Data Protector can be used in environments ranging from a single system to thousands of systems on several sites. Due to the network component concept of Data Protector, elements of the backup infrastructure can be placed in the topology according to user requirements. The numerous backup options and alternatives to setting up a backup infrastructure allow the implementation of virtually any configuration you want. Data Protector also enables the use of advanced backup concepts, such as synthetic backup and disk staging.
•Easy Central Administration
Through its
•High Performance Backup
Data Protector enables you to perform backup to several hundred backup devices simultaneously. It supports
•Data security
To enhance the security of your data, Data Protector lets you encrypt your backups so that they become protected from others. Data Protector offers two data encryption techniques:
•Supporting Mixed Environments
As Data Protector supports heterogeneous environments, most features are common to the UNIX and Windows platforms. The UNIX and Windows Cell Managers can control all supported client platforms (UNIX, Windows, and Novell NetWare). The Data Protector user interface can access the entire Data Protector functionality on all supported platforms.
•Easy Installation for Mixed Environments
The Installation Server concept simplifies the installation and upgrade procedures. To remotely install UNIX clients, you need an Installation Server for UNIX. To remotely install Windows clients, you need an Installation Server for Windows. The remote installation can be performed from any client with an installed Data Protector GUI. For supported platforms for the Installation Server, see the HP Data Protector product announcements, software notes, and references.
•High Availability Support
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