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Network Security: Backup and Recovery

The Praxis Ultimate Solution: HOW IT WORKS

The SonicWALL CDP Series takes three easy steps to set up. First, the appliance plugs into your LAN using an Ethernet cable. Second, a small CDP software agent is downloaded onto each server that needs to be protected. Third, using CDP's intuitive interface, simply choose which files or directories you want to back up locally and to the offsite datacenter.  DONE!!

Local Continuous Data Protection
The intelligent SonicWALL CDP agent sits at the kernel level to intercept data between the database and disk. This allows any new or changed data on a network machine to be detected and backed up to the SonicWALL CDP. Instead of backing up at time-based intervals, SonicWALL CDP provides for real-time, hands-free backup. There are no backup windows that leave data exposed to loss – a serious risk existing with most other backup solutions.

Minimal Network Usage & no server required!
The agent has an undetectable impact on network machines unlike other types of solutions that impact the productivity of employees because they slow down or freeze computers. And since this is a dedicated Appliance, here is no need to install expensive software on your server!

Hands-Free Offsite Backup
An on-site SonicWALL CDP can be configured to send backup data to a secure SonicWALL offsite datacenter without any user intervention to protect data against disasters like theft and fire. You can refine offsite policies at the administrative level, enabling only certain users or certain types of files, to be migrated offsite. Setting policies ensures your offsite capacity will be used most effectively.

Open File Backup & block level changes
The SonicWALL CDP enables new or changed data to be backed up while the file is open. This  dramatically decreases the risk of data loss because information is protected as it is created instead of waiting until the file is closed and a backup cycle is initiated.  SonicWALL CDP provides a full initial backup of marked files, and then only data that has been created or modified from that point on is backed up. These changes are sent to SonicWALL CDP and saved in a unique database created for each specific file. This guarantees maximum compression and capacity on the appliance and it assures that there will be no performance impact on the local area network (LAN).

Instant Recovery and Versioning
SonicWALL CDP saves multiple versions of files, not just the latest version. Drawing from the database of block level differences allows specific versions of each file to be dynamically re-created from previous points in time. Users are served a catalog of file versions to simply click on which one(s) that are to be recovered. This feature saves time and increases productivity for both end users and IT Administrators and ensures that capacity is used efficiently on SonicWALL CDP.

The bottom line on the Praxis Data Systems ultimate backup solution:

• Data is continuously backed up – in real-time
• Your file versions are saved to protect against accidental over-writes/deletion
• File recovery is asfast as “Drop N’ Drag” from a simple Explorer-like interface
• No Tapes to change or buy
• Virtually no overhead on your network and no Server software to install
• Have your data “automatically” sent offsite as it changes!

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