Comparing ioSafe Disk to traditional backup strategies

Comparison of Server Backup Strategies

assuming Critical Data Size of 1 to 20 GB per day

Disk-to-Tape Backup

•  Tape storage requires in-depth procedures with vaulting service for successful recovery

•  Tape is a chronically plagued medium requiring continual testing for data availability

•  Off site strategy makes regulatory compliance (HIPAA, SOX…) difficult

Disk-to-Disk-to-Tape Backup

•  Reliance on tape solution does not reduce the possibility of human error

•  Much more expensive and still requires off-site vaulting for a complete solution

Online Backup

•  Limited capacity hinders bare metal server recovery and RTO

•  Adds to WAN congestion

•  Backup window might not be large enough for complete server backup

Combination Online and Tape

•  Expensive recurring monthly fees in addition to cost of hardware, media, time, etc.

•  Requires offsite tape vaulting strategy in order to limit rapid growth of

Total cost of ownership (TCO) , recovery time and recovery point objectives considered with the ease of use, protection, stability and security.

Backup Strategy Comparison

Simple Regulatory Compliance

Total Cost of Ownership

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