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Veritas NetBackup from Veritas Technologies
Enterprise-grade backup and recovery; automated disaster recovery with orchestration; multi-cloud optimization; built-in ransomware resilience; regulatory compliance features for financial institutions; rapid data recovery capabilities for pension fund critical systems.
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Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Systems for Risk Management
Hardware and software solutions that ensure pension fund operations can continue during disruptions, including redundant data centers, automated failover systems, and recovery planning tools.
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System Redundancy
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Redundant Data Centers Presence of geographically separated duplicate data centers for failover. |
Veritas NetBackup is an enterprise-class solution designed for high availability and disaster recovery, typically using geographically redundant data centers as part of its reference architectures. | |
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Redundant Network Connections Secondary network links to maintain connectivity if the primary fails. |
NetBackup architectures and whitepapers highlight redundant network paths for continued access during link failures. | |
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Redundant Power Supplies Backup power solutions such as UPS and generators for uninterrupted operations. |
Redundant power is standard in enterprise NetBackup deployments; references in implementation guides. | |
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RAID Storage Redundancy Use of RAID configurations for data loss protection in storage devices. |
NetBackup supports a range of enterprise storage systems utilizing RAID. | |
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Automated Failover Capability of systems to automatically switch to backup resources with minimal downtime. |
Automated failover is a marketed feature for NetBackup Appliance and cloud orchestrated recovery. | |
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Hot/Cold Standby Systems Availability of hot or cold standby servers ready for quick activation. |
NetBackup supports hot standby clustering and can run cold standby as part of disaster recovery playbooks. | |
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Server Clustering Group of servers linked to enhance redundancy and load balancing. |
Server clustering is a part of Veritas high availability design. | |
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Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) Integration Integration with cloud-based DR solutions for rapid failover. |
Integration with cloud-based DR (including native DRaaS with AWS/Azure/GCP) is documented. | |
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Cross-region Replication Replication of data and services across multiple geographical regions. |
Cross-region replication supported for hybrid/multi-cloud environments. | |
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Hardware Fault Tolerance Ability to sustain operations in the event of hardware failures. |
Fault tolerance is a core part of NetBackup design; hardware or virtual node failure does not cause loss. | |
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Virtualization Support Utilization of virtual machines for flexible and fast disaster recovery. |
Full virtualization support with instant access/recovery for VMs and cloud workloads. | |
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Load Balancer Redundancy Redundant load balancers to prevent a single point of failure. |
NetBackup can use redundant (HA) load balancers in supported configurations. | |
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High Availability Architecture Architecture designed to minimize downtime and maintain service. |
NetBackup offers high availability and minimal downtime. | |
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Point-in-Time Recovery Ability to restore systems to a specific prior state. |
Point-in-time restores are supported via backup snapshot and granular recovery. |
Backup and Data Protection
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Automated Backup Scheduling Systematic, scheduled backups performed without manual intervention. |
Automated scheduled backups are a core NetBackup feature. | |
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Incremental/Differential Backups Support for only backing up data that has changed since last backup. |
Incremental and differential backups are longstanding features. | |
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Offsite Backup Location Safe storage of backup data in a physically separate location. |
Offsite backup including cloud, tape, and remote targets is supported. | |
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Backup Frequency How often backups are performed. |
No information available | |
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Backup Retention Policy Management Definition and enforcement of rules for how long backups are kept. |
Flexible backup retention policies enforced via policy engine. | |
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Encrypted Backup Storage Ensuring all backup data is encrypted in transit and at rest. |
Encryption for backup data at-rest and in-transit is provided and FIPS 140-2 compliant. | |
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Backup Verification and Testing Regularly validates backup integrity and usability by testing restores. |
Backup verification/testing routines available for integrity and test restores. | |
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Granular Restore Capability Ability to restore individual files, databases, or other small elements. |
Granular file, database, or mailbox restore is standard. | |
