Network Integrity Introduces Real-Time Replicator for NT.

MARLBOROUGH, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 25, 1997--

Major corporations implement Real-Time Replicator 

for data protection

Network Integrity (R), Inc., a leading provider of next-generation backup solutions, today announced the introduction of Real-Time Replicator (TM) for NT. The Real-Time Replicator is the first product in Network Integrity's mainline strategy to provide the most innovative and comprehensive solutions for real-time backup and recovery for the NT marketplace. Network Integrity also announced that major corporations including USTrust, Citicorp and Viacom rely on Real-Time Replicator for NT to protect their NT file systems.

"With the Real-Time Replicator, I am now able to run our mission-critical NT servers on a 7 X 24 basis. Prior to implementing the Real-Time Replicator, we had to shut down our services in order to perform backups. It has already saved us thousands of dollars in this area alone," said Matthew Rice, senior network manager of USTrust Bank.

Real-Time Replicator for NT

The only complete data replication solution, Real-Time Replicator for NT's real-time replication and low bandwidth approach provides data protection solutions previously unavailable with traditional backup programs. Real-Time Replicator only copies the data that has changed either in real-time mode (byte level) or changed/deleted file mode (file level). This low bandwidth approach can be used around the clock on the LAN or across a WAN. And because it copies continuously, a replica of the data can be kept up-to-date within milli-seconds.

Multiple scheduling options

Real-Time Replicator for NT is unique because it offers time scheduled replication. The selection of the files to be replicated, the destination, the type of replication (real-time or changed/deleted file replication), as well as the start/stop time for all jobs is controlled through user defined schedules. Multiple schedules can be established on a per server basis and can run concurrently.

Guaranteed integrity of replicated data

Real-Time Replicator always writes replicated data on the target server in the same order in which it was written on the source server. This ensures that all applications, including databases can start-up successfully on the replicated data at any point in time.

"Set and forget" operations

Real-Time Replicator recovers from interruptions, such as server or link cycling, or bandwidth loss without requiring manual intervention and without having to re-copy files. It initiates and continues replication of all types of files including databases, executables, memory mapped files, etc. and operates with full fidelity on all open files, even files open exclusively for write which are being updated as replication occurs. The result is "set and forget" replication assuring that replicated files will be available on a target server (locally or remotely positioned) when needed.

Scheduled pause and resume replication for off-line backup or copying

With Real-Time Replicator, a schedule can be set to pause the incorporation of journalized changes on the target, and then launch an NT script to run a copy or batch job. When the job terminates, the destination automatically "catches up" to the source. Using this feature, critical files can be rotated through a disk-based archive, or a backup tool can be used to back up to tape -- without impacting the source system. Since the data continues to be written to the journal on the target server, replication from the source server to the target server continues during the archiving, eliminating the need to recopy files once the jobs are completed.

Enterprise level management

Multiple Real-Time Replicator server sites can be managed from a single NT workstation or server. Furthermore, Real-Time Replicator management can be integrated into a network management system via SNMP.

Demonstrable Benefits for Data-Centric Organizations

Maintaining 7 X 24 network operations

Real-Time Replicator copies files from a production server (the source) to a target server with minimal network utilization requirements. Batch backup can then be performed on the replicated data on the target server directly to tape -- without terminating replication. This eliminates the need to run backups nightly, leaving the production server(s) available to users on a 7 X 24 basis.

Up-to-date, on-line restores of deleted or corrupted files 

Real-Time Replicator copies data continuously as it changes, keeping an up-to-date replica of files on a target server. File copies of the replica can be made to disk using standard NT commands. These file copies are available for quick and easy restores of deleted or corrupted files, minimizing data loss.

Protect against server disaster (replicate to alternate local server)

Real-Time Replicator replicates data from a source to a target server, as it changes. If the source server fails, the data is residing on the drive of the secondary (target) server. Users can log-in to the target to access their data. And because Real-Time Replicator always maintains write order fidelity when copying, the replicated data is always in a recognized file state when opened by an application.

Protect against site disaster (replicate to alternate off-site server)

Because Real-Time Replicator only replicates data as it changes, it requires minimal bandwidth. Therefore, it can maintain a current replica of data on a target server situated remotely at a disaster recovery hot site. In the case of a site disaster, the users have a current replica of their data available on the remote target server at the disaster recovery site.

In addition, file copies of the replica can be made to disk or tape using standard NT commands and backup utilities. These file copies are available for restores of corrupted files, should the site disaster result in a data corruption event.

Back-up remote sites

Real-Time Replicator's low bandwidth requirement makes it practical for the first time to back-up from a remote site across a WAN to a central site. The data from the remote servers is replicated over the WAN, as it changes, to a target server established at the central site. The files are replicated either on a scheduled or continuous basis. File copies of the replicated data on the target server can be made to disk or tape using standard NT commands and back-up utilities.

Pricing and Availability

Real-Time Replicator for NT is shipping in September. It is available directly from Network Integrity as well as from Network Integrity's Value Added Resellers. Pricing is $2,999 per server. Each copy of Real-Time Replicator for NT can be used on a single server as a source, a target or both. One source can replicate to multiple targets. Multiple targets can replicate to one source.

About Network Integrity

Privately-held Network Integrity, Inc., is a leading provider of next-generation backup and recovery solutions. Delivering on its mission, Network Integrity provides more than 175,000 users across major industries superior solutions for data protection through products that guarantee the integrity and availability of users' network data. The Company's NetWare product, LANtegrity, delivers the highest levels of data integrity through its data vault approach. The Network Integrity World Wide Web site can be accessed at http://www.netint.com . -0-

Network Integrity, LANtegrity and their logotypes are registered trademarks of Network Integrity, Inc. Real-Time Replicator is a trademark of Network Integrity, Inc. All other brands or product names are trademarks of their respective owners.

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