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Integrated protection for everything SMB IT

Optimizing a SMB backup & DR strategy using Symantec Backup Exec 2012 and V-Ray technology

Special guest Scott Baker Product Manager for Backup Exec @ Symantec

June 26, 2012

hosted by Mario Blandini @ Drobo

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§  Session Abstract •  Big businesses have been using all of the latest innovations in data

protection, and SMBs want to leverage the new technologies too

•  These capabilities are now available in products that also provide the ease of use and affordability that SMBs need even more

•  This episode discusses approaches and architectures for backup and DR in SMB environments with an integrated toolset

§  Background on Expert Guest – Scott Baker •  Symantec is one of the world’s largest software companies and a leader in

storage solutions to help SMBs secure and manage their information •  Scott has been associated with Backup Exec for more than 10 years,

starting with VERITAS in the late 90’s •  Scott has been working on Backup Exec for more than 5 years and has

continued his tenure with Symantec as a Systems Engineer for 4 years and a Backup Exec Product Manager for the last 2 years.

Abstract & Background

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§  Start with reliable primary storage §  Deploy a backup software solution for SMBs

•  Repeatability and Recoverability are key •  Coverage for all servers is vital (physical & virtual) •  Affordability and ease of use are a must •  Enterprise features are an added benefit

§  Utilize Disk-to-Disk-to-Tape architecture •  Faster backup and recovery w/ disk vs. tape by

eliminating tape media loading / positioning

Optimizing Backup for SMBs Defining the Right Strategy

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§  Severs & Network likely already in place

§  Reliable storage that is lower cost than primary for backup & offsite

§  Backup Software that supports the unique requirements of SMB •  Deduplication for efficient use of storage

Basic Architecture – What You Will Need

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§  Top concerns

•  Cost of protecting an expanding data set

•  Protection both onsite and offsite

•  Recovery for physical and virtual machines

§  Addressing Those Concerns w/ all-inclusive backup

•  Built-in Deduplication for efficient storage

•  Deduplication enables efficient offsite backup as well

•  Bare metal and P2V recovery on dissimilar hardware

Leveraging VM Backup Solution

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Deduplication Technology

Server  Deduplica.on  

Appliance  Deduplica.on  

Client/Source  Deduplica.on  

Backup Exec 2012 Server

File and Application

Servers

Backup Exec 2012 Server

File and Application

Servers

Backup Exec 2012 Server

File and Application

Servers

OST Powered Storage

Requires  Deduplica/on  Op/on  on  Backup  Exec  server    and  Remote  Agent  on  each  client/source    

Requires  Deduplica/on  Op/on  on    Backup  Exec  server  

Requires  Deduplica/on  Op/on  on  Backup  Exec  server  and  OST  cer/fied  deduplica/on  

appliance    

Catalog Data

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How Does Off-site Replication Work? Single License Unlocks All Deduplication Functionality

with a Single Checkbox Install

Wide Area Network

Unique  Blocks  

Job  Control  

SYMC

London   Paris  

SYMC

SYMC

Barcelona  

Remote  Office  

Managed Media Server •  Backup Exec 2012 •  Deduplication Option +  Agents/Options as

needed

Remote  Office  

Managed Media Server •  Backup Exec 2012 •  Deduplication Option +  Agents/Options as

needed

Main  Office  

Managed Media Server •  Backup Exec 2012 •  Deduplication Option •  Enterprise Server

Option +  Agents/Options

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New! Backup and Convert to Virtual

Convert Stream

Convert to Virtual (P2V) •  Parallel data streams

•  One stream to media server

•  Other stream to hypervisor

•  Result is full virtual machine (not just the virtual disk)

Backup to Virtual (B2V) –  Serial data streams –  Backup stream to media

server –  Conversion job runs after or

on different schedule –  Result is full virtual machine

(not just the virtual disk)

Protected Server Backup Exec 2012

Server Hypervisor

Parallel Data Streams

Backup Stream Convert Stream

Protected Server Backup Exec 2012

Server Hypervisor

Serial Data Streams

Backup Stream

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New! Powerful Recovery Options

§  Integrated bare metal recovery (SDR)

§  Integrated bare metal, dissimilar hardware recovery (SDR)

§  No additional licenses required; included in Backup Exec 2012

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Certified Solution for SMBs

http://www.symantec.com/business/support/index?page=content&id=TECH175582 Backup Exec 2012 Hardware Compatibility List (HCL) 2012-06-08, Disk Targets page 13

§  Software and hardware designed for SMBs •  Certified for SAN, and also for DAS to media server

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Putting It Together – SMB Data Protection

§  Backup Exec 2012 §  Server - Backup data sent from agents to media server (dedicated media server recommended) §  Agents - Protects remote systems, Windows, Linux, and Mac, Databases & applications, VMware/Hyper-V §  Options - Enterprise Server, Data Deduplication, File/E-mail Archiving, etc

§  Drobo SAN Storage for Business §  Drobo B800i for backup price/capacity (single power supply) §  Drobo B1200i for backup and Tier 2 primary (dual power supply)

§  Enterprise-grade 7200RPM SAS or SATA disk drives (recommended)

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§  Top Questions •  How much reduction with DeDup? 5-20X reduction?

•  How is performance affected by deduplication?

•  How does deduplication affect the restoration process?

§  Key Takeaways •  SMBs want to leverage new technologies to improve data

protection and disaster recovery

•  Backup Exec is a leading product for SMB data protection, and the 2012 edition has many improvements

•  Drobo is a great choice of storage for Backup Exec 2012

Questions & Key Takeaways

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Thank You For Participating! Additional information including how-to guide @

http://www.drobo.com/solutions/for-business/symantec.php

Free 60day trial @ www.backupexec.com

+ a special THANK YOU to our listeners and to expert guest Scott Baker

Interact with other customers and partners in the Symantec community @ http://www.symantec.com/connect

June 26, 2012

hosted by Mario Blandini @ Drobo