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Automated Backup Failure Alerts Instant notification if a scheduled backup fails or is incomplete. |
Events and alerts including backup failures are integral to NetBackup OpsCenter. | |
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Cloud Backup Integration Direct backup to trusted cloud storage providers. |
NetBackup features built-in cloud backup to AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, etc. | |
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Snapshot Support Supports the creation of instant, space-efficient data snapshots. |
Snapshots supported for storage devices and VMs. | |
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Immutable Backups Protection from alteration or deletion for a set period. |
Immutable backups (Write Once, Read Many) supported for ransomware resilience. | |
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Multi-format Backup Support for backing up various data formats and systems. |
Multi-format backup for VMs, databases, files, and applications. |
Disaster Recovery Planning and Orchestration
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Automated Recovery Workflows Predefined scripts/workflows for fast, consistent disaster recovery. |
Automated recovery workflows included via orchestration features. | |
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Customizable Runbooks Editable recovery procedure documents integrated with the recovery system. |
Runbooks and process automation available for recovery plans. | |
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Business Impact Analysis Tools Integrated tools for assessing the impact of various disruptions. |
Business Impact Analysis is supported through extensive reporting and risk assessment modules. | |
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Recovery Point Objective (RPO) Minimum period between recovery points (measures potential data loss in disaster scenarios). |
No information available | |
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Recovery Time Objective (RTO) Maximum acceptable downtime for restoring operations. |
No information available | |
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Automated DR Plan Testing Ability to automatically run and validate recovery plans on a scheduled basis. |
Automatic DR plan testing is included in automation/orchestration modules. | |
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Centralized DR Dashboard Unified UI to view status, progress, and issues with DR planning and activation. |
OpsCenter dashboard provides centralized management and DR visibility. | |
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Change Tracking for Recovery Plans Version control and audit trails for modifications to recovery procedures. |
Change tracking and audit logs are supported for all recovery plans. | |
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Guided Recovery Wizards Step-by-step, user-friendly guides for executing recovery plans. |
Guided wizards available for recovery and configuration. | |
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Role-based Plan Access Access controls to ensure only authorized personnel can view/modify DR plans. |
RBAC and role-based access for plan administration. | |
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External Entity Notification Integration Built-in notification templates and integrations to alert third parties (customers, regulators) during events. |
NetBackup Notifier integration can alert third parties on events. | |
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Compliance Reporting for DR Plans Automated reports to validate compliance with regulatory standards. |
Compliance/reporting modules specifically for regulated industries like financial sector. |
Monitoring and Alerting
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Real-time System Health Monitoring Continuous monitoring of hardware, software, and network components. |
Real-time health monitoring present in NetBackup OpsCenter. | |
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Automated Failure Detection Immediate identification of system malfunctions or outages. |
Automated detection of failures with alerting and remediation. | |
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Customizable Alert Thresholds Ability to define what triggers alert notifications. |
Custom threshold configuration supported for alerts. | |
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Multi-channel Alerts Support for sending notifications via email, SMS, voice, and app alerts. |
Notifications can be delivered by multiple channels (email, SNMP, webhooks, etc). | |
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Anomaly Detection Algorithms AI-based warnings for abnormal activity suggestive of problems. |
Anomaly detection built-in for backup failure and ransomware signatures. | |
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Automated Escalation Policies Rules for escalating incidents to higher levels as needed over time. |
Escalation policies can be configured in NetBackup and integrated ITSM tools. | |
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Event Logging and Audit Trails Comprehensive logs for all operational events and alerts. |
Comprehensive event logs and audit trails provided for compliance. | |
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Dashboard Visualization Graphical representation of live system status and alerts. |
OpsCenter provides dashboard visualizations for status, alerts, and more. | |
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Health-check Scheduling Routine tests of all key system components. |
Health check routines can be scheduled via policies. | |
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Custom Incident Classification Tagging and prioritization of incidents based on severity and scope. |
Incidents and alerts can be classified and tagged as per ITSM best practice. | |
