Automatic, continuous, and secure protection that backs up data to the
cloud, or via a hybrid approach combining on-premise and cloud-based
backup.
Data Sheet: Symantec.cloud
Only 21 percent of SMBs are extremely confident they can restore from their backups in the event of a disaster, with less than
half of SMBs performing backups of their servers, desktops and laptops at least once per week.1
How the ser
How the service works:vice works:
1. Begin by logging onto the web-management console.
2. The service agent is deployed to target systems (desktops, laptops, and servers) using email.
3. Backup policies are created in the console by selecting the files and folders to protect and setting desired backup schedule. 4. An initial backup is performed and data is compressed and encrypted during transmission over the internet and while at rest in secure, off-site Symantec.com facilities.
5. Automatic backups occur silently in the background whenever files change, using incremental backups at the block level and technologies to optimize bandwidth usage and minimize performance impact to other systems.
6. The Web-based management console is used for ongoing maintenance including adding new systems, managing data volumes, and monitoring the status of backups.
The S
The Symantec Backup Exymantec Backup Execec..cloud™ Diffcloud™ Differenceerence
Allows for both cloud and hybrid backup (combining on premise and cloud) for laptops, desktops, and servers tailored to the department or organization.
Performs continuous data protection, automatically synchronizing changes to ensure critical data resides in the on-premise server and in the cloud.
The S
The Symantec Backup Exymantec Backup Execec..cloud Experiencecloud Experience Business Owner:
Business Owner: Automatic, continuous, and secure next--generation backup that protects data in the cloud, or provides the best of both worlds with the hybrid option to back up data on site andand to the cloud, ensuring fast backups and retrievals and an off-site copy.
IT Consultants
IT Consultants/Managed ser/Managed service providers:vice providers: Easily managed from anywhere with multiple deployment options that make setup easy. Management console with process and monitoring capabilities lets you remotely deploy, monitor, and manage the service for your customers and ensures that data is protected.
End User:
End User: Critical files are protected automatically both on-premise and in the cloud and can be restored easily by the user when needed with no IT assistance required. Incomplete backups expose businesses to risks such as lost data, lost employee productivity, and lost business–yet many small and medium-sized businesses continue to have incomplete data protection plans. For some, the costs and complexities of backup seem overwhelming. Others simply lack the time and resources to consistently manage backup-related software and hardware.
Symantec Backup Exec.cloud solves the problem with a next-generation solution that
to back up directly to the cloud and then synchronizing the changes back to the local storage server, ensuring company data resides both in the cloud and on the server.
A common implementation of the hybrid configuration will be backing up a larger number of files locally than in the cloud. Since there is no extra charge for local backup, companies can decide which files need to be backed up both locally and in the cloud (for off-site storage) and which should be backed up locally only. For example, you may choose to back up non-essential files locally, and mission-critical files locally and to the cloud.
Data is transmitted to and stored in the Symantec data center using 256 bit AES encryption ensuring protection of your data. Businesses gain essential data protection that can be managed from anywhere and is easily deployed to Windows-based desktops, laptops, and servers located in main, branch or remote offices.
From one of the world's preferred provider of data protection solutions, Symantec Backup Exec.cloud offers flexible
subscription-based pricing that allows businesses to use only the data protection needed with no per-user licensing fees. In the event of hardware failure, natural disaster, or accidental file deletion, critical data can be restored locally or from the cloud, as needed.
Automatically pro
Automatically protect critical data, and gain peace of mind.tect critical data, and gain peace of mind. Symantec Backup Exec.cloud is next-generation backup that offers:
The bes
The best of bot of both onsite and cloud backup in a single product:th onsite and cloud backup in a single product: Back up either solely to the cloud, or to local servers and the cloud, benefiting from the best of both worlds in a single product. Enjoy fast backup and recovery from local servers and the assurance of maintaining a synchronized off-site copy that reflects the latest data backed up locally.
Comprehensive, secure, automated backup:
Comprehensive, secure, automated backup: Cloud-based backup can be set up in three steps using our Web-based
management console. Just log on, deploy agents and set policies. Backups are stored in off-site Symantec data centers and run when the changes occur or on a schedule, as desired.
Simple data recover
Feature Benefit
Always-on, automatic backup for PCs and servers
Simplifies backup and helps to make sure that critical data is always protected by continuously backing up to an on-site server, to the cloud, or to both, with the hybrid option.
Flexible backup set ups
Many customers will find that a hybrid approach combining local and cloud-based backup provide the optimal solution. For users or servers with large data files, the hybrid backup solution may be best. For users who have smaller file backups and don’t require extremely fast recoveries, a cloud-based backup may be preferred. Symantec Backup Exec.cloud allows an organization to tailor their implementation down to the user or department’s needs. Secure, Symantec data center and on-premise
protection
Data is encrypted and backed up to local servers (if using the optional on-site backup capabilities) and to the Symantec cloud. Data can be restored to any Internet-connected laptop, desktop, or server or backed up directly to the cloud without the need for additional hardware other than the hardware you are protecting.
