Differences and Similarities between
NetBackup 6.5.2 and BackupExec 12.5
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3 3Backup Exec NetBackup
The Gold Standard
in Complete
Windows Data
Protection
The World Leader in
Enterprise Data
Protection
2Backup Exec or NetBackup
Key Differences:
• Windows-centric vs. heterogeneous
• Complexity and scale of customer
environment
• Ease of use vs. highly customizable
1 Data Protection (re)Defined
Data Protection Should Be:
• Complete
• Powered by Disk
• Centered on Recovery
Symantec is Data Protection
2008 DPG Backup Exec SE Interlock
DataProtection(re)Defined
Positioning Backup Exec &
NetBackup
2Backup
ExecKey Plays
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NetBackup Key Plays
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1
2
CompleteComplete
BreadthBreadth
CompleteComplete
DepthDepth
• Data
• System
• VM
• Replica
• Disk
• Tape
• VTL
• Snapshot
• Archive
• Deduplicate
• CDP
• SaaS
Application, Database, and OS SupportApplication, Database, and OS Support
Storage Architectures and TechnologiesStorage Architectures and Technologies
Data Protection MUST be
Complete…
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Breadth of Windows Support
WindowsWindows
DataData
Windows
Operating System
Configuration & User Settings
WindowsWindows
SystemSystem
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Breadth of Windows Support
Backup ExecBackup Exec
Windows
Operating System
Configuration & User Settings
Backup ExecBackup Exec
System RecoverySystem Recovery
NetBackupNetBackup
NetBackupNetBackup
Bare Metal RestoreBare Metal Restore
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VMware
Granular
Recovery
Backup Server & Storage
VM
— or —
object Auto-Discovery &
Flexible Recovery
ESX Server
Backup Server
& Storage
VM Discovery viaVirtual Center
Automated Restorevia VMware Converter
ESX Server
Deduplication
ESX Server
DD D
A
Replication
Datacenter
VaultBackup Server
& Storage
VMware
Incrementals
ESX Server
C C
A
C
Deduplication
Client-Based Backup
ESX Server
DD D
A
VMware VCB
Off-Host Backup
ESX Server
A
Backup Server
& Storage
Shared
Storage
Complete Support for
Complete VMware Protection
NetBackup 6.5.2 Supports:
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VMware
Granular
Recovery
Backup Server & Storage
VM
— or —
object Auto-Discovery &
Flexible Recovery
ESX Server
Backup Server
& Storage
VM Discovery viaVirtual Center
Automated Restorevia VMware Converter
ESX Server
Deduplication
ESX Server
DD D
A
Replication
Datacenter
VaultBackup Server
& Storage
VMware
Incrementals
Deduplication
Client-Based Backup
ESX Server
DD D
A
VMware VCB
Off-Host Backup
ESX Server
A
Backup Server
& Storage
Shared
Storage
Complete Support for
Complete VMware Protection
Backup Exec 12.5 Supports:
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Complete Centralized Management,
Reporting & Compliance
Centralized reporting across multiple domains
NBU, BE, PureDisk, & 3rd-party
Automate compliance reporting
Backup Reporter
Scalable, Multi-tiered management architecture
NetBackup Operations Manager
Backup Exec Central Admin Server Option
Centralized Management
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NetBackup Backup ExecBackup Exec
OpenStorage or
VTL Appliances
VTL
OST
Basic Disk
or Tape
Flexible
Disk Option
PureDisk
(Dedupe Storage)
Symantec Disk Backup Support
Continuous
Protection
SAN
DAS
NAS
Symantec Supports It All
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Single-Pass
Backup
Exchange
2003, 2007
Active
Directory
SharePoint
2003, 2007
Windows Server
2003, 2008
VMware
ESX
SQL
Server
Backup
Infrastructure
Single Copy
Stored
Granular, Application-
Specific Object
Recovery
Granular Recovery Technology
emails
mailboxes
files
virtual
machines
ESX Server
DD D
A
applications
OS/
system
documents
users
sites
tablespace
OS/
system
files
OS/
system
files
OS/
system
OS/
system
Enterprise Windows Servers
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Integrated System Recovery
Same
Hardware
Different
Hardware
Virtual
Machine
Backup Exec System Recovery
NetBackup Bare Metal Restore
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Positioning the Right Data Protection
Product to Customers
