NetWorker Module - Sybase

Reliable High-Speed Backup

The NetWorker Module for Sybase enables you to perform online backup of Sybase databases hosted on UNIX and Windows platforms. The module delivers high-performance data protection, providing reliable backup and restore capabilities for Sybase databases and applications. Integration with Sybase Backup Server Archive API allows for fully automated database backup and fast, granular recovery. NetWorker Module for Sybase simplifies the complexities of database backups with minimal impact on end-users.

NetWorker, combined with the NetWorker Module for Sybase, provides the complete data protection needed to protect your mission-critical information. You have the choice of performing backups either LAN-free or "over-the-wire" to a centralized backup server. Automated "lights out" data protection for Sybase databases can be implemented through NetWorker's automated backup scheduling, autochanger support, and advanced media handling including library sharing. The graphical user interface (GUI) provides an easy to use, flexible facility for administering, configuring, monitoring, and controlling your backup and recovery operations from any system in the network.

NetWorker Module for Sybase provides storage management services for Sybase databases by integrating with Sybase's Backup Server Archive API with the X-Open Backup Services Application Programming Interface (XBSA API). This integration provides the ability to exploit the advanced backup and recovery capabilities of the Sybase database engine and the powerful data management features of NetWorker. The combination of the Sybase Backup API and XBSA provides the ability to perform online backup and recoveries of databases and transaction logs with maximum performance. This integration allows you to achieve service level agreements and objectives by reaping the benefits of reduced downtime and enhanced recovery performance.



Features & Benefits

Local or Remote Backup and Recovery

    Full or incremental backup of all Sybase files including the master database


Security and Reliability

    Optional client-side data compression and encryption

    Tape clone process for creating duplicate off-site tapes


Simplified Administration and Support

    Centralized administration and backup catalog

    Uniform support for raw devices and file systems

    Broad autochanger and tape library support


Advanced Media Management

    Extensive tape media checking and correction

    Broad tape device, autochanger and library support


Intelligent Coverage

    Threshold-triggered transaction log backup

    Ability to define pre/post-processing scripts


Uses NetWorker's On-Screen Calendar Function

    Conveniently scheduled backups for Sybase databases


Advanced Functionality

    Optional invocation of DBCC before or after the backup process

    Utilizes the Sybase backup API



Requirements

    NetWorker server software - on the NetWorker server

    NetWorker client software - on the DB2 server

    NetWorker Module 1.5 for DB2 - on the DB2 server

    Available for Solaris, AIX, HP-UX, Linux and Windows NT/2000 client systems