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Multi-Level
& Multi-Volume Synthetic
Backup
Consolidation
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The patented TeraMerge multi-level & multi-volume synthetic backup consolidation process can merge True incremental Backups as well as multiple backup volumes already on the server. Administrators can use this technology to create full backups, differential and other forms of cumulative incremental volumes, and partial cumulative incremental backup volumes. This extensive array of flexibility allows institutions to backup only new and modified files, integrating them with files on the backup server to create newly consolidated backups in a manner that is most suitable to their needs and budget. The merge process generates all the multiple lower level synthetic backup consolidations without network interaction.
TeraMerge recycling dramatically reduces the daily burden that backups impose on networks and clients. Only True incremental changes need to be transferred from the target clients to the backup server. This process results in better user response times and extends capabilities of other computing resources -- a far more efficient use of backup hardware and your computing environment! By reducing the overhead and adding parallel processes, TiBS can grow with your rapidly increasing data size.
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TeraMerge
is now used in four very important ways . . . |
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Network Synthetic Cumulative Incremental: This unique type
of backup takes a True incremental backup from a backup client and
consolidates it with previous Cumulative Incremental backup data on
a backup server to produce a new Cumulative Incremental backup. |
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Synthetic Cumulative Incremental: A special type of Cumulative
Incremental that will consolidate some or all of the Backup Volumes
that have been created since the most recent backup at level n-1 or
lower on the Backup System. This process is performed by a Backup
System with no interaction with the Primary Storage on the target
system. The resulting backup volume contains the same data as one
that would have been taken from the target system for that period
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Synthetic Full Backup: A type of Full Backup that consolidates
Incremental Backups with a previous Full Backup to produce a current
Full Backup. This process is performed by a backup system with no
interaction with the target system. The resulting backup volume contains
the same data as one that would have been taken from the target system
at that period in time. |
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Synthetic Partial Cumulative Incremental Backup: A specialized form of Incremental Backup which backs up the files
that have been modified or created since the most recent backup
at the same level or lower (level n or lower).. This process is performed by a backup system with no
interaction with the target system. The resulting backup volume contains
the same data as one that would have been taken from the target system
at that period in time. |
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The
basics behind how TeraMerge works . . . |
TeraMerge®
is the patented synthetic backup consolidation process by which
two backup volumes already on a backup server are merged to form
a new backup volume.
- The
first volume contains data that has been changed or created
between times t1 and time t2.
- The
second volume contains data that has been changed or created
between time t2 and time t3.
- The
new backup volume will contain data that has been changed or
created between time t1 and time t3.
A
backup server generates new backup volumes with minimal impact
on backup clients and data networks.
TeraMerge® Multi-Level & Multi-Volume Synthetic Backup Consolidation Process
V(t0 - t1) + V(t1 - t2) + . . . + V(tn-1 - tn) = V(t0 - tn)
Implement multiple level backup strategies to reduce backup server processing & storage costs. Consolidate any number of disk volumes with an optional tape volume to generate new partial cumulative, cumulative or full synthetic backups with no network or client interaction. This technology is only available with the True incremental Backup System®
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An
Illustration of TeraMerge Synthetic Backup Consolidation |
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Advantages
of TeraMerge Synthetic Backup Consolidation |
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Eliminates
Periodic Full Network Backups
Incremental
backup data can be merged with older full backup data to create
a current full backup volume with absolutely no interaction with
the backup client. New full backup volumes can be created at any
time!
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Multiple
Levels of Synthetic Backup Consolidation Available
The process can work on multiple levels similar to the way a traditional
level backup system does. The difference is that TeraMerge®
generates new tapes for all lower backup levels with no interaction
with backup clients. Other products offer backup consolidation.
The products operate only on two levels: full and incremental.
Don't change your level backup strategy because of other products'
software limitations. Multiple levels of merging will reduce tape
costs and support greater amounts of data per backup server. Get
the level backup strategy your environment demands with TiBS.
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Reduces
the Impact of Incremental Backups
Only
the files that have changed since the last backup are taken from
the backup client. The most recent changes from the backup client
are merged with cumulative incremental data located on the backup
server's disk cache. Traditional level backup systems will take
multiple copies of the same file even though the data has not
changed.
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Unique,
Built-in Redundancy
In
a traditional system, the loss of a single tape creates the possibility
of loss of data in the restore. TeraMerge® provides redundancy
without having to mirror or stripe tapes. Even greater redundancy
can be achieved when multiple backup levels are used. TiBS can
easily recover from a tape failure by reverting back to the tapes
that were used to produce the failed tape volume.
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Built-in
Data Verification
Data
is always verified by the TeraMerge® process. Administrators
are alerted to problems with tapes or tape drives and can recover
corrupted data before it is too late. Additional verification
and data replication options are available to meet even the most
stringent criteria. Custom configurations are available. No matter
what your requirements may be - TiBS protects your data!
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Teradactyl
is an industry leader in Synthetic Consolidation
Teradactyl
developed synthetic consolidation years ago as the basis for the
True incremental Backup System. While companies are rushing to
claim they have this amazing new technology, Teradactyl continued
to refine the process to extend to multiple backup levels. This
further extends the edge that Teradactyl has over other solutions.
Multiple level consolidations give you faster restore times for
requests between full consolidations by providing both cumulative
incremental and differential backup volumes.
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Additional
Resources for Backup System Planning |
| Supported
Operating & Network File Systems |
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| TiBS
Product Advantages |
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| Pricing:
NO Per Seat Charges! |
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| TiBS
Full Version |
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Supported
TiBS Backup Servers |
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