EqualLogic Adds Enhancements

NASHUA, N.H. -- EqualLogic today announced PS Series Software enhancements that deliver rapid copies of Microsoft application and file system data. The new Smart Copy function, standard with PS Series storage arrays, allows IT administrators of Microsoft Windows to improve the speed and reliability of database and file recovery and testing operations. Smart Copy extends the PS Series’ host integration capabilities to reduce the amount of time IT administrators spend managing and protecting Windows-based business applications.

The new Smart Copy capability is included with the PS Series Auto-Snapshot Manager. It leverages the PS Series storage array to produce rapid, host-integrated snapshots, clones and replicas of business applications to help IT administrators improve backup, recovery, maintenance and testing procedures. The new feature maintains EqualLogic’s tight integration with Windows Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS) functionality for application consistency and with the leading third-party backup solutions for best-of-breed backup capabilities.

As the fastest-growing major relational database management system according to IDC,[1] Microsoft SQL Server has become an increasingly important IT element for enterprises of all sizes, supporting a vast range of business-critical applications. “Our customers require strict data integrity, high availability and I/O performance,” said Kim Saunders, senior director of SQL Server marketing at Microsoft Corp. “It is critical that their data be protected and stored on scalable, reliable storage solutions. EqualLogic’s iSCSI-based PS Series storage delivers enhanced performance for transactional SQL Server environments. With Smart Copy, it is offering more options for customers looking for a smooth, safe and quick recovery process.”

EqualLogic Inc.