Multiple agent deployment options Download, email, and redistributable package options make the service easy to deploy toindividuals or large groups—whether they are in the office or working remotely. Self-service recovery for users Empowers users to restore their own files, reducing burdens for administrators and minimizing
downtime for users.
SSysystem Reqiurementstem Reqiurements
Desktop hardware requirements Desktop hardware requirements
• 300 MHz Intel compatible or faster processor • 512 MB RAM
• 1GB of available hard disk space • Network connectivity
Desktop E Desktop Editionsditions 32 bit
32 bit
• Windows XP Professional SP2 • Windows XP Professional SP3 • Windows XP Home SP3 • Microsoft Vista Home Basic • Microsoft Vista Business SP1 • Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 • Windows 7 Professional 64 bit
64 bit
• Microsoft Vista Ultimate SP2 • Microsoft Vista Enterprise SP2 • Microsoft Vista Home Premium SP2 • Windows 7 Ultimate
• Windows 7 Professional • Windows 8
Ser
Server hardware requirementsver hardware requirements
• 1-GHz Intel Pentium III compatible or faster processor • 1 GB RAM
• 1GB of available hard disk space • Network connectivity
Ser
Server Ever Editionsditions 32 bit
32 bit
• Windows 2003 Standard SP1/SP2
• Windows 2003 Enterprise Server SP1/SP2 • Windows 2003 Datacenter SP2
• Windows 2003 R2 Enterprise SP1 • Windows 2008 Server Standard SP1/SP2 • Windows 2008 Enterprise Server SP2 • Windows 2008 Small Business Server SP2
64 bit 64 bit
• Windows 2003 Standard SP1/SP2
• Windows 2003 Enterprise Server SP1/SP2 • Windows 2003 Datacenter SP2
• Windows 2003 R2 Standard SP2 • Windows 2003 R2 Enterprise SP2 • Windows 2008 Server Standard SP1/SP2 • Windows 2008 Server Enterprise SP2 • Windows 2008 Small Business Server SP2 • Windows 2008 Server R2 Standard • Windows 2008 Server R2 Enterprise • Windows Server 2012
Virtual Ser Virtual Serversvers
Hyper V, Citrix Xen and VMware (agents need to be deployed into individual guests)
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VVersionersion Supported Operating SSupported Operating Sysystemstems
Processor Processor Architecture Architecture Exchange Server 2010
Standard/Enterprise Edition of Windows 2008
SP2, Windows 2008 R2, SBS 2011 Standard x64 Exchange Server 2007 Windows 2003 SP2, Windows 2003 R2 SP2, Windows 2008, Windows 2008 R2 SBS 2008 x64 Exchange Server 2003 Windows 2003 SP2, Windows 2003 R2 SP2 SBS 2003 R2 x86
SQL VSQL Versionersion Supported Operating SSupported Operating Sysystemstems ProcessorProcessor Architecture Architecture SQL 2008/ 2008R2/ SQL 2008 Express -Windows Server 2003 SP2 -Windows Server 2003 R2 SP2 -Windows Server 2008 SP2 -Windows 2008 R2 64-bit -Windows XP Professional SP2 -Windows 7 x64 -Windows Vista SP2 -SBS 2011 Standard x64/x86 SQL 2005/SQL Express -Windows Server 2003 SP1
-Windows Server 2008 (Note: For 64-bit versions only 32-bit SQL 2005 is supported by Microsoft)
-Windows Vista
(Note: For 64-bit versions only 32-bit SQL 2005 SP2 is supported by Microsoft) -SBS 2003 R2/SBS 2008
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OS—Desktop:S—Desktop:
Microsoft Windows 7 Family (32/64) Windows 8
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OS—SerS—Server:ver:
Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2011 Family including Standard and Essentials versions
Microsoft Windows 2008 R2 Family Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Memor
Memory:y:
Minimum Required: 1 GB RAM (8 GB if running Small Business Server 2011)
Recommended: 4 GB or more (8 GB or more if running Small Business Server 2011)
FFor seror serving the backup needs of 6-20 worksving the backup needs of 6-20 workstationstations O OS:S: Windows 2008 R2 Server Windows Server 2012 Memor Memory:y:
Recommended: 8 GB RAM or more
Note: RAM Requirements may vary depending on the
operations performed, the number of concurrent connections and the specific computer configuration
Disk: Disk:
High speed internal disk—SATA RAID configuration recommended
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