Zetta.net has launched its DataProtect 4.5 cloud backup and disaster recovery (DR) solution, which allows users to make full server image backups without requiring an appliance or a local staging drive. The SaaS-based service can deliver backup and disaster recovery from files to databases to server images directly to the cloud, with integrated WAN acceleration for boosting transfer speeds.
The appliance-free approach enables customers to start recovering data immediately after a disaster without needing to wait for replacement hardware, as well as offering reduced deployment times and maintenance costs.
“Speed is crucial for data recovery. Extended downtime can have dramatic negative effect, and can sometimes cause a catastrophic business impact on an organization,” said Chris Schin, vice president of products at Zetta.net. “With Zetta DataProtect 4.5, our customers can start recovering their full server images immediately after a disaster, so they can get up and running again as soon as possible.”
Zetta recently reported its customer and partner growth in the first half of 2014, hinging on its cloud backup and DR solution. New customers acquired increased by 279 percent, while its partner network grew by 357 percent over the same period in 2013.
New features of Zetta.net DataProtect 4.5 include:
- Direct to Cloud Server Image Backup – Users can back up and sync full server images directly to the cloud without an appliance or local staging drive.
- Appliance-free Server Image Recovery – Following a disaster event, users can begin recovery to any location with an Internet connection, rather than waiting days for a replacement appliance.
- Virtual and Physical Recovery Options – Server images are saved in the Windows-native VHD format, which can be restored on any physical hardware or virtual platform.
- Native VHD Bare Metal Recovery (BMR) – P2P recovery option allows users to restore an entire system to new hardware by leveraging native Windows capabilities, resulting in a less error-prone recovery than traditional BMR methods reliant on third-party OS.
- SQL Backup Enhancement – The new direct-to-cloud function extends to SQL and Exchange backups, which can now be streamed to Zetta.net’s cloud without requiring local disk space.
- 2-Factor Authentication (2FA) – Zetta.net is offering users an additional layer of account protection using Google’s Authenticator, which requires both a password and a secondary verification code sent to a specified mobile device for login. This mitigates the risk of a stolen password, as malicious intruders would be unable to access the account without the secondary code.
