OpenText Data Protector
Enable simple, secure data backup and recovery
Overview
What can OpenText Data Protector do for you?
Embrace legacy and modern workloads
Protect multiple OSes, storage platforms, hypervisors, and business applications by backing up multiple copies to disk, tape, or cloud, locally and remotely.
Recover data instantly with self-service
Leverage native app integrations for quick and easy backup and recovery. An enhanced interface offers self-service recovery for single items.
Restore operations quickly and efficiently
Minimize losses, maintain business reputation, and defend against ransomware attacks with quick recovery, from granular file restores to automated bare metal recoveries.
Backup data from cloud workspaces
Easily protect all online data across your business applications, including Oracle®, SAP®, SAP HANA®, Microsoft® Office 365™, and more.
Data Protector’s native app integration for databases, especially SAP, allows online backups without impacting performance, a crucial feature for our clients.
Why OpenText Data Protector?
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Standardized protection across environments
Simplify with unified architecture for centralized data protection across physical, virtual, and cloud environments.
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Application-consistent recovery
Ensure application-aware back up and point-in-time recovery for seamless business continuity.
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Advanced virtual server protection
Leverage VMware™ and Hyper-V™ integrations for agentless back up and instant recovery options.
Key features
Smart back up scheduling
Plans backups for the best times automatically to ensure important files are backed up first and work isn’t slowed down during busy hours.
Different backup types
Offers a choice of full backups, quick backups (only what’s changed) and mirror backups (exact copies).
Security protection
Protects data in transit to storage and prevents unauthorized backup access with strong passwords.
Easy backup and recovery options
Empowers users to quickly find and restore single files or even whole systems.
Backup health monitoring and alerting
Checks backup health regularly, providing easy-to-read status reports as well as alerts if something goes wrong.
Cloud backup support
Connects with popular cloud services to ease migrating old backups to cheaper storage or backing up to multiple places for safety.
Accelerate the value of OpenText Data Protector
Professional Services
OpenText Professional Services combines end-to-end solution implementation with comprehensive technology services to help improve systems.
- Get a trusted partner to guide your information management pathYour journey to success
- Propel your business into the future with modern solutionsNextGen Services
- Accelerate your information management journeyConsulting Services
- Unlock the full potential of your information management solutionCustomer Success Services
Partners
OpenText helps customers find the right solution, the right support, and the right outcome.
- Search OpenText's Partner directoryFind a Partner
- Industry-leading organizations that enhance OpenText products and solutionsStrategic Partners
- Explore OpenText's Partner solutions catalogApplication Marketplace
Training
OpenText Learning Services offers comprehensive enablement and learning programs to accelerate knowledge and skills.
- Meet the demands of all types of users for effective adoptionLearning Services
- Unlimited access to training with personalized tiers to fit your needsLearning Subscriptions
- Get expertise as neededFlexible Credits
Communities
Explore our OpenText communities. Connect with individuals and companies to get insight and support. Get involved in the discussion.
- Explore ideas, join discussions, and networkOpenText community
Premium Support
Optimize the value of your OpenText solution with dedicated experts who provide mission-critical support for your complex IT environment.
OpenText Data Protector resources
The modern cyberthreat landscape demands a security-driven rethink of backup strategies
Read the white paperTop ten features of OpenText Data Protector for ransomware recovery
Read the reportOpenText Data Protector: Secure backup, fast recovery
Read the ebookOpenText Enterprise Backup and Recovery Data Protector Security
Read the position paperOpenText Data Protector
Read the flyerOpenText Data Protector for Cloud Workloads
Read the flyerOpenText Data Protector Enterprise Suite
Read the overviewThe modern cyberthreat landscape demands a security-driven rethink of backup strategies
Read the white paperTop ten features of OpenText Data Protector for ransomware recovery
Read the reportOpenText Data Protector: Secure backup, fast recovery
Read the ebookOpenText Enterprise Backup and Recovery Data Protector Security
Read the position paperOpenText Data Protector
Read the flyerOpenText Data Protector for Cloud Workloads
Read the flyerOpenText Data Protector Enterprise Suite
Read the overviewHow Fujairah National Group improved their back up strategy’s compliance and disaster recovery
Read the blogHow OpenText Data Protector revolutionized back-up operations at global pharmaceutical leader
Read the blogEnterprise backup and CloudAlly backup software in one convenient package
Read the blogWhat’s new in OpenText Data Protector 24.3
Read the blogBackup and recovery Software for organizations moving away from VMWare
Read the blogWhy should one have a second and third copy of a backup?
Read the blogHow Fujairah National Group improved their back up strategy’s compliance and disaster recovery
Read the blogHow OpenText Data Protector revolutionized back-up operations at global pharmaceutical leader
Read the blogEnterprise backup and CloudAlly backup software in one convenient package
Read the blogWhat’s new in OpenText Data Protector 24.3
Read the blogBackup and recovery Software for organizations moving away from VMWare
Read the blogWhy should one have a second and third copy of a backup?
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Enterprise data backup is the process of copying and archiving company data to ensure it can be recovered in case of data loss, corruption, or disaster. It's crucial for businesses because:
- It protects against data loss due to hardware failure, human error, or cyberattacks.
- It ensures business continuity in case of disasters.
- It helps meet regulatory compliance requirements.
- It safeguards valuable intellectual property and customer information.
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While related, data backup and disaster recovery serve different purposes:
- Data backup: This is the process of creating copies of data to protect against loss. It focuses on individual files or datasets.
- Disaster recovery: This is a broader plan that includes backup but also covers how to restore entire systems and resume normal operations after a major disruption.
A comprehensive enterprise data backup solution should include both backup and disaster recovery capabilities.
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The frequency of data backups depends on several factors:
- Critical data: Should be backed up in real-time or near-real-time.
- Frequently changing data: Daily backups are often recommended.
- Relatively static data: Weekly or monthly backups may suffice.
Many enterprise data backup solutions offer continuous data protection, which backs up data whenever changes are made. This ensures minimal data loss in case of an incident.
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Cloud-based backup solutions offer several advantages:
- Scalability: Easily adjust storage capacity as needs change.
- Accessibility: Access backups from anywhere with internet connection.
- Cost-effectiveness: Reduce on-premises infrastructure costs.
- Automatic updates: Always have the latest security features.
- Off-site storage: Natural protection against on-site disasters.
However, it's often recommended to have a hybrid approach, combining cloud and on-premises backup for maximum protection.
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Modern enterprise data backup solutions offer ransomware protection through:
- Immutable backups: Create backups that can't be altered or deleted.
- Air-gapped backups: Store backups offline or in isolated networks.
- Anomaly detection: Identify unusual backup behavior that might indicate an attack.
- Rapid recovery: Quickly restore systems to a pre-attack state.
- Regular testing: Ensure backups are clean and recoverable.
By implementing these features, businesses can significantly reduce the impact of potential ransomware attacks.
