Automatic, continuous, and secure protection that backs up data to the cloud, or via a hybrid approach combining on-premise and cloud-based backup. Data Sheet: Symantec.cloud Only 21 percent of SMBs are extremely confident they can restore from their backups in the event of a disaster, with less than half of SMBs performing backups of their servers, desktops and laptops at least once per week. 1 The cloud Difference Allows for both cloud and hybrid backup (combining on premise and cloud) for laptops, desktops, and servers tailored to the department or organization. Performs continuous data protection, automatically synchronizing changes to ensure critical data resides in the on-premise server and in the cloud. The Symantec Backup Exec.cloud cloud Experience Business Owner: Automatic, continuous, and secure next-generation backup that protects data in the cloud, or provides the best of both worlds with the hybrid option to back up data on site and to the cloud, ensuring fast backups and retrievals and an off-site copy. IT Consultants/Managed service providers: Easily managed from anywhere with multiple deployment options that make setup easy. Management console with process and monitoring capabilities lets you remotely deploy, monitor, and manage the service for your customers and ensures that data is protected. End User: Critical files are protected automatically both on-premise and in the cloud and can be restored easily by the user when needed with no IT assistance required. Incomplete backups expose businesses to risks such as lost data, lost employee productivity, and lost business yet many small and medium-sized businesses continue to have incomplete data protection plans. For some, the costs and complexities of backup seem overwhelming. Others simply lack the time and resources to consistently manage backup-related software and hardware. How the service works: 1. Begin by logging onto the webmanagement console. 2. The service agent is deployed to target systems (desktops, laptops, and servers) using email. 3. Backup policies are created in the console by selecting the files and folders to protect and setting desired backup schedule. 4. An initial backup is performed and data is compressed and encrypted during transmission over the internet and while at rest in secure, off-site Symantec.com facilities. 5. Automatic backups occur silently in the background whenever files change, using incremental backups at the block level and technologies to optimize bandwidth usage and minimize performance impact to other systems. 6. The Web-based management console is used for ongoing maintenance including adding new systems, managing data volumes, and monitoring the status of backups. Symantec Backup Exec.cloud solves the problem with a next-generation solution that allows users to either back up data directly to the cloud, or take advantage of the hybrid option to back up data on site and to the cloud, ensuring fast backups and retrievals and an off-site copy. The hybrid option protects critical data by backing up to local servers providing fast backups and retrievals and then automatically transmitting your data to the cloud at convenient times that won t impact your network. When employees are traveling, Backup Exec.cloud seamlessly transforms, allowing users 1. Symantec, 2011 Disaster Preparedness Survey 1
to back up directly to the cloud and then synchronizing the changes back to the local storage server, ensuring company data resides both in the cloud and on the server. A common implementation of the hybrid configuration will be backing up a larger number of files locally than in the cloud. Since there is no extra charge for local backup, companies can decide which files need to be backed up both locally and in the cloud (for off-site storage) and which should be backed up locally only. For example, you may choose to back up non-essential files locally, and mission-critical files locally and to the cloud. Data is transmitted to and stored in the Symantec data center using 256 bit AES encryption ensuring protection of your data. Businesses gain essential data protection that can be managed from anywhere and is easily deployed to Windows-based desktops, laptops, and servers located in main, branch or remote offices. From one of the world's preferred provider of data protection solutions, Symantec Backup Exec.cloud offers flexible subscription-based pricing that allows businesses to use only the data protection needed with no per-user licensing fees. In the event of hardware failure, natural disaster, or accidental file deletion, critical data can be restored locally or from the cloud, as needed. Automatically protect critical data, and gain peace of mind. Symantec Backup Exec.cloud is next-generation backup that offers: The best t of both onsite and cloud backup in a single product: Back up either solely to the cloud, or to local servers and the cloud, benefiting from the best of both worlds in a single product. Enjoy fast backup and recovery from local servers and the assurance of maintaining a synchronized off-site copy that reflects the latest data backed up locally. Comprehensive, secure, automated backup: Cloud-based backup can be set up in three steps using our Web-based management console. Just log on, deploy agents and set policies. Backups are stored in off-site Symantec data centers and run when the changes occur or on a schedule, as desired. Simple data recovery and service management: Self-service options allow employees to access their own systems and restore their own individual files and data themselves from any service-enabled machine. The management console provides visibility into the backup status of all protected systems. It also provides centralized service-management and customized reporting that can be scheduled from anywhere through our online portal, providing a single view into your entire deployement. 2