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Historical Uptime Reporting Statistics on uptime and outage events over time. |
Historical uptime and job/process statistics are a feature of reporting modules. |
Regulatory Compliance and Security
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Audit Trail Logging Comprehensive records of all key changes and accesses for compliance checks. |
Audit logging occurs for all backup, restore, and configuration actions. | |
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Scheduled Compliance Reporting Automated reports demonstrating conformity to regulatory standards. |
Automated scheduled reporting of compliance. | |
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Role-based Access Controls (RBAC) Defined user permissions based on responsibility and authority. |
Role-based access control is standard. | |
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Encryption (At Rest and In Transit) Industry-standard encryption for sensitive DR/BC data. |
Encryption at rest and in transit is documented and certified. | |
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Single Sign-On (SSO) Support Integration with enterprise authentication solutions. |
SSO supported via SAML, LDAP, AD Federation. | |
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Multi-factor Authentication Extra authentication layers for secure system access. |
Multi-factor authentication available via integration with directory/IDP. | |
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Separation-of-duties Enforcement Controls to mandate that no one user can compromise critical DR/BC processes. |
Separation of duties managed via user policies and approval flows. | |
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Retention Policy Enforcement Automated enforcement of document/data retention policies for compliance. |
Retention enforcement is part of backup policy implementation and compliance design. | |
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Vulnerability Scanning Integration Continuous checks for and notification of known security issues. |
Vulnerability scanning and security insights are available in management modules (NetBackup IT Analytics). | |
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Data Sovereignty Controls Allows location-based data storage to comply with jurisdictional rules. |
Data sovereignty and regional storage are options, especially for regulated clients. | |
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Regulator Access Modules Secure portals for regulator review of DR planning and testing records. |
Role-based access and reporting for regulatory review is standard for financial clients. |
User Management & Permissions
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Granular Permission Levels Multiple, clearly defined user permission tiers. |
Multiple user roles and permissions can be defined in detail. | |
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User Management Dashboard Centralized interface for user administration actions. |
Centralized OpsCenter User Management dashboard. | |
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Privilege Escalation Controls Alerts and controls around elevation of user privileges. |
Configurable privilege escalation alerts and controls. | |
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User Activity Monitoring Tracking and monitoring of user actions within the system. |
User activity can be logged and monitored. | |
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Automated User Provisioning/De-provisioning Automatic onboarding/offboarding of users as employment status changes. |
User onboarding/offboarding can be integrated with enterprise systems. | |
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Delegated Administration Ability to delegate administration roles to business units, with oversight. |
Delegated admin capabilities available through RBAC and group policies. | |
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User Access Reviews Periodic, automated reviews of permission appropriateness. |
Periodic reviews can be policy enforced and audited. | |
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Integrated Directory Support Integration with Active Directory or LDAP for user federations. |
Integrated directory support: Sync with AD/LDAP is standard. | |
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Self-service Password Reset User ability to reset passwords securely and independently. |
Self-service password reset supported in latest releases. | |
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Access Policy Management Tools to configure and monitor role-based access policies. |
Access policy management available in user/security modules. |
Testing and Simulation
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Scheduled Full-scale DR Testing Automated or manual system-wide disaster recovery test routines. |
Scheduled full-scale DR testing supported via orchestration and automation modules. | |
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Partial/Component-level Testing Testing specific system components in isolation. |
Component-level testing can be performed independently, e.g., app, database, VM. | |
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Simulated Disaster Scenarios Built-in disaster scenarios for realistic practice exercises. |
Simulated disaster scenarios are embedded in NetBackup Resiliency/Orchestration. | |
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Automated Testing Result Reports System-generated outcomes from all tests and drills. |
Test/drill reporting is automatically generated. | |
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Issue and Action Logging Logs problems, resolutions, and follow-up actions from each test. |
Issue and action logs maintained for DR drills. | |
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Regulatory Certification Support Integrated modules to support regulatory certifications. |
