"    Byte-level, real-time replication provides more granular protection while easing

Linux server migrations.

"    Choose data protection solutions that are file-system independent so they ll work

seamlessly across all platforms.

"    Centralised management with a single point of control is essential for ensuring

operational efficiencies while boosting staff productivity.

"    Focus on best-of-class data protection solutions that scale sufficiently to meet

both current and emerging business requirements.

 

SIDEBAR TWO

The Current State of Multi-Platform Data Protection

The characteristics of advanced multi-platform solutions should include the following:

"    Flexibility: To seamlessly support all operating environments and function

independently of hardware and server platforms;

"    Integration: Work with each other and provide centralised management

capabilities across all operating environments;

"    Simplicity: Straightforward and easy to deploy and use without having to learn

unique capabilities on every platform;

"    Total Cost of Ownership: Must drive down users total costs, not just at

installation, but also operationally over time;

"    Scalability: To maintain pace as environments grow and change, including broad

application support.

 

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