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A user authorized for administrative functions such as defining backup jobs.
A set of administrators assigned to share common resources and functions.
A method to back up virtual machines under a hypervisor without the need for backup agents on the virtual machines.
A feature that exploits VMware vStorage application programming interface for data protection and change block tracking to enable off-host backup of vSphere virtual machines through DPX backup proxy servers, eliminating the need to install and run a backup agent on virtual machines or ESX servers.
An alternate location where backup data resides. This alternate location could be a replica of the original data using NetApp SnapMirror, copied through Data ONTAP commands, or restored from a tape backup. Data can be restored from an alternate secondary data source directly from the management console.
A DPX Block Data Protection feature that rapidly recovers Oracle, SharePoint, SQL Server, and Exchange data with a high degree of granularity.
A set of parameters that defines key elements of a backup job, such as backup type, source data, destination, and schedule. backup instance A point-in-time backup that can be selected for restore.
Any of several modes for backing up, including Block, Agentless VMware, NDMP, Image, and File. One way in which the modes differ is the underlying method by which the data is transferred.
A term used to distinguish among base, incremental, and differential backups.
A disk-based disaster recovery feature that enables administrators to restore an entire system environment for an individual computer. A full recovery using Bare Metal Recovery includes the operating system, point-in-time backed-up data, and Oracle, SharePoint, SQL Server, and Exchange data if applicable. If the computer being recovered is a master server, Bare Metal Recovery additionally restores the application.
A backup type that backs up all the data in the selected job definition.
A scheme used for backups where all backups after the first base backup transfer only blocks that have changed since the previous backup, and transferred data is synthesized on secondary storage into a full point-in-time snapshot of the primary system.
A feature that provides block-level incremental backup for Windows and Linux clients to any storage attached to a supported 64-bit Windows server.
A backup and restore mode that uses DPX Block Data Protection technology to perform block-level backup to either DPX open storage or NetApp storage.
A database that stores all job information, retention information, and information about all backed-up data. The Catalog is on the master server.
An operation to reduce the size of the Catalog by eliminating unneeded information such as expired backup jobs.
A plug-in for VMware vSphere Client that enables basic actions of Catalogic DPX without using DPX Management Interfaces.
Catalogic data protection software that uses block-level backup to protect data, applications, and servers. File-level backup and disk-to-disk-to-tape are also supported.
Any node in an Enterprise which is a source for backup data. Master servers and device servers can also be client nodes.
Multiple computers and redundant interconnections that form what appears to be a single, highly available system. Clustering ensures that when a computer unexpectedly fails or is intentionally taken down, the processes and services it is running failover to another computer in the cluster without interruption or the need for immediate user intervention.
The process that entails defining the properties of nodes, storage devices, media, and administrators.
A node that communicates with and controls a media changer.
For a backup, the destination is the location to which data is backed up. For a restore, the destination is the location to which data is restored. The destination is selected in the destination panel of the backup or restore function window, as appropriate. Same as target.
A utility that performs and reports on device detection within automated tape libraries.
A set of similar devices, for example LTO4 tape drives, logically grouped to simplify backup definition. The software dynamically chooses an available device from the specified device cluster for use in a backup. The tape drives in a tape library can be considered a device cluster.
A utility that bypasses many of the manual steps otherwise required for setting up tape libraries and standalone devices to work with the software. The Device Configuration Wizard helps discover, aggregate, and set up all the necessary media changer and device-related hardware configuration for tape library use.
The node through which data flows from the network to a storage area network device. A storage area network device can have multiple device paths, each through a different node. Every node that can access the storage area network could be a path to that device. For a non-storage area network device, there is only one device path per device
A node where one or more storage devices are attached directly or through a storage area network.
A backup type that backs up all data on the selected nodes that have changed since the last base backup of the same name.
A process that enables restores from a Network Data Management protocol backup without having to scan the entire backup image.
In this document, the term directories also refers to folders for Microsoft Windows systems.