Integration modules for regulatory certification (e.g., SOX, PCI-DSS) workflows. | |
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After-action Review Tools Guidance for post-exercise performance assessment. |
After-action assessment and integration for improvement planning. | |
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Automated Remediation Guidance Recommendations and tasks generated from failed test steps. |
Automated remediation guidance post-test or failure is present. | |
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Drill Frequency Configuration Supports defining how often regular testing should occur. |
No information available | |
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Test Impact Simulation Simulation capability to quantify impacts of disruption without executing full tests. |
Impact simulation provided in test modules. |
Integration and Interoperability
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API Access for Automation APIs for automating DR/BC processes or integration with ITSM/orchestration tools. |
Comprehensive API support for automation, integration with orchestration tools. | |
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Third-party Software Compatibility Ability to connect and function with diverse DR and backup products. |
Third-party (hardware, software, clouds) compatibility widely documented. | |
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Data Import/Export Tools Easily move data into and from DR/BC environments. |
Tools for data import/export across environments are provided. | |
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Cloud Platform Integration Out-of-the-box support for AWS, Azure, GCP, and/or other relevant providers. |
Native support for AWS, Azure, Google Cloud and more. | |
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ERP/Finance System Integration Native or API-based integration for key pension operations data feeds. |
ERP/data feeds via API and plugin architecture. | |
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Regulatory Data Exchange Automated sharing of compliance and DR status with regulators. |
Regulatory data sharing available for financial/regulated environments. | |
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Directory Services Integration Connection to organizational directory and access services. |
Directory/domain connections for user management. | |
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Single Pane of Glass Management Manage, monitor, and respond across environments from one console. |
NetBackup 'single pane of glass' OpsCenter view. | |
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Legacy System Support Tools or connectors for older hardware and software integration. |
Some legacy hardware/software is supported, but specific support should be checked per customer. | |
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Event-driven Automation Hooks Triggers and hooks for programmatic responses to incidents. |
Event/action automation via hooks and scripts. |
Usability and Accessibility
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Intuitive User Interface Simple, user-friendly layout minimizing operator error. |
User interface is noted for usability and clarity in industry reviews. | |
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Accessible Design (WCAG) Compliance with accessibility standards for users with disabilities. |
Recent versions focus on accessibility, but explicit WCAG compliance should be confirmed. | |
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Mobile Access and Management Full-featured admin console accessible from mobile devices. |
Mobile management available via web UI and application. | |
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Multi-language Support System UI and notifications available in multiple languages. |
Multi-language support offered for global organizations. | |
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Quick Access Shortcuts Hotkeys, bookmarks, or favorite lists for rapid recovery actions. |
Quick access via favorites/bookmarking in UI. | |
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Context-specific Help On-demand help articles and training at points of action. |
Contextual help and support available inline. | |
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Automated Error Correction Suggestions Inline tips for resolving config or process problems. |
Configuration checks and error suggestions are provided in management interface. | |
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Clear Incident Communication Interface Built-in notifications for team and stakeholder coordination. |
Incident communication tools built in (e.g., notification engine). | |
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Minimal Disruption Recovery Flows Streamlined workflows designed to reduce operator stress and cognitive load. |
Workflow designs focus on streamlined, low-disruption recovery. | |
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Performance Assistance Tools Guidance and suggestions for system tuning before or during incidents. |
Performance guidance and best practices provided via analytics and documentation. |
Performance and Scalability
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Maximum Concurrent Recovery Sessions Number of disaster recovery operations that can run simultaneously. |
No information available | |
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Data Restore Speed The speed at which critical pension fund data can be restored. |
No information available | |
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Failover Activation Time Time taken to activate failover systems. |
No information available | |
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Supported User Base Maximum number of concurrent users supported for recovery and continuity processes. |
No information available | |
