Datacom Exploits the Versatility of Bacula Enterprise
The Challenge
Datacom had been trying to find a better and more reliable backup solution for their business for a considerable period of time. In the past, they had used both Symantec NetBackup and Veeam to back up various components of their infrastructure. However, the backup quotas of these solutions were too low for Datacom’s needs, which Datacom’s IT team found to make full backups virtually impossible.
The Solution
After a careful evaluation of two alternative backup solutions, HP Data Protector and Bacula Enterprise Edition, Datacom decided to move on to Bacula. Its versatility, performance, and absence of quota or agent control were among the key factors that supported this decision.
Using Bacula do Brazil, the implementation phase was much faster than it had taken Datacom to deploy their previous backup solution, Symantec NetBackup 7. The hardware infrastructure used in the implementation phase of Bacula Enterprise Edition included:
The backup data used in the implementation phase included:
In addition, Datacom’s infrastructure includes Oracle Database 12c and its backup is performed by running RMAN and dumping to a tape library.
The Result
Using Bacula Enterprise Edition, Datacom expects a $50k-worth return on investment over the next 2 years. It is also planning to replace outdated hardware and equipment in their data centers, which they believe will lead to an even further improvement in performance.
Overall, Bacula was utilized for:
Likelihood to Recommend
"Without a doubt, I recommend Bacula as a corporate backup solution to meet any and all needs within a company. The main uses are related to system file backup, virtual machine backup (VMWare and Hyper-V), Database. We have a catalog with a record of +700TB of data and the catalog DB only has 700GB of information from this data, which represents a very large space saving in relation to the total size of backups."
Luis Silva, Senior Support Analyst, Datacom.
Other Software Used:
Lansweeper, vSphere, Microsoft Azure Active Directory
About Datacom
Datacom SA is one of the major South American tech companies specializing in telecommunications and network equipment. Datacom develops and manufactures enterprise network equipment as well as helps its customers design efficient telecommunication landscapes and corporate network infrastructures. Datacom is engaged in the research, development, and manufacture of equipment for use in telecommunications infrastructure networks. The company offers metro Ethernet switches, MSAN and GPON equipment, multi-service access platforms, and NG SDH solutions, as well as a range of solutions for network access over copper or fiber infrastructures. It also provides a range of technological services, including network design, feasibility analysis, extension, monitoring and network management, local and remote technical support, and equipment installation and training. The company was founded in 1998 and is based in Eldorado do Sul, Brazil.
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