A virtual tape device that uses traditional media agents to save data into proprietary formatted files hosted on a device server. DiskDirectories are used with file mode backups and do not benefit from features such as Bare Metal Recovery. Backups to DiskDirectory are often used in cases where users need to stream data to faster disk devices and later move the data to tape.
A feature that enables longer-term archiving to tape for disk-based DPX open storage backups.
A protection and recovery model that comprehensively backs up client nodes to disk-based storage using the DPX agent. Features include block-level incremental snapshot technology, Instant Access and Instant Virtualization, source and target side data reduction, bare metal recovery, and application recovery.
The destination server for a Block backup to DPX open storage operation.
A utility to deliver and deploy a software update for Catalogic DPX.
The entire set of resources, including nodes, devices, media, and administrators, defined to a master server.
A utility that utilizes Instant Access to easily recover mailbox items from dismounted Exchange databases and information store files. Also enables copying, searching, and analyzing e-mail and e-mail attachments, calendar items, contacts, etc.
A backup or restore mode that backs up and restores at the file level, not the block level. Also referred to as File backup or File restore.
A feature that creates, and optionally boots, a virtual machine created directly from a DPX Block Data Protection snapshot.
A base backup mode at the block level, typically to tape, or a restore mode from such a backup. This mode is used only for remote seeding and protection of a DPX open storage server. Also referred to as Image backup or Image restore.
A backup type that backs up data that has changed on the selected nodes since the last incremental, differential, or base backup of the same job name.
The process of loading the software and adding new nodes to the Enterprise.
A feature that provides instant writable access to data and application recovery points. A DPX Block Data Protection snapshot is mapped to a target server where it can be accessed, copied, or put immediately into production use as needed.
A feature that creates a virtual machine by directly mapping devices from the restore point for fast startup. Instant Virtualization is similar to Full Virtualization except that data is not physically transferred.
User-defined sets of jobs, such as backup jobs, that facilitate assigning job privileges to administrator groups.
A feature that enables job control functions, including suspending a job, starting or resuming a job, canceling a job, previewing a job, and monitoring a job.
A group of keys used for data encryption.
A proprietary alphanumeric string assigned when licensing. Same as product key.
A logical unit of storage identified by a number. This term is often used to describe a data set associated with fiber channel physical storage, or iSCSI-presented data sets.
A graphical user interface that offers clear and visual methods for performing functions. Same as GUI.
The process that employs the management console to define the properties of nodes, devices, media, and administrators.
A process that uses Instant Access to present a snapshot to a host, making the backup data set read/write accessible through iSCSI. Same as IA mapping.
A server that contains the product software including the Catalog and modules that control resource and job management, scheduling, and distributed processing. The master server can also be a client node.
A storage unit such as a tape or DiskDirectory. Same as media volume.
The file name of the tape library driver. It is installed on a controller node and enables the software to communicate with a given media changer.
The device in a tape library that moves tapes between storage devices and tape slots. Same as medium changer and robotic arm.
A set of similar media logically grouped to simplify tape management. The software dynamically chooses available media from the specified media pool for use in a backup.
A feature that backs up open systems, such as HP-UX and AIX, to disk-based storage hosted on NetApp secondary storage systems using the NetApp Open System SnapVault agent. NetApp Open System SnapVault does not have DPX Block Data Protection feature support such as Bare Metal Recovery and Instant Virtualization.
A NetApp software product for replicating data sets between NetApp storage systems.
A feature that manages NetApp SnapVault and NetApp Open System SnapVault backup and recovery through the management console.
The component of a NetApp storage system that runs the Data ONTAP operating system and controls its disk subsystem. Storage controllers are sometimes referred to as controllers, storage appliances, appliances, storage engines, heads, CPU modules, or controller modules.
A disk-based appliance that stores DPX Block Data Protection snapshots. For preconfiguration and Bare Metal Recovery, this is sometimes referred to as a SnapVault secondary storage system.
