Re: VTL with cloud backup and remote journaling

When we first started out with VTL we had one on site which got replicated
to a site at a co-location facility. Kind of forerunner to the cloud you
might say. This worked ok until we got our own VTL at that co-lo and moved
one of our Power systems there too.

Keep in mind that "save while active" is a sick pathetic joke when it
comes to the IFS. You're not going to find anything easy to help you with
that. Solutions include:
- Software replication systems like Mimix and others.
- Storing your data on SAN and using snapshots during the day until you
can do an offline save.


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Hi All,

I am trying to learn as much as I can about VTL with cloud backup and
remote journaling.

Right now we just have a tape drive (Ultrium5) and want something better.

If we put in a VTL and contract with someone to replicate that the cloud,
that takes care of our existing situation.
I would also like to use remote journaling to save our critical data
throughout the day. This would also be with an outside vendor.

We are not looking for a hot site per say or have our own duplicate server.

What about the IFS? How can I make sure the IFS is backed up/replicated
throughout the day?

Is there anything else I am not understanding?

All guidance is appreciated.




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