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Storage Capacity Maximum volume of backup data supported. |
No information available | |
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Throughput Under Load Tests Performance under system stress scenarios. |
No information available | |
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Auto-scaling Resources Ability to scale compute, storage, and network resources dynamically. |
Auto-scaling is supported for cloud and virtual resources. | |
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Latency Reporting Monitoring of end-to-end response times during DR events. |
Latency monitoring is available in performance dashboards. | |
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Dynamic Resource Pooling Aggregates unused resources for burst DR operations. |
Resource pooling for burst operations is referenced in scalability documentation. | |
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Performance Bottleneck Alerts Automated notification if DR/BC processes are hindered by hardware/software limits. |
Performance bottleneck alerts provided in IT Analytics modules. |
Support & Vendor Management
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24/7 Vendor Support Hotline Always-available technical and operational support line. |
24/7 support offered on all enterprise contracts. | |
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Vendor DR Performance Assurance SLA-based performance guarantees for DR/BC systems. |
SLA-backed DR performance available; see Veritas SLAs. | |
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Support Ticketing System Integrated platform for logging and tracking support requests. |
NetBackup support includes integrated ticketing and logging. | |
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Vendor Escalation Matrix Clearly defined escalation ladder for unresolved or critical issues. |
Escalation matrices published for all enterprise clients. | |
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Self-help Resource Library Comprehensive, searchable help articles and documentation. |
Self-help resource library available on Veritas support portal. | |
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Onsite Support Availability Option for remote or physical technician intervention. |
Onsite and remote support options available. | |
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Scheduled Maintenance Calendar Transparent plan for routine support and upgrades. |
Maintenance calendars shared with enterprise clients. | |
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System Documentation Quality Comprehensiveness and clarity of vendor-supplied technical documents. |
Comprehensive documentation rated highly by analysts. | |
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Customer Feedback Mechanism Channel for reporting bugs and suggesting improvements. |
Feedback mechanisms available via portal and support channels. | |
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Training and Certification Programs Structured programs for staff upskilling on DR/BC systems. |
Certifications, training, and upskilling offered by Veritas University. |
Disaster Recovery Systems for IT and Infrastructure
Backup infrastructure, replication technology, and recovery procedures ensuring business continuity in the event of system failures or disasters.
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Backup Infrastructure
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Automated Backup Scheduling Ability to schedule and automate data backups at customizable intervals. |
Veritas NetBackup supports automated, scheduled backups at customizable intervals per documentation. | |
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Incremental Backups Supports only backing up changed or new data since the last backup, reducing resource usage. |
Incremental backup support is a core NetBackup feature as described in Veritas documentation. | |
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Full Backups Ability to create comprehensive backups of entire systems or databases. |
NetBackup allows comprehensive full backups as part of standard backup options. | |
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Encryption at Rest Data backups are encrypted during storage to prevent unauthorized access. |
Veritas NetBackup supports AES and other encryption for data at rest. | |
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Backup Retention Policy Management Ability to set, configure, and automate data retention periods for backups. |
Backup retention policies are configurable within NetBackup administrators' console. | |
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Cloud Backup Option Option to store backups in the cloud for offsite recovery. |
NetBackup provides integrated cloud storage backup targets including AWS, Azure, and others. | |
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On-Premise Backup Option Ability to maintain backup copies at physical site(s) for local recovery. |
On-premises backup storage is supported in all NetBackup deployments. | |
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Backup Verification & Integrity Checking Automatic validation and integrity checks of created backup files. |
Backup verification and integrity checking are built-in with job status validation in NetBackup. | |
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Backup Compression Ability to compress backup data to optimize storage space. |
Backup compression is supported to optimize storage in NetBackup policy settings. | |
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Backup Logging & Auditing Provides logs and audit trails for backup operations. |
Full logging and audit trails for backup operations are available for compliance. | |
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Backup Speed Maximum achievable speed for creating backup copies. |
No information available | |
