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UltraBac Software Releases Version 9.1 with Customized Reporting and MySQL Agent

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UltraBac Software's latest release, Version 9.1, offers users customized reporting options, a MySQL Agent, and support for thin disk provisioning and direct write to ESX Datastore. These features aim to enhance data protection and virtual machine storage utilization. With the ability to assign and commit virtual machine disk (VMDK) space on demand, users can allocate virtual disks as space is used, increasing storage utilization. Additionally, the product provides a VMDK Agent, allowing users to create ESX and GSX VMDK files during regular Windows image backups, and automatically updating the base VMDK file with differential and incremental backups.

Key Takeaways:

  • UltraBac Version 9.1 supports customized reporting options, enabling users to generate tailored reports for their data protection needs.
  • The product includes a MySQL Agent, designed to provide quick and easy restores in case of a failure, and is a direct solution for the popular open source database.
  • The VMDK Agent allows users to create ESX and GSX VMDK files during regular Windows image backups and automatically updates the base VMDK file with differential and incremental backups.
  • UltraBac Version 9.1 supports thin disk provisioning and direct write to ESX Datastore, allowing users to allocate virtual disks as space is used, increasing storage utilization.
  • The product also enables users to generate a single Windows image backup job that creates either an ESX VMDK file or a GSX VMDK file, reducing processing time and storage requirements.
  • UltraBac's support of VMware vStorage Thin Provisioning allows users to assign and commit virtual machine disk (VMDK) space on demand, increasing storage utilization.
  • The VMDK Agent can be purchased as an add-on to either UltraBac or UBDR Gold, offering flexibility to users.
  • The MySQL Agent provides a direct solution for the popular open source database, reducing the need for workaround solutions.
  • UltraBac Software's CEO and founder, Morgan Edwards, emphasizes the importance of providing automated and space-efficient data protection, citing customer interest and reducing costs.
  • The product is available now, with pricing starting at $495 for the UltraBac Server Edition and $1,095 for the UltraBac Enterprise Edition.

Statistics:

  • UltraBac Software's Version 9.1 offers customized reporting options.
  • The VMDK Agent allows users to create ESX and GSX VMDK files during regular Windows image backups.
  • Thin disk provisioning and direct write to ESX Datastore enable users to allocate virtual disks as space is used.
  • VMware vStorage Thin Provisioning allows users to assign and commit virtual machine disk (VMDK) space on demand.
  • The MySQL Agent provides quick and easy restores in case of a failure.
  • UltraBac's support of VMware vStorage Thin Provisioning increases storage utilization.
  • The VMDK Agent can be purchased as an add-on to either UltraBac or UBDR Gold.

Sources:

  • "UltraBac Software Releases Version 9.1 with Customized Reporting and MySQL Agent" by Biotech Week editors
  • UltraBac Software
  • Gartner, Inc.
  • Morgan Edwards, CEO and founder of UltraBac Software
  • UltraBac Software's Version 9.1 release notes

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