IBM Tivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager

IBM SoftwareData SheetIBM Tivoli StorageFlashCopy ManagerReduce the risk of data loss with integrated snapshotmanagementHighlightsProtect data with an easy-to-install,quick-to-deploy storage snapshot solution Improve application availability andservice levels with high-performance,near-instant restore capabilities that helpreduce downtimeSimplify database cloning to support usesoutside of backup and recovery Use as a standalone solution or integrateeasily with IBM Tivoli Storage Manager,IBM Metro Mirror and IBM Global Mirror Support a wide range of applications,operating systems and storage devices Today, more business applications are operational 24 hours a day, whichmeans there is no tolerance for downtime or data loss. Traditional, dailybackups can no longer meet the data protection requirements for thesemission-critical systems. Organizations can’t afford to lose data createdbetween daily backups. Restores must be accomplished in minutes,not hours.Data volume snapshot technologies, such as IBM FlashCopy , havebecome popular because they enable more frequent backups and providenear-instant restore capabilities. As snapshot usage increases, the newchallenge is managing snapshots so that restores can be performed without complexity. Snapshots need to be organized to enable straightforwardrecovery under a range of scenarios.Many storage systems are now equipped with volume snapshot tools;however, these hardware-based snapshot technologies provide only“crash-consistent” copies of data. Many business-critical applications,including those that rely on relational databases, need an additional snapshot process to help ensure that all parts of a data transaction are f lushedfrom memory and committed to disk prior to the snapshot. This can alsohelp create a usable, consistent copy of the data.IBM Tivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager delivers high levels of protectionfor key applications and databases using integrated application-awaresnapshot backup and restore capabilities. Tivoli Storage FlashCopyManager is designed to easily integrate with numerous software andstorage system snapshot technologies to help create a high-performance,low-impact solution for advanced data protection.

IBM SoftwareData SheetIBM Tivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager provides an administration dashboard that simplifies snapshot backups and restores.Easy installation, configuration anddeploymentTivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager uses storage snapshot capabilities to provide high-speed, low-impact, application-awarebackup and restore functionality. Organizations can simplifyoperations with automated, policy-based management ofmultiple snapshot backup versions, as well as wizard-basedinstallation and configuration. As a result, this easy-to-use,quick-to-deploy storage solution can help meet even the moststringent database recovery-time requirements.Tivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager includes easy-to-use wizardsthat guide the installation and configuration process. Theinstallation process automatically checks to ensure that all theneeded prerequisite software is installed and configured. What’smore, Tivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager can be deployedquickly as a stand-alone solution, or easily integrated intoIBM storage management infrastructures.2

IBM SoftwareData SheetIntegration with VMware environmentsAdvanced data protection and recoverycapabilitiesTivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager also meets the needs foradvanced data protection and recovery in VMware vSphere5 virtualized server environments. This integration enablesorganizations to:To help simplify snapshot backup and restore processes, TivoliStorage FlashCopy Manager delivers advanced visualization andautomation capabilities. The solution can: Facilitate more frequent backups, which can reduce the timespent recovering data with transaction logs, increase the flexibility of backup scheduling and simplify administration.Application availability is also significantly improved due tothe load reduction on production servers.Help restore individual mailbox and mail items on MicrosoftExchange 2010 and Exchange 2013 servers from a snapshotbackup, including messages, calendars, contacts and othermail objects.Support database cloning to help users perform tasks thatare not directly tied to backup and recovery, such as qualityassurance, education, application development anddata mining.Enable item-level restores from virtual machine-levelbackups—which are required when Exchange is deployedon VMware virtual machines—using optional IBM TivoliStorage Manager for Virtual Environments. The snapshotscaptured by Tivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager can beretained as backups on local disk.Replicate snapshots offsite to support application-consistentdisaster recovery, using optional integration with TivoliStorage Manager, Metro Mirror or Global Mirror.Support clustered application environments, includingMicrosoft Cluster Servers (MSCS), Veritas Cluster Server(VCS) on Windows and IBM High-Availability ClusteringMulti Processing (IBM HACMP ) on IBM AIX . Create volume-level snapshots from within virtual machinesProtect entire vSphere environments from a single backupserver by integrating with VMware vStorage APIs for DataProtection (VADP) and by creating volume-level snapshotsof VMware ESX Datastores (with VMware Virtual MachineFile Server [VMFS])Restore individual virtual machine images, virtual volumesowned by a virtual machine or individual files from a virtualvolume of a particular virtual machine by using snapshots ofVMFS datastoresPerform both physical and virtual raw-disk mapping inVMware environments, enabling concurrent backups andrestores of multiple virtual machinesIntegration with Microsoft environmentsTivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager includes advanced dataprotection and recovery features for Microsoft environments,enabling IT staff to: 3Restore individual mailbox and mail items on Exchange 2010and Exchange 2013 servers from a snapshot backup, including messages, calendars, contacts and other mail objectsProtect Microsoft applications on any other storage systemsthat support Microsoft Volume Shadow Copy Services (VSS)through the VSS provider interfaceUse Microsoft SQL Server data compression when sendingdata to Tivoli Storage Manager to reduce storage and network bandwidth requirementsRestore backups of SQL and Exchange databases to f lat filesHelp ensure high availability by integrating with MicrosoftCluster Servers (MSCS), Exchange 2010 and Exchange 2013database availability groups, and SQL Server 2012 AlwaysOnAvailability Groups

