NetApp Backup and Recovery
Full-spectrum backup and recovery for ONTAP workloads across hybrid and multi-cloud environments
About NetApp Backup and Recovery
NetApp Backup and Recovery (formerly BlueXP Backup and Recovery) is an enterprise-grade data protection service that provides efficient, secure, and cost-effective backup for all ONTAP workloads. It serves as a unified control plane for managing local Snapshot copies, SnapMirror replication between primary and secondary ONTAP systems, and object storage backups across on-premises and cloud environments. The platform supports a wide range of workloads including NAS volumes, databases (Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle), virtual machines (VMware, Hyper-V, KVM), and Kubernetes persistent volumes. Its block-level, incremental-forever technology preserves storage efficiencies by significantly reducing the amount of data replicated and stored, helping organizations implement 3-2-1 or 3-2-1-1 backup strategies from a single console. NetApp Backup and Recovery is designed for IT teams and storage administrators managing hybrid cloud infrastructure who need centralized backup orchestration with flexible retention policies, automated scheduling, and rapid restoration capabilities. It integrates natively with AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and StorageGRID for object storage targets.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Highly efficient incremental-forever technology reduces storage costs and replication overhead
- Unified control plane manages all backup types from a single console
- Excellent scalability in cloud environments with on-demand capacity expansion
- Strong automation capabilities minimize manual backup intervention
- Comprehensive multi-cloud and hybrid cloud support with native integrations
Cons
- Tightly coupled to NetApp ONTAP ecosystem, limiting use outside NetApp storage
- Complex initial configuration requiring familiarity with SnapCenter, SnapMirror, and related tools
- Management UI could be more intuitive and polished
- Premium pricing may be prohibitive for smaller organizations
- Multi-product approach can require managing several tools separately
Key Features
Unified backup management for volumes, databases, VMs, and Kubernetes workloads
Unified backup management for volumes, databases, VMs, and Kubernetes workloads
Block-level incremental-forever backup technology for storage efficiency
Block-level incremental-forever backup technology for storage efficiency
SnapMirror replication between primary and secondary ONTAP systems
SnapMirror replication between primary and secondary ONTAP systems
Multi-cloud support across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and on-premises StorageGRID
Multi-cloud support across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and on-premises StorageGRID
Automated backup scheduling with flexible retention policies
Automated backup scheduling with flexible retention policies
Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle database backup and recovery
Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle database backup and recovery
Hyper-V, VMware, and KVM virtual machine protection
Hyper-V, VMware, and KVM virtual machine protection
Single-file and volume-level restore with rapid recovery times
Single-file and volume-level restore with rapid recovery times
End-to-end encryption for data at rest and in transit
End-to-end encryption for data at rest and in transit
Centralized dashboard via NetApp Console for all backup operations
Centralized dashboard via NetApp Console for all backup operations
Pricing
- No upfront commitment
- Full backup and recovery capabilities
- Multi-cloud object storage targets
- Pay only for data protected
- 15% savings over pay-as-you-go
- Full backup and recovery capabilities
- Multi-cloud object storage targets
- Annual contract pricing
- 34% savings over pay-as-you-go
- Full backup and recovery capabilities
- Multi-cloud object storage targets
- Long-term contract pricing
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