Background
A company that mines precious metals currently utilizes an on-premises Commvault installation for disaster recovery and business continuity. Seeking to enhance their recovery capabilities, they have engaged Subcontractor to migrate to a Commvault implementation leveraging multiple AWS availability zones for improved redundancy and recoverability.
Project Scope
- Install and Configure Production CommServe: Set up CommServe in the Production Region/AZ, including planning, installation, and post-installation tasks.
- Install and Configure Components: Deploy and configure Media Agents, DDB, Index Cache, and VSA Proxy Server for optimal performance and redundancy.
- Create and Configure Storage Infrastructure: Establish Storage Pools, Libraries, Mount Points, and Policies to manage data storage and retention.
- Configure Backup and Recovery Policies: Define Storage Policies, Schedule Policies, and Client Groups to streamline backup operations and ensure data consistency.
- Create Auxiliary Copies and Replication: Implement Dash, AUX, and Replication Copies to facilitate data replication and ensure data availability.
Benefits
- Enhanced Disaster Recovery: Leveraging AWS cloud services enhances redundancy and recoverability, ensuring minimal data loss and downtime in the event of a disaster.
- Scalability and Flexibility: By migrating to AWS, Yamana Gold gains scalability and flexibility to adapt to evolving business needs and data growth.
- Cost Optimization: Moving to a cloud-based solution eliminates the need for costly on-premises hardware and maintenance, resulting in potential cost savings.
- Improved Performance: Optimal configuration and deployment of Commvault components, including DDB and Media Agents, ensure high-performance backup and recovery operations.
