{"id":3673,"date":"2016-05-14T03:49:41","date_gmt":"2016-05-14T03:49:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.abrahamsconsulting.com\/blog\/?p=3673"},"modified":"2016-05-14T03:49:41","modified_gmt":"2016-05-14T03:49:41","slug":"data-storage-backup-recovery-intellisnap-vs-normal-snapshots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.abrahamsconsulting.com\/blog\/data-storage-backup-recovery-intellisnap-vs-normal-snapshots\/","title":{"rendered":"Data Storage, Backup, &#038; Recovery: IntelliSnap vs. Normal Snapshots"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Everyone knows that backing up your data is absolutely <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/1dHSPqG\">critical for any organization<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Data Storage is not the full picture. If the worst happens, you\u2019ll need a full backup for disaster recovery or suffer dire consequences.<\/p>\n<p>But creating an extra copy of large, dynamic computer systems is easier said than done. Completing a full backup takes time, and in order to avoid data corruption, you\u2019ll need to disable the ability to edit any data\u2014essentially putting the entire system on hold.<\/p>\n<p>But what if you\u2019re running a high-availability system that can\u2019t afford to stop?<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s where data storage snapshots come in.<\/p>\n<p>A snapshot is a lightweight, read-only copy of your data at a specific point-in-time, allowing your applications to continue running.<\/p>\n<p>While that sounds great, standard snapshots can create a lot of new challenges because they lack comprehensive functionality, automation, and integration.<\/p>\n<p>The IntelliSnap solution takes snapshots to the next level by streamlining complex processes and automating backup recovery.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s explore what makes IntelliSnap different.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5>Manual Scripting<\/h5>\n<p>Working with regular snapshot technology takes a lot of work: you\u2019ll need to manually integrate snapshots to your data storage and backup solutions, which requires a significant amount of manual scripting.<\/p>\n<p>While writing custom scripts is time-consuming enough, it\u2019s also a particularly precarious fix. Any major changes to your operating system, applications, or environment can break your manual snapshot processes\u2014meaning you\u2019ll have to constantly update your script just to keep up.<\/p>\n<p>IntelliSnap is different. Thanks to its built-in integration with applications, operating systems, and storage solutions, there\u2019s no manual scripting required. IntelliSnap completely automates snapshot execution and features a workflow automation tool to complete custom tasks for your specific environment.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5>Intelligent Data Storage Awareness<\/h5>\n<p>When you\u2019re working with manually managed snapshots, small changes to your data storage environment can throw everything out of whack.<\/p>\n<p>Seemingly straightforward adjustments like refreshing your storage hardware, changing capacity requirements, or adding new disk shelves can cause you to modify, re-test, and verify your scripts. That can eat up tons of time that you might not have.<\/p>\n<p>In contrast, IntelliSnap intelligently integrates with storage arrays, sensing changes to the hardware and adjusting snapshots accordingly.<\/p>\n<p>Wish you could use arrays and models from multiple vendors without using multiple backup and recovery tools?<\/p>\n<p>With IntelliSnap, you can. Regardless of what storage system you\u2019re using, IntelliSnap will ensure everything works the same.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5>Recovery Processes<\/h5>\n<p>Recovering your data from a manually managed snapshot solution is often harder than it looks.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s almost never a one-person job: you\u2019ll have to coordinate with coworkers from the application team, storage team, and data security team\u2014or risk making a major error.<\/p>\n<p>Even if you only want to execute a limited granular recovery, the recovery process is complicated, laborious, and inefficient. You might need to copy enormous amounts of data just to recover one file.<\/p>\n<p>With IntelliSnap, the software automates complex recovery processes, so you don\u2019t need to rely on multiple teams.<\/p>\n<p>In many cases, it\u2019s as easy as one or two clicks. IntelliSnap\u2019s technology is also far more efficient with granular operations, enabling you to recover a file or object without having to copy tons of unrelated data.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re creating snapshots, managing them over time, or calling on them to recover critical data, IntelliSnap makes it easier and more efficient.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:agibson@abrahamsconsulting.com\">Contact us<\/a> to learn more about data backup and recovery solutions and deploy them at your organization.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Everyone knows that backing up your data is absolutely critical for any organization. Data Storage is not the full picture. If the worst happens, you\u2019ll need a full backup for disaster recovery or suffer dire consequences. But creating an extra copy of large, dynamic computer systems is easier said than done. Completing a full backup [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1138,3,165,1137],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3673","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-ciphertrust","category-data-security","category-data-storage-security","category-software"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Data Storage, Backup, &amp; Recovery: IntelliSnap vs. Normal Snapshots - TechTonic Times<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Smart Data Storage, Backup and Recovery is not just about not just about SnapShots. 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