage administration. HP also brings integrated iSCSI connectivity to the EVA and Remote Replication,

SAN over WAN, with EVA Continuous Access EVA.