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One Size Does Not Fit All: Data Protection from SMB to Large Enterprise
MS Windows
Applications
Remote Office Offsite/ Vault
Small to Medium
Data Center
Desktop
& Laptops
Enterprise
Windows
Applications
Windows &
Linux Support
Heterogeneous
OS Support
Backup Exec
NetBackup -
Enterprise & Large Enterprise
Backup Exec -
Small to Medium Size Business
Medium to
Large
Enterprise
Data Center
NetBackup
UNIX
Applications
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One Size Does Not Fit All: Data Protection from SMB to Large Enterprise
Backup Exec NetBackup
• Single to Dozens of Servers
• GBs to TBs of Data
• Windows Environment
• Windows Server Recovery
• Granular Recovery of Active
Directory
$-$$
• Thousands of Servers
• TBs to PBs of Data
• Heterogeneous OS Environment
• Multi-Platform & Database
Support
• Integrated Deduplication
• Granular Recovery of VMware
• $$-$$$
• Hundreds of
Servers
• TBs of Data
• Windows, Linux
• Granular
Recovery of
Exchange,
SharePoint
NetBackup -
Enterprise & Large Enterprise
Backup Exec -
Small to Medium Size Business
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Symantec Data Protection
Desktop &
Laptops
Desktop &
Laptops
Remote Office
Desktop &
Laptops
Data Center
Desktop
& Laptops
Remote Office
Optimized for any
sized business
Offsite/ Vault
Desktop &
Laptops
Remote Office
Data Center
Protection Network
Backup Exec
NetBackup
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Target Customers
Backup Exec
• Medium-sized to lower enterprise businesses
• Dozens to hundreds of servers
• Can scale to thousands
• Windows-centric operating environment
• Simplicity required due to lack of dedicated backup admin
• Requirements for protecting Windows Server 2008, Exchange 2007, SharePoint, Active Directory and the latest Microsoft applications and databases
• Windows environment and data growth has customer asking for simplification of managing data protection
• Advanced Windows System Recovery
NetBackup
• Large enterprise businesses with many geographic locations
• Hundreds to thousands of servers and applications
• Heterogeneous operating environment with Linux and/or Unix
• Dedicated backup admin requires maximum configurability
• Requirements for protecting SAP, Oracle, DB2, Sybase
• SAN-based disk infrastructure
• Very large number of clients requiring multi-plexing to tape
• Overwhelming storage capacity has customer asking for ways to become more efficient with data backup and copies
• Complete server recovery
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Upgrade to Backup Exec 12 or
NetBackup 6.5?
BE 11d or Earlier BE 12
• Exchange Mailbox Backups?
• Need Data Encryption?
• Have Active Directory?
• SQL 2008?
• Exchange &/or SharePoint 2007?
• Windows Server 2008?
• Need System Recovery?
• Centralized Administration?
BE any version NBU 6.5.2
• Heterogeneous Media Server Environment?
• Deduplication, SAN Disk Sharing?
• Need Multiplexing to Tape?
•Oracle, SAP, DB2, Sybase, Informix?
• Service Level Management & Reporting?
• Sharing SAN Tape Libraries w/NDMP?
NBU 6.5.2NBU 5.x or earlier
• Image and Granular VMware support?
• Re-architecting for disk?
• Need BMR? Capacity licensing?
• Virtual Tape Libraries/OpenStorage?
• Exchange & SharePoint 2007?
• PureDisk Integration?
Thank You!
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This document is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended as advertising. All warranties relating to the information in this document, either express or implied,
are disclaimed to the maximum extent allowed by law. The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
Copyright © 2008 Symantec Corporation. All rights reserved. Symantec and the Symantec Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Symantec Corporation or its
affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners.
This document is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended as advertising. All warranties relating to the information in this document, either express or implied,
are disclaimed to the maximum extent allowed by law. The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
Doug Snyder
Sr. Sales Engineer
(614) 580-5156