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DataDomain OpenStorage WP
Abstract
Data Domains support for Symantec NetBackup OpenStorage enables the use of disk as
disk, eliminating the need to emulate tape drives, tape cartridges, and robots. The Data
Domain OpenStorage solution advances the ability to use disk as disk, store more data on
disk with inline deduplication, and simplifies the creation of backup copies with optimized
duplication. This technical primer introduces OpenStorage and presents example use cases
that address a variety of data protection challenges.
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1 OpenStorage
Symantec NetBackup OpenStorage is an initiative designed to leverage intelligent disk storage solutions without the need for virtual tape
emulation software. The initiative includes an API that enables NetBackup to take advantage of disk storage solutions with advanced
capabilities such as data deduplication and replication.
Data Domain OpenStorage software provides API based integration between Data Domain deduplication storage and NetBackup. The API
gives NetBackup visibility into the properties and capabilities of the Data Domain storage system, control of the backup images stored in
the system and network-efficient replication to remote Data Domain systems.
Supported with NetBackup 6.5 and higher, OpenStorage enabled Data Domain systems and the Symantec NetBackup OpenStorage
Option provide key enhancements for disk based data protection strategies:
4 NetBackup optimized duplication - Backup image duplication based on Data Domain deduplication and network-efficient replication
that is controlled, monitored, and cataloged by NetBackup.
4 Integrated NetBackup reporting of Data Domain replication job status.
4 Recovery of replicated backup images in their entirety or at a granular level via the NetBackup user interface.
4 Sharing of Data Domain OpenStorage disk storage units among heterogeneous NetBackup media servers.
4 NetBackup media server load balancing, eliminating the need to manually divide client backups across NetBackup media servers
utilizing Data Domain OpenStorage disk storage units.
4 Tape consolidation Backup images from remote locations and branch offices can be replicated to a centralized location where they
can be duplicated to tape under the control of NetBackup.
1.2 Reporting
Optimized duplication jobs appear in the NetBackup activity monitor and are tracked like any other NetBackup job. Job details can be viewed
to confirm that optimized duplication is performing as expected.
Sharing disk backup media among a collection of NetBackup media servers eliminates the need to configure and
manage multiple smaller disk storage units and enables the practical use of large disk pools.
Large shared disk pools facilitate a favorable increase in storage utilization. Small disk pools that cannot be shared
may increase the upfront provisioning of storage without the ability to achieve high utilization rates.
Remote and branch offices present well known challenges for the
data protection staff:
NetBackup
Media Server
NetBackup
Media Server
WAN
Site B
Tape Library
Remote Site
2 Sample Deployments
Symantec NetBackup OpenStorage option and OpenStorage
enabled Data Domain deduplication storage systems eliminate
many of the challenges associated with the creation and management of duplicate backup images, transporting backup copies
to an alternate site, and the centralized creation of tape based
copies for longer term retention.
Remote Site
Primary
Data Center
Remote Site
Remote Site
NetBackup
Server
Disk
Storage
Disk
Storage
Optimized
Duplication
Catalog
Replication
Secondary Site
Global
Cluster Option
Optimized
Duplication
3 OpenStorage Technology
OpenStorage is a Symantec initiative that targets the integration
of NetBackup and intelligent disk appliances such as Data Domain
deduplication storage systems. Much terminology exists that
describe various components of the technology:
4 The term OpenStorage also refers to the API that enables communication between NetBackup and intelligent disk appliances.
4 The acronym OST may be referenced, it equates to
OpenStorage.
4 OpenStorage is also a disk storage unit type within the context
of NetBackup.
4 The term plug-in refers to vendor specific code that acts as an
interface between the NetBackup OpenStorage API and that
vendors intelligent disk storage system.
Data Domain
OpenStorage
API
Data Domain
OST Plug-in
Media Server
Data Domain
System
Similar to the way that NetBackup provides out of the box plug-in
modules for Basic Disk, AdvancedDisk, and SharedDisk, the
plug-in for OpenStorage is vendor specific and serves as an interface
linking NetBackup to supported intelligent disk storage systems.
Storage System
Software Plug-ins
NetBackup 6.5 Processes
Notes:
a) The OpenStorage API is installed by default when NetBackup
is installed.
OpenStorage API
Basic Disk
Plug-in
AdvancedDisk
Plug-in
SharedDisk
Plug-in
OpenStorage
Plug-in
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5 Licensing
4 NetBackup requires the OpenStorage Disk Option license
4 Data Domain storage systems require an OpenStorage license
4 Optimized duplication requires a Data Domain replication license
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6 Additional Documentation
NetBackup Hardware Compatibility List
Veritas NetBackup Enterprise Server and Server 6.5 Hardware Compatibility List
ftp://exftpp.symantec.com/pub/support/products/NetBackup_Enterprise_Server/284599.pdf
Veritas NetBackup Administrators Guide, Volume I for UNIX and Linux Release 6.5
ftp://exftpp.symantec.com/pub/support/products/NetBackup_Enterprise_Server/290201.pdf
Information About Using the NetBackup Vault Option to Create Duplicate Backup Copies:
Veritas NetBackup Vault Administrators Guide UNIX, Windows, and Linux Release 6.5
ftp://exftpp.symantec.com/pub/support/products/NetBackup_Enterprise_Server/290233.pdf
Data Domain OpenStorage (OST) User Guide (requires support site login credentials)
https://support.datadomain.com
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