Feature Always-on, automatic backup for PCs and servers Flexible backup set ups Secure, Symantec data center and on-premise protection Multiple agent deployment options Self-service recovery for users Transfer drives for data restore Benefit Simplifies backup and helps to make sure that critical data is always protected by continuously backing up to an on-site server, to the cloud, or to both, with the hybrid option. Many customers will find that a hybrid approach combining local and cloud-based backup provide the optimal solution. For users or servers with large data files, the hybrid backup solution may be best. For users who have smaller file backups and don t require extremely fast recoveries, a cloud-based backup may be preferred. Symantec Backup Exec.cloud allows an organization to tailor their implementation down to the user or department s needs. Data is encrypted and backed up to local servers (if using the optional on-site backup capabilities) and to the Symantec cloud. Data can be restored to any Internet-connected laptop, desktop, or server or backed up directly to the cloud without the need for additional hardware other than the hardware you are protecting. Download, email, and redistributable package options make the service easy to deploy to individuals or large groups whether they are in the office or working remotely. Empowers users to restore their own files, reducing burdens for administrators and minimizing downtime for users. Helps administrators recover large data-volumes faster than download-restores alone. 3
System Reqiurements Desktop hardware requirements 300 MHz Intel compatible or faster processor 512 MB RAM 1GB of available hard disk space Network connectivity Desktop Editions 32 bit Windows XP Professional SP2 Windows XP Professional SP3 Windows XP Home SP3 Microsoft Vista Home Basic Microsoft Vista Business SP1 Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 Windows 7 Professional 64 bit Microsoft Vista Ultimate SP2 Microsoft Vista Enterprise SP2 Microsoft Vista Home Premium SP2 Windows 7 Ultimate Windows 7 Professional Windows 8 Server hardware requirements 1-GHz Intel Pentium III compatible or faster processor 1 GB RAM 1GB of available hard disk space Network connectivity Server Editions 32 bit Windows 2003 Standard SP1/SP2 Windows 2003 Enterprise Server SP1/SP2 Windows 2003 Datacenter SP2 Windows 2003 R2 Enterprise SP1 Windows 2008 Server Standard SP1/SP2 Windows 2008 Enterprise Server SP2 Windows 2008 Small Business Server SP2 64 bit Windows 2003 Standard SP1/SP2 Windows 2003 Enterprise Server SP1/SP2 Windows 2003 Datacenter SP2 Windows 2003 R2 Standard SP2 Windows 2003 R2 Enterprise SP2 Windows 2008 Server Standard SP1/SP2 Windows 2008 Server Enterprise SP2 Windows 2008 Small Business Server SP2 Windows 2008 Server R2 Standard Windows 2008 Server R2 Enterprise Windows Server 2012 Virtual Servers Hyper V, Citrix Xen and VMware (agents need to be deployed into individual guests) Version Server 2010 Server 2007 Server 2003 SQL Version SQL 2008/ 2008R2/ SQL 2008 Express SQL 2005/SQL Express Supported Operating Systems Standard/Enterprise Edition of Windows 2008 SP2, Windows 2008 R2, SBS 2011 Standard Windows 2003 SP2, Windows 2003 R2 SP2, Windows 2008, Windows 2008 R2 SBS 2008 Windows 2003 SP2, Windows 2003 R2 SP2 SBS 2003 R2 Supported Operating Systems -Windows Server 2003 SP2 -Windows Server 2003 R2 SP2 -Windows Server 2008 SP2 -Windows 2008 R2 64-bit -Windows XP Professional SP2 -Windows 7 x64 -Windows Vista SP2 -SBS 2011 Standard -Windows Server 2003 SP1 -Windows Server 2008 (Note: For 64-bit versions only 32-bit SQL 2005 is supported by Microsoft) -Windows Vista (Note: For 64-bit versions only 32-bit SQL 2005 SP2 is supported by Microsoft) -SBS 2003 R2/SBS 2008 Processor Architecture x64 x64 x86 Processor Architecture x64/x86 x64/x84 4
System requirements for optional hybrid backup server For serving the backup needs of 5 or fewer workstations OS Desktop: Microsoft Windows 7 Family (32/64) Windows 8 OS Server: Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2011 Family including Standard and Essentials versions Microsoft Windows 2008 R2 Family Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Memory: Minimum Required: 1 GB RAM (8 GB if running Small Business Server 2011) Recommended: 4 GB or more (8 GB or more if running Small Business Server 2011) For serving the backup needs of 6-20 workstations OS: Windows 2008 R2 Server Windows Server 2012 Memory: Recommended: 8 GB RAM or more Note: RAM Requirements may vary depending on the operations performed, the number of concurrent connections and the specific computer configuration Disk: High speed internal disk SATA RAID configuration recommended More Information Visit our website http://enterprise.symantec.com To speak with a Product Specialist in the U.S. Call toll-free 1 (800) 745 6054 To speak with a Product Specialist outside the U.S. For specific country offices and contact numbers, please visit our website. About Symantec Symantec protects the world s information and is a global leader in security, backup, and availability solutions. Our innovative products and services protect people and information in any environment from the smallest mobile device to the enterprise data center to cloud-based systems. Our world renowned expertise in protecting data, identities, and interactions gives our customers confidence in a connected world. More information is available at www.symantec.com or by connecting with Symantec at go.symantec.com/socialmedia. Symantec World Headquarters 350 Ellis St. Mountain View, CA 94043 USA +1 (650) 527 8000 1 (800) 721 3934 www.symantec.com 5
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