Storyboard: Develop a Backup Architecture Strategy

Author(s): Matt Burton, Chris O'Connor, Terra Aartsen

Exploding volumes of data are driving the search for faster and more reliable backup, but data value and restore speed are also critical considerations. Designing a best-fit architecture requires that these elements are evaluated alongside total cost of ownership (TCO).
 
This storyboard will help you:

  • Understand the business drivers that determine the value and sensitivity of backed-up data.
  • Recognize potential trigger points for a backup architecture redesign.
  • Compare the backup architecture and target available options.
  • Compare the TCO of different architectures.
  • Select a backup architecture based on a strong business case and best-fit analysis.

Designing a best-fit architecture will ensure that you are adequately protected without overspending. The key is to find an architecture that is just good enough.