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The latest innovation from Commvault, known as Clumio Backtrack, is set to redefine how organizations handle data recovery in cloud environments, particularly on AWS.
Here’s an in-depth look at this groundbreaking feature that promises to bring both efficiency and scalability to cloud data management.
Understanding the Cloud Data Challenge
Cloud data is growing exponentially, and with it, the complexity of managing and recovering this data increases. By 2028, the spend on worldwide public cloud services is expected to reach $805 billion, dwarfing the flat spending on on-premises solutions. This shift highlights a significant challenge: ensuring data resilience and recovery in a predominantly cloud-based infrastructure.
- Rapid Growth: The surge in cloud data necessitates solutions that can handle vast quantities of data without compromising on speed or efficiency.
- Recovery Complexity: Traditional recovery methods for billions of objects can be time-consuming, involving manual processes that delay recovery, especially critical for businesses operating in real-time environments.
What is Clumio Backtrack?
Clumio Backtrack, resulting from Commvault’s acquisition of Clumio, introduces a new capability in cloud data management:
- 100% SaaS-Based: This means no on-premises hardware or software is required, reducing overhead and simplifying deployment.
- Point-in-Time Recovery: Organizations can roll back data to any previous state within the system’s history, offering precise control over data recovery.
- Granular Restoration: Users can restore data based on object name prefixes or size, giving more control over what and how much data is recovered.
How Does Clumio Backtrack Work?
- Version Rollback: With S3 Versioning enabled, Backtrack allows you to select a specific point in time and recover versions of objects as they existed at that moment.
- User-Friendly Interface: The system lets you choose a bucket, specify a date and time, and filter objects based on various parameters like object key and size, making the process intuitive and less error-prone.
Key Benefits of Clumio Backtrack
- Automation at Scale: The tool automates the recovery process for billions of objects, drastically cutting down recovery times from potentially days or weeks to mere minutes or hours.
- Cost Efficiency: By leveraging existing AWS S3 Versioning, Backtrack reduces additional costs associated with data recovery, providing an economical solution to data management.
- Enhanced Data Integrity: With features like air-gapped and immutable storage through Commvault’s additional offerings, data security is significantly bolstered against ransomware and other cyber threats.
Integration with Commvault’s Ecosystem
Clumio Backtrack is not a standalone solution but part of a broader suite of cloud-centric services by Commvault:
- Commvault Cloud Rewind: Acts as a time machine for AWS, allowing organizations to revert to the last clean copy of their data and automate application rebuilds.
- Air Gap Protect: Upcoming feature for providing air-gapped, immutable data copies, enhancing cyber protection.
- Cleanroom Recovery: An on-demand, isolated recovery environment for testing cyber resilience and readiness.
This integrated approach ensures that businesses can achieve what Commvault describes as “Continuous Business” — a state of always-on availability and resilience tailored for cloud-first enterprises.
Implications for Businesses
- Operational Continuity: With faster, more reliable recovery options, businesses can ensure minimal downtime, critical for maintaining customer trust and operational integrity.
- Scalability: As businesses grow their cloud infrastructure, Clumio Backtrack scales accordingly, ensuring that data management doesn’t become a bottleneck.
- Security and Compliance: Enhanced recovery options help in meeting stringent data protection regulations by ensuring data can be restored to a secure state quickly.
Final Thoughts
For organizations deeply invested in AWS or those considering a move to cloud solutions, this tool promises to alleviate the traditional pains of data recovery, offering speed, precision, and security. As cloud adoption continues to surge, innovations like Clumio Backtrack will be key in maintaining the balance between growth and data integrity, ensuring businesses are not just surviving but thriving in the cloud era.
