Deployment Scenarios
Overview
This document details how to deploy the three StoreGrid operating modes to provide the required backup solution.
How to Deploy StoreGrid
StoreGrid Clients will be installed in Desktops, Laptops & Servers to backup the data from those systems to the StoreGrid Server. StoreGrid supports backing up of Servers such as File Servers, MS SQL Database Servers, Exchange Servers etc., for backups.
StoreGrid Backup Server will be installed in the system where the backed up data is to be stored. If the backed up data is to be stored in a SAN, NAS, USB Drives or some other disk based storage device, you can install StoreGrid in a nearby PC and mount the SAN, NAS devices using networking protocols (CIFS in windows and NFS in Linux) and then configure the StoreGrid Backup Server to store the data in the device.
StoreGrid Replication Server will be installed in the system where the StoreGrid Server redundantly mirrors the backed up data. In an ideal deployment, the Replication Servers are installed in an offsite location (like a datacenter or a geographically remote location), to make sure there is an offsite copy of the backed up data in case of disaster recovery.
Deployment Scenarios
Typically StoreGrid can use two deployment models. They are,.
Local & Offsite Backups - Store the backup data locally and a redundant copy offsite. Offsite Backups - Store all backup data offsite (via Internet/VPN).
Local & Offsite Backups
In this deployment, the user can deploy the StoreGrid Server in the LAN and the Replication Server in a geographically remote location. This enables two copies of backup data in (1) local and (2) remote location. As a Service Provider if you offer the Backup Service to SMBs with large amount of data to backup, this approach suits best.
The redundant storage of backup data can be addressed by deploying an offsite replication server. As the backup server is local, the restores are very fast, but an offsite redundant storage is necessary for disaster recovery. Hence, deploying an offsite replication server is highly recommended. A Service Provider can sell the standard backup solution for local deployment and upsell the Replication as a premium service for his customers.
Offsite Backups
In this deployment, the user can deploy the StoreGrid Server in an offsite location and the Replication Server (optional) in a geographically remote location to the StoreGrid Server. This enables two copies of backup data in remote locations. As a Service Provider if you offer the Backup Service to a lot of SMBs and SOHOs, this approach suits best. Also if your customers are mobile (more laptops) and need backup instantly when they are online.
The redundant storage of backup data in the replication server, though optional, is highly recommended. The Replication Server gives the option for the user (the StoreGrid clients) to restore the data from the Replication Server if the Backup Server is down. This ensures even if the connectivity to the Backup Server is erroneous, you have an option to restore from the Replication Server, which is ideally deployed in a different datacentre.
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