ASUSTOR-Based Backup Appliance from NAKIVO
✔ Simple setup and integration
✔ Independent from production machines
✔ Faster backup and replication
✔ Cost-optimized appliance
✔ Backup solution from $2.50 per workload/month
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ASUSTOR Backup Appliance at a Glance
Integrated Backup Appliance
One device combining software and hardware for data backup, replication, recovery, storage and deduplication
Independent from Production
Separate data protection resources from the systems running core business operations for higher reliability
Higher Backup Speeds
Faster backups with direct data transfers to NAS disks with built-in compression, deduplication, etc.
Simple Deployment
Install the solution on ASUSTOR in minutes for highly functional, enterprise-grade data protection
Disaster Recovery Orchestration
Create automated disaster recovery workflows to instantly restore data in any scenario
Ransomware Resilience
Enable immutability for backups stored on ASUSTOR NAS to ensure protection against ransomware infections
Discover How to Create an ASUSTOR-Based Backup Appliance
Supported operating systems
The NAKIVO solution can be deployed on NAS devices running ASUSTOR Data Master (ADM) v3.5–v4.2.
Deploy in minutes
Easily install NAKIVO Backup & Replication on ASUSTOR NAS and run the first backup workflow in minutes.
Protect multiple environments
Efficient data protection for virtual, physical, cloud and SaaS environments from a single interface.
Direct backup to cloud
Set up automatic backup copies to a public cloud (Amazon S3, Wasabi, Azure Blob, Backblaze B2) and other S3-compatible platforms.
Enterprise-Grade Data Protection
on ASUSTOR NAS
Create an All-in-One Backup Appliance
NAKIVO Backup & Replication is an advanced multifunctional software solution capable of data backup, recovery, replication, deduplication, and compression. With the NAKIVO solution installed on an ASUSTOR device, you get a high-performance enterprise-grade backup appliance with a simple web interface.
Recover Data Instantly
With the Flash VM Boot feature, NAKIVO Backup & Replication enables you to boot VMs directly from backups stored on the ASUSTOR NAS appliance. A booted VM can then be moved to the production environment for permanent use. With granular recovery, the solution allows you to restore individual files and application objects to their original or custom locations without recovering the entire VMs.
Ensure Ransomware Protection
Enable immutability for backups stored on ASUSTOR NAS disks to protect them from change, deletion or encryption by ransomware. For additional data protection, store backup copies in the cloud or on a detached storage device or send backups to tape. You can also use encryption and advanced role-based access control to prevent unauthorized access to data protection activities and backup data.
Optimize Backup Performance
The solution can write backup data directly to NAS disks, bypassing the limitations of network protocols such as SMB and NFS. Perform incremental backups using native change tracking technologies to copy only the changed data blocks. Set LAN-Free Data Transfer modes (Hot Add and Direct SAN Access), Network Acceleration and Advanced Bandwidth Throttling to optimize the use of network resources.
Send Backups to Multiple Targets
Store multiple backup copies in different storages to avoid a single point of failure. An ASUSTOR NAS running NAKIVO Backup & Replication can be used as an onsite backup storage that is still separate from your production environment. For additional reliability, use the solution to send backup copies offsite and to cloud storages (Amazon S3, Azure Blob, Backblaze B2 or Wasabi) and other S3-compatible platforms directly from NAS disks. Additionally, you can send backups to tape for long-term retention and enhanced data resiliency.
Automate Data Protection Tasks
Streamline routine activities and avoid overlaps by scheduling data protection tasks using the Calendar dashboard. Automatically back up workloads based on specified criteria using the Policy-Based Data Protection feature. You can also set jobs to run one after the other using job chaining. Monitor all activities from the Overview dashboard for a bird’s-eye view of your data protection infrastructure.
Create Disaster Recovery Workflows
An ASUSTOR NAS running NAKIVO Backup & Replication can be used for disaster recovery (DR). With the solution’s Site Recovery feature, create and automate disaster recovery workflows. Custom workflows can include source VM shutdown, network mapping, custom scripts, and final VM replication. Test customized DR workflows without disrupting your production environment. In case of a disaster, preset workflows can be initiated with a single click.
Reduce Storage Space Consumption
The backup appliance is capable of data compression and deduplication which greatly reduces the size of your backups. By skipping swap files, partitions, and unused blocks during backup or replication workflows, NAKIVO Backup & Replication makes backups even smaller. Overall, after deduplication and compression, backed up data takes up to 10 times less storage space.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an ASUSTOR NAS?
ASUSTOR NAS is a standalone high-performance computer that includes CPU(s), RAM modules, and storage disks. It also has a separate operating system (OS) installed. When you deploy a backup solution on ASUSTOR NAS, you create a complete backup appliance providing data protection for hybrid and cloud environments.
What environments can I protect with NAKIVO Backup & Replication on an ASUSTOR NAS?
With the NAKIVO solution installed on ASUSTOR NAS, you can protect the following environments:
Can backups be written directly to NAS disks?
Yes. NAKIVO Backup & Replication installed on an ASUSTOR NAS can bypass the overhead of network protocols such as SMB and NFS to write backup data directly to NAS disks.
Can I use the ASUSTOR backup appliance for disaster recovery?
Yes. With the Site Recovery feature, you can set custom recovery (DR) workflows for different scenarios. Test workflows without disrupting your production environment. Automatically initiate pre-configured failover processes in case of a disaster or perform automated failback to move your VMs back to the main site with minimal downtime.
How can I protect backup data from ransomware with NAKIVO Backup & Replication?
An ASUSTOR NAS running NAKIVO Backup & Replication is an onsite storage that is separate from your production environment. This allows you to eliminate a single point of failure and ensure data recoverability. To further enhance data protection, enable immutability for backups stored on NAS disks or send backup copies to public clouds (Amazon S3, Azure Blob, Wasabi and Backblaze B2) and other S3-compatible platforms or tape.
How do I start using the NAKIVO solution?
Download the NAKIVO Backup & Replication Free Trial to access the full-featured version of the solution for 15 days. Contact our experts to schedule a custom demo or book a free deployment session.
