Continuous Data Backup

CDP detects new or changed files, even when files are open. When this information is found, CDP immediately and automatically replicates it to dedicated hardware locally. Unlike most traditional backup products, no user intervention or additional software or hardware is required with CDP, and risk of data loss is virtually nonexistent because there are no backup windows.

Flexible Options for Disaster Recovery

CDP offers multiple backup and recovery options enabling organizations to be up and running quickly after a disaster event.

• Offsite:
  The SonicWALL CDP Offsite Data Backup Service automatically transmits and stores data using AES 256- bit encryption to a secure data center. In the event the local CDP appliance is no longer viable, IT Administrators can easily recover the latest version of data through the CDP Offsite Web Portal.
  
• Site-to-Site:
  SonicWALL CDP Site-to-Site Backup automatically transmits and stores data using secure AES 256-bit encryption to another CDP appliance at a remote site. In the event the local CDP appliance is no longer viable, IT Administrators can easily recover the latest version of data through an easy-to-use interface.
  
• Bare Metal Recovery (BMR) with Universal Restore:
  SonicWALL BMR software creates an exact image of an entire server or workstation including the operating system files, programs, databases and settings. BMR’s wizard-driven interface enables IT administrators to easily recover an entire system to dissimilar physical or virtual hardware regardless of make, model or installed components, from within minutes to hours.
  
• Local Archiving:
  SonicWALL CDP’s Local Archiving capability allows IT to store the latest version of business-critical data to a USB drive. Designed to help SMBs meet regulatory compliance, Local Archiving enables administrators to explore archives and restore individual files.

Instant Recovery and File Versions

From CDP's simple interface, users have access to point and click data recovery features. The intelligent CDP software saves and time-stamps file versions of each file so they are easy to locate.

Unlimited PCs

Connect an unlimited number of computers, laptops, and/or servers to CDP for real-time CDP. Selected PCs and files are monitored every minute of the day for new or changed information.

Key Components

The key components of the SonicWALL CDP solution are the SonicWALL CDP appliance, the Enterprise Manager and the Agent Tool.

• SonicWALL CDP Appliance:
  This dedicated disk-based backup appliance enables all CDP features and functions, including storage, file and application versioning, and offsite transmission and encryption. The SonicWALL CDP appliance can be configured and administered locally or via the Enterprise Manager.
  
• Enterprise Manager:
  The SonicWALL CDP Enterprise Manager monitors system activity and provides file-level visibility into all clients that are active on the CDP appliance. From a remote location, administrators can use Enterprise Manager in conjunction with a SonicWALL SSL VPN or IPSec VPN solution to recover files, enforce consistent backup policies and control features available to end-users.
  
• Agent Tool:
  The SonicWALL CDP Agent Tool is installed on every laptop, PC or server that is connected to the CDP appliance. It provides configuration, status and monitoring, as well as file and disaster recovery for each device. End-users can recover file versions through a simple user interface.

Supports Business Applications

SonicWALL CDP provides seamless support for databases and applications without the need to integrate third party software modules. Out-of-the-box & custom applications using databases such as: (MS) SQL Server, MySQL, Sybase, FileMaker, Dbase and Access. Microsoft applications such as: Exchange Server, Great Plains, Solomon, Navision, BizTalk, Business Contact Manager, CRM, InfoPath, Commerce Manager, Sharepoint, Project Server and MS Office products including Outlook and Outlook Express. Common business applications such as: Quickbooks, PeachTree, ACT!, Goldmine, as well as most industry specific applications.

Security

Offsite data is secured by the same AES 256-bit encryption technologies implemented by major financial institutions and government agencies. SonicWALL CDP also utilises public-key encryption and digital certificates as an additional layer of protection. Finally, every SonicWALL CDP customer has secure e-mail address and password authentication.

Compression

SonicWALL CDP has compression technology that achieves compression ranges from 2:1 to 5:1 depending on file type. This allows users to utilise their disk space very efficiently and creates smaller file transfers on the network.

Compliance

SonicWALL is committed to safeguarding business data. To that end, SonicWALL CDP meets and complies with all federal and industry regulations on the protection, accessibility, and retention of information. But SonicWALL goes beyond the minimum requirements for security and retention of information. Because SonicWALL's business is data security and retention, we take government and industry regulations seriously.

Remote Administration

IT Administrators can manage SonicWALL CDP, recover a deleted file for a customer, or view vital statistics from a remote location connected to the LAN. This saves the IT Administrator valuable time and resources instead of having to physically visit the customer's site for a simple file recovery like other backup solutions.