How To Manage A Network Backup On An Arkeia Network Suite Version 8

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1 Arkeia Network is a powerful, enterprise-ready network backup solution, available in three deployment modes, that provides data protection for virtually all network sizes and environments. Arkeia Network Suite: Version 8 Proven Solutions for Data Protection Protecting and ensuring the availability of data are among the most important and most difficult tasks for information technology (IT) administrators. This task grows more complex with the advent of new regulations, changing IT environments, and reduced IT budgets. But backing up data doesn t have to be complicated, time consuming, or expensive. The award-winning Arkeia Network Suite Version 8 delivers features to increase reliability and flexibility, to reduce costs, and to improve backup performance for both distributed and virtualized infrastructures. Best-of-Breed Solutions Arkeia Software is an engineering-centric company specialized in network backup solutions. This focus began in 1996 and initially fueled a $10M venture capital investment, that has allowed the company to grow organically, without acquisition. We have assembled a core engineering team with deep expertise in system software in general, and backup software in particular. This organic growth has allowed us to evolve a consistent architecture so all our products interoperate seamlessly across over 150 platforms, simplifying backup deployment and operation. For example, our Version 8 backup servers still support Version 4 backup agents, minimizing costs of software administration. Management Destinations Sources Options Central Management LAN or WAN LAN Options Options

2 Arkeia Network Suite: Version 8 Supported Platform Categories Apple MacOS X FreeBSD HP-UX HP-Compaq-Digital Tru64 IBM AIX Linux (Generic) glibc Linux Debian Linux Mandriva Enterprise Linux Mandriva Corp. Linux Novell SLES Linux Novell Suse Linux Fedora Linux Redhat Enterprise Linux Linux Slackware Linux Ubuntu Linux Novell OES Linux Yellowdog NetBSD Novell Netware OpenBSD SCO UnixWare, Open SGI IRIX SUN Solaris VMware ESX 3 Windows 98/XP/Vista/7 Windows NT4,2000/2003/2008 Our strategy has allowed us to support environments that back up data to mixed media environments. Since 1999 we ve supported both backup-to-tape and backup-to-disk. We introduced replication across virtual tape libraries (VTL) in 2007, and backup-to-cloud in Scalable Architecture for Flexibility The Arkeia Network Suite was engineered as a network backup solution. From the start, the software was architected to backup one or thousands of data sources using shared backup servers and storage devices. Our software scales as your company grows, ensuring that you won t outgrow our backup solution. A single Arkeia can manage between a handful and thousands of s, depending on variables including the file volume to be backed up, the network performance, and the length of the backup window. At the same time, dozens or hundreds of backup servers can be centrally managed by Arkeia s Central Management (CMS). Central Management reduces costs and simplifies data backups of multisite companies. 150 Platforms: One Solution Arkeia offers s for over 150 platforms, supporting virtually all Linux and Windows platforms, as well as AIX, BSD, HP-UX, Irix, Macintosh, Netware, and Solaris. See the complete list at Our generic agents back up files, as well as the data structures (e.g. the Registry and Active Directory for Microsoft Windows) that are specific to an operating system. We also offer specialized agents for hot backups of open files used by applications, databases, and virtualization server hypervisors. Our software integrates support for data compression and data encryption. We even write on every backup tape the C-language source code to restore your data. So, even if you ve lost our software, you ll always be able to restore your data. Near-Universal Tape Support Arkeia s support all storage devices that respect the SCSI II standard over 600 devices and virtually all tape drives, autoloaders, and libraries. Arkeia interoperates with all industry standard Virtual Tape Libraries (VTL), including FalconStor s advanced dedup solutions. Easy to Deploy; Easy to Administer For all deployments the Arkeia Network software (or firmware) can be downloaded from our Web site. Simply download the software and run the installation script. All software products are available with a free 30-day evaluation license. Configure and administer the products using either our Web-based graphical user interface (GUI) or our command-line interface (CLI). Support for pre and post scripts allow administrators to execute custom commands before and/or after a backup job. 2 of 8

