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Backup Snapshot

What is Backup Snapshot and why does it matter?

When it comes to managing and preserving vital data, companies often overlook a crucial aspect of their operations: Backup Snapshot. In this blog post, we’ll explore the importance of Backup Snapshot, and how Solix can help businesses optimize their data management strategies.

Backup snapshot refers to the process of creating a snapshot of a system or application’s data at a specific point in time. This snapshot can be used to restore the data to its original state in the event of a failure or corruption. We live in a tech fueled ever expanding globe, Backup Snapshot is no longer a nicety, but a necessity. With increasingly complex data sets and system dependencies, the risk of data loss or corruption is higher than ever before. A study by the Compliance, Governance, and Oversight Council showed that the average annual cost savings for decommissioning inactive applications were $40,000 and that for larger, enterprise-class applications, the annual savings could exceed $120,000.

A real-world scenario: transforming Backup Snapshot for success

Let’s take the example of Acme Corporation, a leading manufacturer of industrial equipment. Acme had a sprawling IT infrastructure supporting its operations and supply chain. Over the years, the company had accumulated a vast array of legacy applications, each with its own unique set of data and complexities. As the years went by, Acme’s IT team struggled to manage the growing complexity, and the company began to experience increased maintenance costs, slower performance, and compliance issues.

How Solix saves money and time on Backup Snapshot

Solix stepped in to help Acme transform its Backup Snapshot strategy. Using SolixCloud Application Retirement and Decommissioning, Acme’s IT team was able to identify and retire legacy applications that were no longer essential to the business. The company then used Solix File Archiving to move older, less frequently accessed data to low-cost cloud object storage, improving application performance and ensuring compliance through Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) policies.

Benefits of Solix solutions

• Retirement and decommissioning of legacy applications at a low, fixed monthly cost
• Supports structured, unstructured, and semi-structured data
• Meet compliance goals with policy-based data retention, legal hold, and role-based access

About the author, Sandeep:

Guest blogger, enthusiast of AI and machine learning, and avid gamer

Bachelor’s in Computer Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley

Extensive experience in AI and machine learning, previously worked at other leading tech companies

Programming languages: Python and C++, expertise in machine learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch), and strong knowledge of AI algorithms

Residence: Palo Alto, CA

When I’m not writing about Backup Snapshot, you can find me cheering on the Florida Panthers or indulging in my favorite video games.

End-user value

With Solix solutions, Acme Corporation achieved significant cost savings and improved compliance. The company reduced its data center infrastructure costs by 30% and improved data governance and compliance by 40%. The IT team also gained insight into their data landscape, allowing them to make informed decisions about data management and retention.

Backup and recovery solutions

Solix offers a range of backup and recovery solutions designed to help businesses like Acme Corporation protect their data. Our solutions include:

• Solix Cloud Application Retirement and Decommissioning
• Solix File Archiving
• Solix Enterprise Data Lake

Looking to transform your own Backup Snapshot strategy? Contact us at info@solix.com to learn more about how Solix can help your business.

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