Cohesity OST and SpanFS Integration for NetBackup

This white paper presents the technical characteristics of Cohesity's DirectIO protocol and its integration with NetBackup and SpanFS, aimed at enhancing cyber resilience. It outlines how DirectIO, an improved version of the OST protocol, enables NetBackup data to be stored on SpanFS, which is the underlying file system of Cohesity Data Cloud. The integration is designed to provide significant business outcomes, including rapid cyber recovery, linear scalability, and improved total cost of ownership. Additionally, it supports advanced use cases such as enhanced threat detection and AI-powered data insights. The document further details the architecture, key components, and expected benefits of this integration, emphasizing its role in addressing market challenges related to data protection and security. It also discusses the future capabilities that will be available to NetBackup users through this integration, including advanced security features and flexible deployment options.