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BDR - How It Works Configuration BDR can be configured to backup multiple Windows 2000 and Windows 2003 servers and their volumes or logical drives. There are no file or folder level exclusions because a snapshot of the entire volume is taken at the block level, capturing the actual 1's and 0's on the hard drive. In order to take advantage of the virtualization services the operating system drive must be selected. Additionally, the data backup can be scheduled to run during selected times and days of the week. Incremental Forever Methodology The Incremental Forever Methodology is similar to other incremental backup tactics where each incremental backup records all changes since the last backup. Where the BDR’s technology differs is that only one full backup or base image is required. This greatly reduces the time it takes to perform backups as each Incremental Snapshot takes only seconds to complete. Base Image The base image is the first backup that occurs on the BDR, which is a complete image of the volumes intended for backup. The base image serves as a starting point for all incremental snapshots. The incrementals collapse into the base image when a restoration is performed providing you with a complete image of the server from the selected point in time. Data stored on the BDR is first compressed and then encrypted with 256-bit AES encryption. Incremental Snapshots The Incremental Snapshots are the changes on the BDR since the last snapshot. For example, the first Incremental will be all of the changes since the Base Image and the second Incremental will be all of the changes since the first Incremental. There are nearly 100 incrementals in a 24-hour period if the backup frequency is set to every 15 minutes. Synthetic Incremental Synthetic Incrementals (SI) are the result of collapsing multiple Incremental Snapshots into a single file. The Daily Synthetic Incrementals are created at the end of the day or 24 hour period when all of the day’s Incrementals are collapsed leaving you with a single recovery point for that day. The Synthetic Incrementals result in a complete archiving and disaster recovery solution as each Daily SI is collapsed to create a Weekly SI, each Weekly SI is collapsed into a Monthly SI and finally each Monthly SI is collapsed into a Yearly SI. When recovery from a specific month or a year is needed, the BDR can simply join together the necessary incrementals in a chain with the base image to create the desired point in time image. The entire joining process takes only few seconds to complete. Recovery Options Recovering files and folders is a simple process where the entire server is mounted as a volume on the BDR. The files can then be copied to the destination server over the network. BDR can also be configured so files, folders, and Exchange mailboxes or messages can be restored. Virtualization (Physical to Virtual) BDR is capable of virtualiizing failed servers while keeping the exact system state previous to the failure. This means there are no configurations necessary as the virtual server retains the same IP address and application state. Once virtualized, the server will resume the same backup schedule previous to the failure, giving you the same level of protection as if you were running the physical server. Bare Metal Restore (Virtual to Physical Recovery) When it comes time to restore the temporary virtual server back to physical hardware, BDR is equipped to perform Bare Metal Restores to dissimilar hardware. Once the server image is loaded on the new server, BDR enables the manipulation of the hardware abstraction layer by inserting new drivers for the new hardware. Monitoring and Management Pointivity monitors and manages the BDR 24x7 at our Network Operations Center (NOC). If an issue occurs during any backup process or with the hardware, our NOC is immediately notified and will take corrective action. Not only do we monitor the entire solution, but we can also manage it by performing restorations and virtualization of servers as needed. Pointivity performs daily tests to verify the integrity of base images and incremental snapshots, and can work with your team to make sure any errors are quickly resolved. View BDR features |
 BDR Highlights: > Windows 2000 / 2003 Servers > Incremental backup, fast snapshots > Complete DR & archive > Easy to use recovery options > 256-bit AES encryption > Virtualize failed servers Great solution for: > Financial & Legal Firms > Healthcare & Medical Organizations > Public Companies / SOX Compliance > Mortgage & Real Estate Firms > Construction Industry > eCommerce & Web Companie |
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