3 Arkeia Network Suite Components Arkeia Network Suite consists of its core s and s, and the advanced and Central Management. These software products are available on over 150 platforms, and are delivered specific to an architecture (e.g. Intel x86) and an operating system (e.g. Ubuntu Linux). One component, the Arkeia s, can be deployed as a software application, hardware appliance, or virtual appliance. Various other components are specialized to particular third-party software. s An Arkeia oversees the backup of one or many thousands of data sources. s manage storage devices, whether tape, VTL, disk, or cloud resources. s are managed through either a Web-based graphical user interface (GUI) or a command-line interface (CLI). Because both interfaces are built on the same foundation, the same operations can be performed identically through either interface. s are composed of Catalog s and Media s. The Media can be independently installed on a remote machine in order to manage storage devices connected to that machine. This capability is the Arkeia Remote Storage Option (RSO). Multiple Media s can share a single storage device across a storage area network (SAN). This capability is the Arkeia Shared Storage Option (SSO). Arkeia s interoperate with Network Data Management Protocol (NDMP) devices, both to backup these devices and to save backups to these devices. Our NDMP support provides agentless backups of network attached storage devices. Other capabilities include Disk-to-Disk-to-Tape, Tape Duplication, and the restore process. Arkeia s also control s. The utilization of LAN bandwidth during backups is controlled by the. By limiting the share of LAN bandwidth used, or by scheduled backups at off-hours, administrators can minimize impacts on LAN performance. s Arkeia s, installed on the data source computers, manage the backup of individual data sources. Generic s are specific to a platform (architecture and operating system version) and back up files and system data structures required by each operating system. For example, all Akeia s for Microsoft Windows platforms back up the Registry, Active Directory, Certificate Service, Event Logs, and Com+ data structures. In addition to Generic s, Arkeia offers Specialized s for hot backups of important applications, databases, and virtualization server hypervisors. Examples include MS Exchange, Oracle, MySQL, Lotus Domino, and VMware. Each of these Specialized s uses application programming interfaces (APIs) furnished by the third-party software vendor. See more information at agents. NDMP devices Graphical Web Administration Software Application File Encryption Physical Appliance s Command-line Administration Central Management Disaster Recovery Options PostgreSQL Oracle MySQL Database s SQL DB2 Open-Xchange Virtual Appliance Exchange Lotus Application s LDAP edirectory VMware ESX VM s Putting encryption and compression on the client-side distributes CPU load across many client machines rather than centralizing it on the backup server. This architecture shortens backup periods and improves server scalability. 3 of 8

4 Arkeia Network Suite: Version 8 Application s edirectory Lotus Domino Microsoft Exchange OpenLDAP Open-Xchange Database s IBM DB2 Microsoft SQL MySQL Oracle PostgreSQL ensures that backup sets are both protected and readily accessible. offers interactive, chained, and scheduled duplication of data coming from total, differential and incremental backups. First, backups are performed to disk, with or without the LAN, keeping backup windows to a minimum. After the backup is complete, a transfers the backup set from the Media storage to a Catalog on a remote computer. Virtual Machine s VMware ESX Hypervisor Options include Encryption and Disaster Recovery. Encryption, like Arkeia s integrated compression, takes place on the ( client-side ). All and Options features are managed through the command-line and graphical user interfaces of the. Disaster Recovery Arkeia offers bare-metal restores for Linux and Windows platforms. We support the full range of Windows s, including Windows NT, 2000, XP, Vista, 2003, 2008, and Version 7. Linux disaster recovery is supported on all x86 platforms, both 32- and 64-bit, for all Linux distributions. With bare-metal Disaster Recovery the restore process includes restoring data structures necessary to make the target machine bootable. The same data structures, such as the Windows Registry, are backed up whether or not Disaster Recovery is anticipated. Arkeia also allows offline backups that record a block-by-block disk image. s The Arkeia copies backup sets between s at one or more locations across a wide area network (WAN). The backup set is replicated without its index to minimize the volume of data transferred. After the backup set is fully transferred, the destination Catalog regenerates the index. The Catalog can then copy the indexed Set to VTL or tape using a local Media. is scripted through the command-line interface or can be invoked or queued through the Web-based graphical user interface. Central Management s Administrators use the Arkeia Central Management (CMS) to manage multiple s from a single dashboard. Central Management LAN or WAN The central management server typically runs on the same hardware as a, but can run on distinct hardware. The CMS can be connected over a low-bandwith network to the s because only control, not data, pass between the CMS and the s. The central dashboard allows improved control of the backup process due to reporting on backup performance (e.g. backup window, disk and tape utilization, partial or failed backups). Further, global data management policies can be implemented to ensure corporate policies and regulatory requirements are being met. 4 of 8

