Standby Server
With the ARCA's Instant Virtualization capability, in minutes, the ARCA device can be configured to function as a Standby server. This eliminates costly downtime due to server hardware failures. The ARCA virtualizes servers directly from the backup image so there is no need to convert backup images to virtual hard disks. Once the server is virtualized it retains all of the system settings and application state so it is completely transparent to end users. The backups continue to occur after a server is virtualized so when it comes time to restore back to physical hardware you have the latest changes to your end users' data.
Disaster Recovery Testing
The ARCA’s virtualization allows disaster recovery testing by verifying backup images. There are 3 modes, Real, Test, and Test with Networking. Use the testing modes to verify your images, use Real Mode in the event of a disaster. Your system can be restored in minutes, not days. This provides built-in redundancy and allows shorter RTO's (Recovery Time Objectives).
Features
- Runs Directly From the ARCA
- Vitualize a Server in Less Than 30 minutes
- Hardware Independent
- Select a Point-in Time Snapshot Just Before the Failure
- Virtual Server Will Have the Same Network Settings
- Backups Occur During Virtualization
- Virtualize Directly From Backups
- Perform Real or Test Virtualizations
Server Virtualization Process
- Identify Server to be Virtualized
- Specify RAM
- Select Virtualization Mode
- Select Backup File
- Run Virtual Machine Creator
- Boot Virtual Machine