An Internet standard protocol implemented and extended by hardware manufacturers for device control. Network Data Management Protocol operations typically cover access to disk and tape drive resources for backup and restore operations.
A backup and restore mode that backs up from or restores data to a disk storage system using Network Data Management Protocol. Also referred to as NDMP backup or NDMP restore.
A machine on the network that is part of the Enterprise.
A set of nodes logically grouped to simplify backup definitions. All nodes must belong to a node group.
The process that entails defining software module parameters and environmental variables.
A role-based set of administrative privileges that can be assigned to administrators.
A feature to upgrade the client and device server software across the Enterprise from a single point. Same as autoupgrade and autoupgrade.
The act of bringing data to a state usable for a consistent backup or snapshot.
A feature that creates a full production virtual machine from an existing virtual machine created with Instant Virtualization. The virtual machine is available immediately for production, while data is transferred in the background to a newly created virtual machine disk file.
The process of rerunning a base backup for a backup job definition that already exists and is in the incremental or differential backup phase.
A feature to install client software across the Enterprise from a single point.
A set of parameters that defines key elements of a restore job, such as source data, destination, and schedule.
One of several types of restore, including Block, Agentless VMware, NDMP, Image, File, and Tape.
The time range during which snapshot data is available for restore. Same as retention.
A function for designating the time, frequency, and reoccurrence of a job.
A procedure used to initiate block-level incremental backups when the source data exists on the other side of a slow wide area network connection. The base backup is physically transported to the remote site, where it is copied to a disk storage system. Once seeded, the remote storage system continues to receive incremental backups over the wide area network.
A utility that enables administrators to easily find and rapidly recover SharePoint objects.
A point-in-time block-level copy of a volume or entire node. The snapshot exists on a disk storage system for recovery at file, folder, volume, or node level.
Simple Network Monitoring Protocol (SNMP) is a standard protocol that is used for parsing event information from applications on a network to a network monitor. Before Catalogic DPX interacts with the network monitor, you must identify the node on which the monitor is running.
The process of applying software patches either manually or through the software update system. Same as auto-update and autoupdate.
For a backup, the source is the location of data to be backed up. For a restore, the source is the location of the backup. The source is selected in the source panel of the backup or restore function window in the management console, as appropriate.
A fiber channel-based network used to provide common access to storage and tape devices across many servers. See device path.
A device, such as a tape drive, used to write data onto or read data from disk or tape media.
The destination for backup snapshots and the source for recoveries. This is sometimes referred to as secondary storage or backup storage.
A collection of Microsoft Windows components including boot files, COM+ Class Registration DB, registry, and system-protected files.
A collection of the Microsoft Windows components including event logs, removable storage manager, terminal server, and Windows Management Instrumental repository.
A device used to write data onto or read data from tape media. Same as tape device.
A hardware unit comprised of multiple physical or virtual tape drives and tape slots with a media changer for automatically inserting and removing tapes. Same as an automated tape library and jukebox.
A restore mode that restores data from one or more media. This option is useful for restoring uncataloged data. In this mode, a search pattern is specified, and then searches the media for data that fits the pattern and restores it. Also referred to as Tape backup or Tape restore.
A component of a tape library where a tape is stored when not in use. Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol An Internet standard communication protocol used to communicate with nodes in the Enterprise. Usually referred to as TCP/IP.
A utility that identifies potential issues, such as unsupported features, before a product upgrade is run.
An object that represents clustered or distributed services through two or more physical nodes. Examples of support through virtual nodes include clusters, SQL servers, SharePoint farms, and Exchange 2010 database availability groups.
The process of creating a virtual machine from a snapshot. Types of virtualization are Instant, Full, and Rapid Return to Production. virtualization proxy server A node that coordinates operations for virtualization restores and for agentless backup of virtual machines.
The volume serial number. This is a unique identifying number written to a media volume, such as a tape, or a disk directory volume. Also referred to as a media volume label or tape label.
A versatile DPX destination server supported for Block and Agentless backups; used as a platform for restore operations.