5 Features Robust network backup Broad platform support Hot backups of applications, databases, and VMs to disk, to tape, disk-to-disk-to-tape, or cloud of backups across LANs or WANs Remote storage devices (tape or disk) Shared storage devices (tape or disk) Data compression Data encryption Rapid restores Bare-metal disaster recovery Last resort data recovery Benefits One Arkeia can back up many hundreds of computers to a single storage device (disk or tape). Arkeia protects over 150 different platforms, including virtually all Linux and Windows versions, as well as AIX, HP-UX, Irix, Macintosh, Novell, and Solaris operating systems, all across multiple architectures. Arkeia solutions can manage hot backups of all mainstream applications, databases, and hypervisors, including Microsoft Exchange, DB2, Microsoft SQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL, and VMware. Arkeia allows flexible backup strategies, including rapid backups to disk with subsequent archiving to tape or cloud. improves data security because backups can be stored at remote sites without transporting tapes by truck. Data can be restored from either local or remote locations. Remote Storage Option (RSO) allows backups to be written to storage that is local to the data source eliminating data transport over the LAN. Shared Storage Option (SSO) allows a single SAN-attached storage device to be shared by multiple backup servers concurrently. Data compression is implemented with industry-standard ZIP compression algorithms to minimize storage required for backup sets. Data encryption option performs encryption and decryption on clients (not the server) to maximize data security. Arkeia mounts only the media (e.g. tapes) necessary to restore the desired version of each file, minimizing time needed for restores. Both files and system data (e.g. Windows Registry, Windows Active Directory) are backed up to allow restore to a bootable disk. Arkeia writes readarkeia source code at the beginning of every backup tape. This C-language code allows the restore of any Arkeia Network backup set without Arkeia Network software. 5 of 8

6 Arkeia Network Suite: Version 8 Three Deployment Modes Arkeia s can be deployed in three ways: as a traditional software application, as a physical appliance, or as a virtual appliance. Choose the deployment mode that best fits your requirements. Command-line Administration Graphical Web Administration Central Management The same backup server functionality is available, whatever the deployment mode. All deployments offer the same Web-based graphical user interface and command-line interface. Exactly the same complementary Arkeia s, s, and Disaster Recovery software work with all three backup server deployment modes. You can manage multiple s in mixed deployments with a single Central Management. Software Application Physical Appliance s s Virtual Appliance Arkeia Software Application Both large data centers and small IT shops gain maximum flexibility when Arkeia s are deployed as a software application. Arkeia backup servers run on over 110 Linux and UNIX platforms as a software application. With Arkeia Software Application deployments you choose the hardware, the storage, and the networking technologies. Need large volumes of rack-mounted disk? Choose the configuration ideal for your requirements. Need fast networking? Choose the exact technology that meets your needs. Arkeia Physical Appliance Environments without full-time technical resources choose our physical appliances for ease of installation, configuration, and operation. Arkeia Physical Appliances (formerly called Arkeia EdgeFort appliances) match the Arkeia software with a tuned operating system, processor, memory, and storage for optimum performance. We offer a broad range of appliances, all with internal RAID-1 or RAID-5 storage, ranging from 1TB to 10TB useable capacities. All disk drives are hot-swappable. All power supplies are bi-voltage and some are redundant and hot-swappable. Models are either table-top or rackmountable. Connectivity ranges from esata, to SCSI, SAS, and Fibre Channel. Both DAT-72 and LTO3 tape drives are available. With SSL, and because all unmonitored ports are closed, our appliances are secure. Recommended updates are infrequent. Installation and configuration are simple: (1) plug in the box; (2) set its IP address; (3) use your Web browser to begin backups. Arkeia Virtual Appliance Administrators with virtualized environments can deploy Arkeia s as a virtual machine image. Today, the Arkeia Virtual Appliance supports both VMware ESX and ESXi environments. Our virtual appliance integrates (1) Arkeia Network, (2) an optimized Linux operating system, and (3) a VMware hardware description. With the virtual appliances, administrators enjoy the convenience of rapid provisioning and the flexibility of foregoing dedicated hardware. The virtual appliance offers all the features of Arkeia Network in a convenient package and is the newest deployment mode of our servers. Of course, the virtual appliance supports all Arkeia s. 6 of 8

