LaserVault Backup Solution Brief€¦ · LaserVault Backup (LVB) is a tapeless disk-to-disk backup...
Transcript of LaserVault Backup Solution Brief€¦ · LaserVault Backup (LVB) is a tapeless disk-to-disk backup...
LaserVault Backup
SOLUTION BRIEF
TCP/IP Disk To Disk
Tapeless Backup
For IBM Power Systems (AS/400, iSeries, System i)
Solution Brief
© 2018 Electronic Storage Corporation
Information Technology Solutions
LVB consists of a software library installed on the IBM i that implements commands that look
very similar to current IBM commands: SAVLIBLV, SAVOBJLV, SAV, SAVDLOLV, SAVCFGLV,
making it extremely easy to change your backup solution from tape to LVB.
Strengthen your disaster recovery protection while simplifying your processes. SAVSYSLV is an
optional feature that lets you do full system saves without tape. Plus, using LVB with LaserVault
Replacador lets you replicate your backups to the Cloud, off-site location, or external drive for
disaster recovery purposes.
To use LVB, all you need is an IBM i system, a Windows-based backup server, and the LVB
software. Most users can expect to cut their backup time significantly, with many cutting times
in half or more, depending on their system configuration. LVB lets you easily backup your
iSeries via TCP/IP to your own Windows server, NAS, SAN or deduplication appliance.
Reduce backup media expense and the uncertainty of never really knowing if a tape will restore
or not. Backups can be completely automated. There is no possibility of writing over the wrong
tape, and the Backup Performance Report can be emailed to you so you always know your
backups are complete.
ESSENTIALS
LaserVault Backup
connects through
TCP/IP
No special connection
needed; users connect
to their IBM i via an
Ethernet card
LVB is designed to be
easy to install and use.
Our customers begin
using LVB the same
day it is installed
You can save to and
restore from internal
hard drives, removable
hard drives, writable
CDs and DVDs, USB
thumb-drives, NAS,
RAID arrays, etc.
Use SAVSYSLV for
full system saves
without tape
Supports OS/400 and
I5/OS V4R3 forward
Try it risk free. Get a
30-day free trial!
LaserVault Backup
TCP/IP Disk To Disk Tapeless Backup
For IBM i Systems (AS/400, iSeries, System i)
LaserVault Backup Solution Brief Pg 2
LaserVault Backup (LVB) is a tapeless disk-to-disk backup software solution for iBM i (AS/400,
iSeries, System i) users. It gives you the capability to backup your IBM i to disk using a simple
TCP/IP connection.
LVB stores each backup as a file on a local or network attached disk array that can be copied
for offsite backup or restored to the IBM i quickly. LVB does not use save files on the IBM i.
User-friendly Windows screens are a key component of what makes LVB so easy to use and to implement.
The 4 Major Components
Of LaserVault Backup
LVBManager Service:
Manages all server
instances and file locks.
LVBConfig:
Console for configuring
system settings, server
settings, and working
with catalogs and other
system information.
LVBServer:
Communicates with
the IBM i for all backup,
restore, and catalog
requests.
LVBTransfer:
Handles compression,
encryption, transfer,
e-mail, deletion of
expired entries and
log files.
LVB’s use of commands
similar to existing IBM i
commands creates a
seamless transition from
using tape media to using
the LVB software.
It’s fast and easy giving you
an immediate ROI along with
peace of mind your backups
are complete and secure.
4
Using LVB is significantly easier than using tape.
Schedule a 20 minute online technical demo and
see for yourself. LaserVault Backup Solution Brief Pg 3
ESSENTIALS
LVB stores each backup
as a file on a local or
network attached disk
array that can be copied
for offsite backup or
quickly restored to
the IBM i
Compression rates of
4 to 1 on an average set
of saves; more on
databases; users have
reports rations in the
4X to 12X range
The seamless integration
of LVB to the IBM i means
you save time on training
and your backups
Experience LVB.
Setup a personalized
online technical demo to
discuss your unique
backup requirements
Replicate your backups to
the Cloud, offsite location
or external drive for
DR protection using
LaserVault Replacador
with LVB
Backup 10 or more
libraries at one time
LVB software solution is
designed for the needs
of the SMB!
LVB uses commands similar to existing commands for the AS/400, iSeries, System i, eliminating the need
for extensive training on how to use LVB.
The familiar commands make it easy to change to LVB from your current backup processes.
LVB Menu (IBM i Side)
LaserVault Backup Solution Brief Pg 4
RSTLIBLV—Restore Library from LaserVault
ESSENTIALS
Risk free 30-day trial
LVB significantly reduces
your backup costs and
gives you reliable, secure,
automated backups
A variety of purchase
options are available. Ask
us about SaaS and IBM
Global Financing
Always a 60-day
money-back guarantee
Join the many other
companies that have
simplified their backups by
switching to LVB. Read
about the challenges they
faced and the results
they’ve seen using LVB
Compression occurs
on the server side so
there is no overhead
on the IBM i
Define one or more server
instances that can each
listen on a specified IP
address and port
Specify how and when the
compression, encryption
and transfer options
are performed
Technology Partners
LVB acts as a Gateway between your IBM i and your deduplication appliance.
LVB Customers
Businesses using LVB are in a wide variety of industries: hospitals, utilities, transportation, retail, government, education, manufacturing & technology.
LaserVault Backup Solution Brief Pg 5
SERVICES AVAILABLE
Technical support
Installation and set-up
Maintenance
Hardware support
Guaranteed warranty
Electronic Storage Corp.
5127 S. 95th East Ave.
Tulsa, OK 74145
US
800-444-628
918-664-7276
http://laservault.com
OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Friday
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM CST
SUPPORT
800-444-6283
International: 918-663-6561
The IBM logo and the IBM Member Business Partner mark are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation, registered in many jurisdictions worldwide. All other trademarks used herein are the property of their respective owners.
LaserVault Backup Solution Brief Pg 6 ©2018 Electronic Storage Corporation All rights reserved.
LVB is extremely affordable and your investment
quickly pays for itself in many ways:
actual time saved on backups and restores
quicker access to your all important data
automated backups means personnel can spend time
previously spent managing tapes for other tasks
peace of mind knowing backups are
complete and secure
Increased confidence in knowing you are protecting
your data in case a disaster occurs
Contact us for a personalized quote to take the first step to improving
your backup and recovery challenges.
LVB Customer Snapshots
“If you are looking for an alternative to tape and the need for encryption is important, I would
recommend LaserVault Backup.” FIS Fidelity National Information Services, CA
“Being able to automate our backup process has been the biggest help. We now use LaserVault with MIMIX for our iSeries data protection.” Martin Bros. Distributing, IA
“I would recommend LaserVault Backup for any company that is using tape and is looking to improve their backup and DR process by using a combination of tape and disk to disk.”
Roosevelt Paper Company, NJ
“LaserVault Backup is a very good solution. It gives us an easy way to restore object by object, instead of having to restore full backups in order to get data for one file only. Works like a charm.”
Ramsome CAT, PA
“We no longer have missed backups because of tape schedules, and we are now able to backup on weekends easier. “ Carlisle Etcetera, NY
“LaserVault Backup works without having to use tape. It’s also faster and more reliable than tape. LaserVault offered a good value. We found no other solution that could do the job we needed
and that was within our price range.” City Government, FL
“I highly recommend LaserVault Backup. We have used LaserVault for several years and are very satisfied with the cost, support and performance.” Canyon State Oil, AZ
“Before we purchased LaserVault we were dealing with the daily tape backups for our AS/400. We were able to easily and successfully eliminate tape when we went with LaserVault Backup.”
Cumberland County, NC