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HP Data Protector
Developer(s)Hewlett-Packard, HP Software Division
Stable release
6.2
Operating systemMicrosoft Windows, UNIX, Linux
TypeBackup and recovery software
LicenseProprietary
WebsiteHP Data Protector software web page

HP Data Protector software is automated Backup and recovery software for single-server to enterprise environments, supporting Disk storage or tape storage targets. It provides cross-platform, online backup of data for Microsoft Windows, Unix, and Linux operating systems.

For business- and mission-critical applications, HP Data Protector Zero Downtime Backup leverages array-based solutions to offload processing from the server and perform Backup operations on a copy of the production data. HP Data Protector Instant Recovery retrieves data from the replicated images on disk for recovery to specific points in time.[1]

HP Data Protector originated as OmniBack. The last version to use the OmniBack name was version 4.1 which was retired in 2004.[2]

History

When Hewlett-Packard acquired Apollo Computer in 1989, the latter had already developed a backup system entitled the "OmniBack Network Backup System" which was available on the market atht time.[3]. HP continued[4] to develop this product under the "OmniBack" name for the purpose of backing up individual files and raw disk partitions. A related but distinct product "OmniBack/Turbo" was developed for backing up databases[5].

In 1996 HP released OmniBack II 2.0 and merged OmniBack II and OmniBack/Turbo into a single product, although it was still impossible to create a single job which would contain a database and a filesystem backup. A Windows NT port was released with version 2.3[citation needed], which was released only for that platform. Version 2.55 (for HP-UX and Solaris) was released soon afterwards[citation needed] and was the last version not to support Windows, and the first version with Linux client support.

With version 5.0 the OmniBack name was dropped. Since then, the product has been called HP Openview Storage Data Protector and HP StorageWorks Data Protector.[6] The product is now called HP Data Protector software and is part of the HP Information Management Software portfolio. The current version is 6.2, released in May 2011 by the HP Software Division.[7]

Architecture

The HP Data Protector architecture is based on the concept of a cell: a network environment that contains a Cell Manager, clients, and backup devices. The Cell Manager is the main system that centrally controls and manages the cell. It contains a database, runs the core software, and runs the backup and restore sessions, writing session information to the database.

A client can be any system within the cell. Clients that are to be backed up require the installation of a Disk Agent. Clients that control the backup and restore data require the installation of a Media Agent.[8]

For multi-site operations, the Data Protector Manager of Managers (MoM) allows local administrators to control data backup and restore, but providing centralized enterprise monitoring and media management. In this configuration, multiple Data Protector cells are grouped, configured and managed from the MoM.[9]

Data Deduplication

HP Data Protector offers Data deduplication capabilities with the ability to compare blocks of data being written to a backup device with data blocks previously stored on the device. For data deduplication, HP Data Protector allows any data storage to be the target storage.[10]

Virtual Server Protection

HP Data Protector supports Backup and restore of virtual servers, including protection for the whole Virtual machine and its application data.[11] Supported virtual environments include VMware, Windows 2008 Hyper-V, Microsoft Virtual Server 2005, Citrix XenServer, and HP Integrity Virtual Machines.[12]

Centralization Encryption

HP Data Protector includes automated key management for software and Linear Tape-Open LTO-4 Encryption. Users have the choice of client-based encryption for data security, or they can use the encryption functionality in LTO-4 tape drives.[13]

Data Protector Notebook Extension

In November 2009, HP began offering HP Data Protector Notebook Extension.[14] HP Data Protector Notebook Extension enables users to back up and recover data while working remotely and offline. With HP Data Protector Notebook Extension, data is captured and backed up automatically each time a user changes, creates or receives a file. These processes are transparent to the user and do no impact laptop or desktop performance. The data is then stored temporarily in a local repository pending transfer to the network data vault for full backup and restore capabilities. Key features include end-user single-click recovery, encryption and compression techniques.[15]

Data Protector Granular Recovery Extension for SharePoint 2007

HP Data Protector Granular Recovery Extension for SharePoint 2007 was released for version 6.11 in July 2010. Data Protector Granular Recovery Extension allows Microsoft SharePoint administrators to recover a single document, collection or folder directly via the SharePoint GUI– without requiring assistance from the backup administrator.


References

  1. ^ "HP Data Protector software : Data sheet" (PDF). HP.com. Retrieved 2010-06-28.
  2. ^ "HP OpenView OmniBack II versions 3.5 and 4.1 Support Discontinuance Announcement" (PDF) (Press release). HP.com. 2004-03-31. Retrieved 2010-06-28.
  3. ^ John Cox (3 Apr 1989). "Delving into the various modules of Apollo's NCS". Network Wolrd. p. 50. Retrieved 27 August 2011. {{cite news}}: Check |archiveurl= value (help)
  4. ^ "Business Wire. "HP Announces New Versions of its Enterprise Storage-Management Applications -- HP OpenView OmniBack II and OmniStorage"" (Press release). Hewlett-Packard. 1996-03-04. Retrieved 2010-06-28.
  5. ^ "HP porting managment apps to Sun". Network World. 20 July 1992. p. 12. Retrieved 27 August 2011. {{cite news}}: Check |archiveurl= value (help)
  6. ^ "HP Data Protector". Tideway.com. Retrieved 2010-06-28.
  7. ^ "HP Data Protector software – Release 6.2". HP.com. 2011-05-01. Retrieved 2011-08-10.
  8. ^ "Omniback for the System Administrator : Glossary". Network Technologist.com. Retrieved 2010-06-28.
  9. ^ "HP Data Protector software : Data sheet" (PDF) (Press release). HP.com. Retrieved 2010-06-28.
  10. ^ Staimer, Marc (2009-03-25). "Comparing data deduplication products". TechTarget.com. Retrieved 2010-06-28.
  11. ^ "HP Data Protector software : Assuring Business Continuity in Virtualised Environments" (PDF). Vmware.com. Retrieved 2010-06-28.
  12. ^ "Protecting Virtualized Environments from Disaster with HP Data Protector". InfoWorld.com. 2010-04-14. Retrieved 2010-06-28.
  13. ^ "QuickSpecs: HP Data Protector software" (PDF). HP.com. Retrieved 2010-06-28.
  14. ^ Raffo, Dave (2009-11-18). "HP expands laptop and desktop data backup with Data Protector Notebook Extension". TechTarget.com. Retrieved 2010-06-28.
  15. ^ Wexler, Steve (2009-11-25). "HP, HDS Beef Up Back-Up". Channelinsider.com. Retrieved 2010-06-28.
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