7 Why Arkeia? Robust Architecture Arkeia Network was developed organically with a consistent architectural vision, to make it reliable, fast, and flexible. Our backup servers were architected for Linux/UNIX platforms and, as a result, we provide the industry s best performance on these platforms. Virtualization Support Arkeia delivers broad support for virtualized environments, by delivering our as a virtual appliance and by supporting the backup of VMware environments. You may not need virtualization support today but when you do, you will be covered. Arkeia innovated with Linux in 1996 and has remained at the forefront of technology ever since. Deployment Flexibility Arkeia offers the broadest deployment options in the industry. s can be deployed either as a traditional application or as an appliance. Appliances can be either hardware appliances or virtual appliances. Choose the deployment option that fits your environment. You can change deployment modes without changing agent (client) software. Easy Customization Arkeia s Web-based graphical user interface simplifies operations. Our command-line interface offers a powerful alternative and is ideal for deployment customization. Choose a scripting language (e.g. bash, sh) and integrate Arkeia commands into scripts. Extract reporting data for a customer dashboard. Automate the definition of backup jobs. The sky is the limit! Training, Consulting & Support Arkeia offers a complete range of professional services with its software. All software includes business hour technical support offered by Arkeia engineers from offices in California and Europe. Also, 24x7 technical support is available when immediate support is needed for critical restores. Training and consulting services are available on-site and over-the-wire. Group classes, as well as classes focused on the requirements of a single company are available. For more information about our standard administrator training classes, visit Consulting services can accelerate software deployment and support performance tuning of backup and restore infrastructure. Top-tier Technical Support Arkeia s technical support and service teams are second to none. As backup software specialists, our service engineers focus only on storage issues: operating systems, networks, disk storage and RAID, tape drives and libraries and best practices for data protection. The same California- and France-based engineers that deliver consulting and training also staff our telephone support operation. Licensing Flexibility Arkeia offers both perpetual licenses and subscription licenses to give you licensing flexibility. Select the licensing model that fits your short-term requirements; change models in the long-term. If our standard plans don t fit, we will work with you to find a solution that meets your needs. 7 of 8

8 Arkeia Network Suite: Version 8 Download Download a 30-day free trial of Arkeia Network. Evaluate backup servers, agents, and disaster recovery products on over 150 platforms. Documentation & Support Arkeia provides complete documentation and technical support on-line. Evaluators can sign up for support before they buy. About Arkeia Software Arkeia Software delivers proven solutions for data backup and disaster recovery. The Arkeia Network Suite was designed for both mid-sized organizations and multi-site enterprises and protects worldwide more than 100,000 networks for 7,000 enterprise customers in 70 countries. Arkeia software products protect data on over 150 platforms, including virtually all Linux and Windows platforms, as well as AIX, BSD, HP-UX, Irix, Macintosh, Netware, and Solaris. Arkeia provides agents for leading applications, databases, and virtual environments and offers backup replication and central management of multiple backup servers. As backup software specialists, we focus on delivering rock-solid backup solutions that deliver all enterprise-class capabilities without the complexity that would require a team of software administrators to deploy. Arkeia shipped the industry s first network backup solutions for Linux in 1996 and is headquartered in San Diego, California. For more information about Arkeia, visit or info@arkeia.com. Demonstrations See Flash video demonstrations of Arkeia software products on our Web site. See demos of software and appliances. Arkeia Software, US/APAC 1808 Aston Avenue Carlsbad, California USA Tel : Fax : Arkeia Software, EMEA 29-31, rue Delizy Pantin CEDEX France Tel : +33 (0) Fax : +33 (0) Arkeia Software, Latin America Avenida Paulista Andar Pilotis Cerqueira César São Paulo - SP Brasil Tel : Fax: