Openstack DR Solution For a Leading US-based Backup And Recovery Solutions Provider
Overview
A leading provider of backup and recovery solutions for virtualization sought to ensure high availability, rapid deployment times, and effective monitoring and management of its IT infrastructure. With a focus on disaster recovery and data protection, they collaborated with ACL Digital to address key challenges in orchestrating OpenStack cloud infrastructure.
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Challenges
Develop an OpenStack native product to enable disaster recovery and data protection for infrastructure orchestrated on the OpenStack cloud
To provide users with the ability to group VMs and schedule backups as needed
Implement an automated cleanup policy to optimize storage usage
Integration with multiple backend storage solutions to accommodate diverse infrastructure requirements
Ensure optimal RPO to minimize downtime
Provide flexibility in deciding RTO
Solution
- Developed a plugin for integration with OpenStack Horizon
- Developed a Command Line Interface (CLI), similar to OpenStack, allowing users to interact with the product efficiently and perform tasks from the command line
- Periodic and Incremental Backup Solutions according to predefined policies to optimize data storage and minimize resource usage
- Users were provided with multiple types of restores, including selective, in-place, and one-click restores, catering to diverse recovery needs and scenarios
- Support for Multiple OpenStack Distributions of OpenStack, ensuring compatibility and flexibility for users across different environments
Outcomes
- Enhanced user experience, increased productivity, and ease of use
- Greater flexibility and scalability with improved storage optimization and resource efficiency
- Ensured compatibility and seamless integration across diverse environments
- Enhanced resilience and reliability
- Minimized downtime, and maintained business continuity
