October 13, 2009

Overview

Data Domain, an EMC company, provides a deduplication storage system that dramatically reduces the amount of storage needed to retain and protect enterprise data by identifying the commonality of files and data.  Data Domain eliminates the storage of redundant files and data as it is being written to disk, which significantly reduces the size of the storage footprint and enables the data to be efficiently replicated and accessed over existing networks for streamlined disaster recovery and consolidated tape operations. 

The Data Domain Deduplication Solution

ü  Backup & Recovery

Data Domain deduplication storage can reduce backup and recovery data volume by 10-30x making disk backup (tapeless backup) cost-effective and WAN vaulting of data feasible.  If your goal is to minimize tape backups instead of eliminate them, Data Domain can work effectively in conjunction with your existing tape solution to dramatically reduce  your backup windows and eliminate the complexity associated with managing backup operations at remote offices.

ü  Archiving & Compliance

Archiving static data to inexpensive storage is an effective strategy for managing storage costs.  With Data Domain, you can effectively archive static data while keeping it online for fast and reliable access while at the same time meeting your compliance requirements.

Additionally, Data Domain integrates well with other archiving solutions offered by Accudata Systems such as Symantec Enterprise Vault and F5 ARX. 

ü  Virtualization & Consolidation

Virtualization brings agility to the datacenter, which enables consolidation and improved efficiency. When consolidating your server environments, remember to consider the impact to your storage assets. Storage capacity, data protection policies, and compliance requirements can all be cost and management optimized by using virtualization and consolidation.

Data Domain can reduce virtualized files by 40-60x and provide automated data replication, enterprise management, and built-in data safety features for extended retention times and fast recovery. 

To obtain more information about the storage solutions offered by Data Domain,  please click here to visit the Data Domain Web site. 

To find out if a Data Domain solution is appropriate for you company, please call Accudata Systems at 800-246-4908 or e-mail us at info@accudatasystem.com 

About Accudata Systems, Inc.
Accudata Systems is an IT consulting and integration firm with more than twenty-seven years of experience providing high impact IT services and integrated solutions. With focused competencies in Enterprise Platforms, Security, Infrastructure, Assessments & Compliance, Unified Communications, and Managed Services, Accudata Systems provides a full array of services ranging from technology assessments to project deployment and support. As trusted advisors to our clients, we assist them in creating and supporting a computing environment that maximizes their investment in information technology. Accudata Systems is headquartered in Houston, Texas and has offices in Dallas, Austin, San Antonio and Los Angeles. Get more information at www.accudatasystems.com .