IBM SoftwareData SheetIntegration with storage system snapshottechnology Tivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager supports storage environments that include: Any storage system that provides VSS, whether from a VSSsystem provider or a VSS hardware provider (Windows only)Any storage system that works with the device adapter application programming interfaces (APIs) for Linux and UNIX,including EMC Symmetrix (VMAX and DMX) storagesystems via the Rocket Device Adapter Pack forIBM Tivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager Any storage system volumes that are managed byIBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller (SVC) orexternal storage virtualization in IBM Storwize familystorage systemsNetApp and IBM System Storage N series storage areanetwork (SAN)-attached filers supporting AIX, HP-UX,Linux, and Solaris platforms; and VMware environments forboth Network File System (NFS)- and SAN-attached filersIBM Storwize family storage systems, IBM System StorageDS8000 series systems and IBM XIV Storage SystemsWith the IBM Tivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager plug-in, VMware administrators can easily manage snapshot backups from within the VMware vCenter interface.4

IBM SoftwareData SheetOptional integration with Metro Mirrorand Global Mirror Tivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager enables remote-site snapshot management through optional integration with MetroMirror and Global Mirror. This way, organizations can movesnapshots off-site for enhanced data protection, enabling ITstaff to: Why IBM?Off load workloads from production storage devicesConsolidate multiple backups of single- or multiple-sourcesites to the disaster-recovery siteUse snapshot backups for restores at the disaster-recovery siteBack up snapshots to Tivoli Storage Manager using resourcesat the disaster-recovery siteThe performance and availability of your critical applicationscan either enhance or hamper your business. IBM can help youeasily handle the data management and storage challenges thatmight otherwise disrupt your applications. Comprehensivesnapshot management is just one example of how IBM can helpprotect your data for the long term.The Metro Mirror and Global Mirror interface is supported byTivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager on AIX, HP-UX, Linuxand Solaris. Tivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager also works withMetro Mirror and Global Mirror implementations on SVC,Storwize family storage systems and XIV Storage Systems.Innovative technology, open standards, excellent performance,and a broad portfolio of proven storage offerings—all backedby IBM with its recognized leadership—are just a few of thereasons why you should consider IBM.Optional integration with Tivoli StorageManagerBy integrating Tivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager with TivoliStorage Manager, organizations can take advantage of robustTivoli Storage Manager data protection and efficiency capabilities, including: Automated, policy-based disaster preparation, planning andrecoveryBuilt-in, multi-site replicationSnapshots that can be used with Tivoli Storage Manager forVirtual Environments to provide item-level restores from virtual machine-level backups. This is necessary when Exchangeis deployed on VMware virtual machines.An advanced catalog that can track billions of objects andsimplify restore operationsData deduplication that can significantly reduce snapshotstorage space requirements5

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IBM Tivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager delivers high levels of protection for key applications and databases using integrated application-aware snapshot backup and restore capabilities. Tivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager is designed to easily integrate with numerous software and storage system