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Supported File Types Variety of system and file types the backup system can handle. |
No information available | |
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Multi-location Backup Support Ability to create and manage backups across multiple geographic locations. |
Multisite backup support for distributed and global environments is a design principle of NetBackup. |
Replication Technology
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Real-Time Data Replication Data changes are replicated instantly to backup locations. |
Supports near real-time data replication for critical workloads. | |
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Asynchronous Replication Replication occurs at intervals, possibly with a slight lag behind production. |
NetBackup supports asynchronous replication for DR scenarios. | |
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Synchronous Replication Updates occur simultaneously at both primary and replica sites. |
Synchronous replication is supported for supported infrastructure. | |
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Cross-Platform Replication Ability to replicate data between different operating systems or infrastructure platforms. |
Supports cross-platform replication e.g., Windows to Linux, on-premises to cloud. | |
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Replication Bandwidth Control Can limit or schedule replication data flow to avoid network congestion. |
Bandwidth throttling and replication network scheduling are configurable in NetBackup. | |
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Failover Automation Automated switching to replica systems in case of primary system failure. |
Automated failover for disaster recovery orchestration is a highlighted feature. | |
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Replication Monitoring and Alerts System monitors health/status of replication, sending alerts if issues are detected. |
Monitoring/alerting on replication status and issues is standard for NetBackup. | |
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Replication Latency Time delay between data being written to the primary and appearing at the replica. |
No information available | |
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Multi-Site Replication Support Capability to replicate information to more than two sites for higher resilience. |
Multi-site replication with more than 2 targets is supported. | |
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Versioning Support Allows roll-back and access to previous versions of replicated data. |
Supports backup/replicated-data versioning and rollback. | |
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Data Consistency Verification Ensures data integrity and consistency between primary and replica copies. |
NetBackup includes tools for data consistency checks. | |
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Selective Replication Ability to choose specific data sets or applications to replicate. |
Selective dataset/application replication (backup/replication by policy, not all data) is configurable. |
Recovery Procedures
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Automated Recovery Orchestration Automated procedures for restoring key services/applications with minimal manual intervention. |
Orchestrated, automated recovery flows are available in NetBackup Resiliency Platform. | |
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Disaster Recovery Playbooks Detailed, standardized recovery scripts or manuals for various scenarios. |
Disaster recovery playbooks/manuals are included for automated and semi-automated recoveries. | |
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Granular Restore Capabilities Ability to restore specific files, applications, databases, or systems as required. |
Granular restore (file/application/VM/database) is a long-standing NetBackup capability. | |
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Rollback/Point-in-Time Restore Restoration to a specific time or backup snapshot. |
Point-in-time and snapshot restores supported for fast rollback. | |
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Self-Service Restore Interface Authorized users can initiate restore processes through a web GUI or portal. |
Self-service web portal for authorized users is available in NetBackup. | |
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Testing and Simulation Tools Support for running disaster recovery test drills without impacting production. |
Testing/simulation of DR is supported by NetBackup's DR orchestration. | |
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Recovery Speed Estimated time to recover a critical system or essential data. |
No information available | |
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Automated Application Dependency Mapping System maps and restores interdependent applications in a required order. |
Automatically maps and orchestrates complex multi-app recoveries in correct order. | |
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Comprehensive Documentation Accessible and up-to-date documentation for all recovery scenarios. |
Comprehensive up-to-date documentation is available online and within the management console. | |
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Multi-Platform Recovery Support Ability to restore systems running on different technology stacks or clouds. |
Restores on a mix of platforms/clouds is supported. |
Testing & Validation
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Scheduled DR Drills Ability to plan and execute regular disaster recovery test events. |
Supports scheduled and ad-hoc DR drills for compliance and preparedness. | |
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Automated Test Execution Automated workflows for running DR simulations. |
DR simulation/testing is automated via Resiliency Orchestration workflows. | |
