Category: Data Protection
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PowerFlex and PowerProtect: Unleashing the Power of Data Management and Protection
In today’s data-intensive world, organizations face the dual challenge of managing diverse workloads efficiently and protecting critical data from various risks. To meet these evolving needs, Dell Technologies has developed two powerful solutions: PowerFlex and PowerProtect. While PowerFlex offers more than just Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI), PowerProtect provides advanced data protection…
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AWS-Powered PPDM and APEX Protection Storage (DDVE) Part 1
APEX Protection Storage within AWS, Part 1 : Here I show the completed setup within AWS – of PPDM and DDVE, as well as the required AWS configuration. I’ve 2 demos/clips included within this article. https://faisalc0.wixsite.com/techythoughts/post/aws-powered-ppdm-and-apex-protection-storage-ddve-part-1
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Integrated Data Protection Solutions for PowerFlex – Part 3 (Avamar/PPDM)
In part 1 and part 2, we covered how PowerFlex handle data protection using native features such as asynchronous replication and snapshots. We also showcase a brief walkthrough of how easy it is to make use of these native features to achieve a company’s objectives for data protection. In part…
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Integrated Data Protection Solutions for PowerFlex – Part 2 (Snapshots)
Integrated Data Protection Solutions for PowerFlex – Part 2 (Snapshots) Following part 1 where we discussed about PowerFlex native data protection using replication, part 2 will be focusing on another feature using snapshots. Snapshots Beside replication, another key features of PowerFlex native data protection are its ability to create snapshots…
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Integrated Data Protection Solutions for PowerFlex – Part 1 (Replication)
Over the years, backup has evolved into what is now known as Data Protection. However, Data Protection is more than just backing up data. It is a crucial component of data lifecycle management and a fundamental feature that most storage vendors offer as part of their product portfolio. Without proper…
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Data Protection: Where do the pieces fit ?
A question that comes up constantly : Where do all the Data Protection (DP) pieces fit, within Disaster Recovery (DR) and Cyber Recovery (CR) based architectures ? https://faisalc0.wixsite.com/techythoughts/post/data-protection-where-do-they-fit
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Here’s What’s New for the DM5500, Release 5.13.0.0
Here’s a summay of the recent updates for the PowerProtect Data Manager Appliance, DM5500, Release 5.13.0.0 The update has several new features, enhancements and stability improvements. Active Directory Integration Based on the group to role mapping defined, AD users from a specific group will be able to log in to…
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Introducing the Latest Features in PowerProtect Data Manager Appliance – 5.13 – DM5500
Here is a summay of the recent updates for the PowerProtect Data Manager Appliance. The DM5500 – 5.13 (referred to as R2) has recently been released and comes with several new features, enhancements and stability improvements. Here are the key highlights. Active Directory Integration Based on the group to…
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Introducing the Latest Features in PowerProtect Data Manager 19.13
PowerProtect Data Manager 19.13 has recently been released and comes with several new features, enhancements and stability improvements. Here are 10 key highlights. Security 1. MFA Support for PPDM PPDM now supports RSA SecurID for token-based Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). This provides additional layers of challenge beyond usernames and passwords to…
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A New Kind of Data Protection: Cyber-Recovery
“Disaster Recovery (including DRaaS) has numerous shortcomings when used for ransomware recoveries” A new segment within the Data Protection (DP) space. This article compares and contrasts Cyber Recovery (CR) and Disaster Recovery (DR) and when each is applicable. All the more relevant within the current geopolitical climate. click here to…
