Storage Area Network (SAN)                               

Indexing occurs inline with the existing backup process.  Indexing is a transparent process that only creates 2 to 3 minute lag per hour of backup. 

A full backup generates a full index.  Incremental backups update the previous full index so that it is always current.  Once the index is generated it is immediately queryable using a browser based interface or through API's. 

Virtual Tape Library (VTL)

Three options exist for VTL integration.  All options are transparent to the current archiving process and indexing occurs at 2 Gb/second. 

Option 1: The indexer can sit inline with the existing backup process, and transparently index data as it flows from the SAN to the VTL.

Option 2: The indexer can sit out of band, and emulate a vault.  Data can be dumped to the indexer for processing and then it is "thrown on the floor".

Option 3: The indexer can sit inline between the VTL and the vault. 

Network Attached Storage (NAS)

The indexing platform can act as a NDMP controller and collect data from NAS devices.   Using NDMP copy, data flows over the LAN to the indexer for high speed indexing.  Indexing can be performed on demand or on a scheduled basis.  The indexer supports simultaneous NDMP copies. 

Disk to Disk Backup (D2D)

The indexer can utilize NFS or CIFS in order to connect to a NAS device in a disk to disk backup environment.  Tape file images can be read and indexed using NFS or CIFS.

Legacy Tape Ingestion

Legacy tapes can be read directly into the indexer.  The indexer will build an index directly from the tape, without having to restore the files to the network.  The content of the tapes are immediately searchable, with the search results presenting the tape ID and location on tape.