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15 TR1081 | Microsoft SQL Server Database Protection Using EqualLogic Auto-Snapshot Manager / Microsoft Edition
In Figure 6, the protection scenario uses a volume share located on the PS Series group. By using a SAN
volume for the backup document share, data protection can be handled using standard PS Series
snapshots or any other supported backup application. Using this protection scenario, the backup
document path can be mounted on one host and shared among multiple hosts that may need access to
the backup documents for restore options.
Figure 7 Backup Document Protection Scenario with Replication
In Figure 7, the protection scenario includes the use of standard PS Series volume snapshot on the local
SAN as well as volume replication to a remote PS Series group. By replicating the backup document share
to a replication partner, the backup document files can be incrementally sent to the remote group. Make
sure that the backup document replication occurs regularly to ensure restore capabilities at the remote
location.
Figure 8 Backup Document Protection Using a Remote Share
In Figure 8, the backup documents reside on a PS Series volume at the remote site and the remote site
volume is being accessed by the primary site over the WAN. In the event of a primary site disaster the
volume can be accessed by a remote site server and the backup documents will be intact. This example
assumes that the volume is being accessed by one host at a time and the backup document path is being
shared to additional hosts.