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Reporting and Analytics Generate reports of test outcomes, response times, and gaps. |
Test/report analytics are available in NetBackup reporting. | |
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Compliance Checklists Ensures tests meet regulatory requirements. |
Templates and checklists for regulatory compliance are standard for regulated industries. | |
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Role-Based Test Access Limits who can initiate, monitor, or stop DR tests. |
User role permissions and test access control configurable by admin. | |
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Test Environment Isolation DR test environment is segregated to prevent interference with production. |
Test environments are isolated from production data to avoid interference. | |
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Test Frequency How often DR tests are conducted. |
No information available | |
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Real-Time Monitoring During Tests Visibility into processes and results during live drill execution. |
Live monitoring dashboard is available for test/drill processes. | |
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Automated Gap Analysis System evaluates outcomes to identify weaknesses or failures after each test. |
Automated post-test reporting/gap identification is included. |
Business Continuity Planning Integration
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BCP Template Support Includes or integrates with standardized business continuity planning templates. |
NetBackup BCP/DR can import/export templates; built-in BCP resources provided. | |
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Critical Operations Prioritization Enables ranking and quick restoration of the most vital business applications. |
System can prioritize critical workloads for rapid restoration. | |
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Dependency Mapping Tools Visualizes operational and data dependencies to inform BCP planning. |
Provides visualization and mapping of dependency between systems and data flows. | |
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Cross-Team Alerting Notifies relevant business units during BCP/DR events. |
Cross-team and workflow alerting is standard for orchestrated DR events. | |
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Third-Party Service Failover Supports failover processes for critical vendor-supplied services. |
Failover orchestration for third-party cloud/SaaS workloads via NetBackup extensions/integrations. | |
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RTO/RPO Dashboard Displays recovery time objective and recovery point objective metrics related to current DR plans. |
RTO and RPO metrics dashboards included for compliance-sensitive industries. | |
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Policy Versioning Track and manage changes in BCP/DR policies over time. |
Tracks audit/version of BCP/DR changes and configurations over time. | |
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Pre-Defined Incident Scenarios Library of scenario templates for rapid response during various disaster types. |
Templates for incident types/scenarios for fast playbook activation. |
Monitoring & Alerts
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24/7 System Health Monitoring Round-the-clock monitoring of backup, replication, and DR resources. |
Continuous system health monitoring is included. | |
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Custom Alert Triggers Users can define custom alerts based on metrics or incidents. |
Configurable alerting for various DR incident types and system health metrics. | |
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Automated Escalation Procedures Automate notification and escalation to response teams when incidents are detected. |
Automated escalations workflows for notifications, tickets to staff. | |
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Alert Severity Levels Categorizes alerts by criticality or urgency. |
Alerts are categorized by severity/urgency in monitoring dashboard. | |
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Centralized Alert Dashboard Unified dashboard for managing and responding to all DR-related alerts. |
Central management dashboard for all alerts and response. | |
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Notification Channels Supports multiple notification channels (email, SMS, call, chat). |
Multi-channel notifications (email/SMS/in-app) supported. | |
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Alert Resolution Tracking Track status and resolution of alerts/incidents. |
Resolution tracking for DR/BCP incidents is included. | |
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Automated Incident Ticketing Creates support tickets for failures or critical alerts automatically. |
Integrates with support ticketing; creates tickets for critical problems. |
Security & Compliance
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Encryption In-Transit Backup and replication data is encrypted during transfer. |
Encryption in transit is enforced on transfers between backup endpoints. | |
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Access Control & User Permissions Granular control over who can access, modify, or restore backup data. |
Granular user permissions, integration with LDAP/AD for access management. | |
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Audit Trail Logging Detailed logs to track who accessed or changed DR systems or data. |
Full audit trails for backup, restore, and DR operations; compliance-focused. | |
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Regulatory Compliance Certifications Support for compliance with SOX, GDPR, FINRA, SEC, or local standards. |
Supports SOX, GDPR, FINRA, and other regulatory frameworks via settings and reporting. | |
