Maxava HA Enterprise Case Study for Guilford Police Department

This case study details the implementation of Maxava HA Enterprise by the Guilford Police Department in Connecticut. The department faced significant challenges with data loss due to tape drive failures, which resulted in the corruption of police records that are mandated by law to be kept for extended periods. The IT Manager, Sgt. Hank Lindgren, sought a reliable disaster recovery solution after experiencing issues with traditional tape backup systems. The case study outlines how the department utilized Maxava HA Enterprise's remote journaling capabilities to successfully restore critical data. It explains the process of creating a 'Save File' on the old IBM i server and transferring it back to the source box, which allowed for a clean restoration of data within hours. The effectiveness of Maxava HA Enterprise is highlighted, emphasizing its role in safeguarding vital information and enhancing the department's operational efficiency. This case study serves as an informative resource for other organizations considering similar disaster recovery solutions.