Available functionalities of dataset and SnapVault integration with SnapManager

By using dataset and SnapVault integration with SnapManager, you can create, manage, verify and restore remote backup copies. You can select dataset policies, manage remote backup copies, perform temporary restore operations and remote backup integrity verification operations.

The following functionalities of dataset and SnapVault integration with SnapManager are available:

You can create and restore remote backup copies.
You can select policies related to the dataset created by Protection Manager.
You can protect created datasets, by doing the following:
- Creating remote backup copy on the SnapVault secondary.
- Using topologies supported by SnapManager and Protection Manager.
You can delete individual remote backup copies based on the backup version.
You can display remote backup copies that are available for restore.
You can perform a restore operation to a Recovery Storage Group using SnapVault remote backup technology.
You can perform remote backup integrity verification.

Dataset and SnapVault integration with SnapManager
A dataset is a collection of storage sets. SnapManager integrates with datasets and SnapVault to archive these storage sets to secondary storage. By replicating Snapshot copies of the storage sets to secondary storage, SnapVault provides you with a centralized disk-based backup solution.
Prerequisites for dataset and SnapVault integration with SnapManager
Before you integrate datasets and SnapVault with SnapManager, ensure that you have all required software installed. Also ensure that you meet the storage system, license, SnapMirror, and LUN placement requirements.
Limitations of dataset and SnapVault integration with SnapManager
When you integrate SnapManager with datasets and SnapVault, some limitations exist with dataset configuration, retention policies, Business Continuance, and verification.

Parent topic: Dataset and SnapVault integration