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Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Enhanced authentication for administrative access to DR components. |
Admin access supports MFA for enhanced security. | |
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Data Masking/Anonymization Sensitive data in backups can be masked during test recovery. |
Data masking during test DR is supported for sensitive records. | |
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Immutable Backups Backups cannot be altered or deleted within defined retention windows. |
Supports WORM/immutable storage for backups preventing modification/deletion. | |
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Compliance Reporting Automated compliance and audit reports to demonstrate controls. |
Built-in automated compliance and audit reporting features. | |
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Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) Assign access by roles for least-privilege operation. |
Role-based access assignments supported by admin policies and RBAC frameworks. |
Scalability & Performance
(5 Yes /5 Known /7 Possible features)
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Horizontal Scaling Support Can add more resources or nodes as the system grows. |
NetBackup is designed for enterprise scalability and horizontal resource scaling. | |
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Performance Monitoring Tools to monitor resource usage and identify bottlenecks. |
Resource/performance monitoring and analytics are built in. | |
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Max Supported Data Volume Maximum volume the DR platform can reliably back up and recover. |
No information available | |
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Concurrent Backup/Restore Jobs Number of simultaneous backup or restore operations supported. |
No information available | |
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Multi-Tenant Support Supports hosting DR for multiple lines of business or brokerages. |
Multi-tenant partitioning/multitenancy is available for MSPs and brokers. | |
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Load Balancing Spreads backup/restore workload automatically across resources. |
Workload balancing supported for distributed backup/restore jobs. | |
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Resource Auto-provisioning System can automatically assign storage, compute resources as needs change. |
Supports automated provisioning of storage and compute resources as jobs scale. |
Usability & Access
(7 Yes /7 Known /7 Possible features)
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Web-Based Management Interface Modern, browser-accessible dashboard for system management. |
Web management dashboard accessible in all recent NetBackup versions. | |
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Mobile Access Ability to monitor and manage DR systems via mobile devices. |
Mobile management interfaces/apps are available for monitoring and limited management. | |
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API Integration Open APIs for integration with monitoring, orchestration, or ticketing tools. |
Comprehensive, documented public REST API for integrations. | |
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Contextual Help/Documentation Built-in help and documentation relevant to current tasks. |
Contextual in-product documentation and help features are provided. | |
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Multi-Language Support User interfaces and documentation available in multiple languages. |
Interface/documentation available in multiple major languages. | |
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Accessibility Compliance Interfaces comply with accessibility standards for users with disabilities. |
Accessibility compliance features described in product accessibility statement. | |
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Customizable Dashboards Users can adapt views and widgets to personal or organizational needs. |
Customizable dashboards and widgets available in console. |
Vendor Support & Service Reliability
(7 Yes /7 Known /8 Possible features)
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24x7 Support Availability Vendor offers round-the-clock support for critical incidents. |
24x7 critical support available per Veritas website and SLA documentation. | |
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Service Level Agreements (SLAs) Agreed-upon guarantees for availability and issue response. |
Formal SLAs are contractually offered. | |
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High Availability Architecture DR product itself is architected for high uptime with redundant components. |
High-availability, redundant architecture is a core differentiator for NetBackup. | |
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Uptime Guarantee The percentage of time the service is guaranteed to be operational. |
No information available | |
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Proactive Issue Notification Vendor notifies customers about disruptions or vulnerabilities proactively. |
Proactive notifications for customers regarding incidents and vulnerabilities. | |
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Dedicated Technical Account Manager Option for a named technical advisor from the vendor. |
Dedicated technical account management is available for enterprise customers. | |
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Customer Training Programs Vendor provides training to ensure effective product use. |
Comprehensive training programs are offered for NetBackup users/administrators. | |
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Community and Knowledge Base Access Active user community and searchable technical knowledge base. |
Active community and searchable knowledge base provided by Veritas. |
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