TiBS Disk Library Interface Improves Backup and Recovery Performance: The True incremental Backup System (TiBS) backup server capabilities have been extended to include a new Disk Library Interface (DLI) for storage of backup data on disk. This paper discusses the benefits to backup and recovery processing using TiBS with the new DLI. The DLI extends the backup and recovery processing capabilities of the patented multiple-level backup consolidation technology, TeraMerge. For more detailed information about how this technology works, to refer the Teradactyl white paper, "TeraMerge Enables Multiple Level Backup Consolidation for the Full Version of the True incremental Backup System" Pdf White Paper
Considerations when Choosing a Backup System for AFS: The Andrew File System has a proven track record as a scalable and secure network file system. The most telling sign of the longevity of AFS is the adoption of the open source version of the software (OpenAFS). One of the important challenges facing OpenAFS system administrators is the need to provide efficient, cost-effective backup strategies that can scale with ever increasing cell sizes. This paper provides an overview of the issues to consider when putting together or purchasing a long term backup and recovery strategy. Pdf White Paper
Synthetic Backup Consolidation White Papers
TeraMerge® Enables Single Level Synthetic Backup Consolidation for the Lite Version of the True incremental Backup System This white paper studies TeraMerge single level synthetic backup consolidation, as used in the Lite Version of the True incremental Backup System (TiBS). This technology was first engineered by Teradactyl for the software release of TiBS 1.0. TeraMerge was later improved and extended to do multiple level merges for TiBS 2.0. Teradactyl has received a patent for TeraMerge multiple level synthetic backup consolidation. There is another white paper titled "TeraMerge Enables Multiple Level Synthetic Backup Consolidation" Pdf White Paper
TeraMerge Enables Multiple Level Synthetic Backup Consolidation for the Full Version of the True incremental Backup System This white paper studies TeraMerge multiple level synthetic backup consolidation, as used in the Full Version of the True incremental Backup System® (TiBS). There is also a previous white paper titled "TeraMerge Enables Single Level Synthetic Backup Consolidation". This technology was first engineered by Teradactyl for the software release of TiBS 1.0. TeraMerge was later improved and extended to do multiple level merges for TiBS 2.0. Teradactyl has received a patent for TeraMerge multiple level synthetic backup consolidation.Pdf White Paper
Partial Cumulative Incremental Backups Offer Unique Advantages to Customers: This paper provides an overview of how Partial Cumulative Incremental (PCI) backups work and how they can be used as a replacement for Cumulative Incremental Backups (CI Backups). Typically much smaller than currently available CI Backups, PCI Backups extend the patented TeraMerge multiple level synthetic backup consolidation process to include multiple backup volumes at each level of consolidation. These new, disk based PCI Backups allow for increased near line storage of backups, faster synthetic backup consolidation, improved efficiencies in backup hardware, and faster average restore times.Pdf White Paper
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Teradactyl LLC. Statement of Capabilities
Welcome to the Teradactyl® Library
You have found an authoritative source of information on synthetic backup consolidation. For over a decade Teradactyl has developed and refined advanced synthetic consolidation technology. Synthetic backup consolidation does not just apply to synthetically generating full backup volumes. This technology can create a variety of mid-level and customized backup volumes as well. This provides an ability to support significantly more client data per backup server.
When properly designed, synthetic consolidation should eliminate the need for periodic network full backups found in the traditional rotating full and incremental appraoch. After an initial full backup, only True incremental data changes are required to be transferred across the network. Changes are merged or synthetically consolidated with data already in the backup system to create differential, other forms of cumulative incremental, partial cumulative incremental, and full backup volumes. This technology provides an ability to assemble data in a contiguous fashion for fast restores with no additional impact on network or client systems.
You may be a bit confused by some of the terminology used in the storage industry. Mistakes regarding True incremental backup volumes vs differential backup volumes are most common due to the multiple forms of incremental backup. Please visit our backup definitions and terminology section for comprehensive and up to date definitions.
The True incremental Backup System® contains the most advanced synthetic backup consolidation technology available. Our patented TeraMerge technology provides sites generating unique data with powerful solutions which are highly scalable. The True incremental Backup System (TiBS) consolidates the incremental volumes offline in a variety of configurable fashions to meet the desired balance of cost, data granularity, and expedient restore times. TeraMerge multi-level and multi-volume synthetic backup consolidation main page.
