NetApp BlueXP Backup and Recovery Solution Brief

This solution brief outlines the features and benefits of NetApp BlueXP backup and recovery, which is designed to protect and archive ONTAP data, databases, and virtual machines using object storage. The document details the performance advantages of block-level incremental-forever backups, which preserve ONTAP storage efficiencies such as deduplication and compression. It also emphasizes the reliability of the solution, highlighting the immutability of data copies and the high durability of object storage. The automation capabilities of BlueXP are presented, including a single control plane for managing data protection across the entire data estate. Additionally, the brief discusses the security measures in place, such as end-to-end encryption and customer-managed keys. Cost efficiency is addressed, noting that users only pay for what is protected and can utilize low-cost storage tiers. Overall, BlueXP aims to simplify data protection and ensure compliance while maintaining high performance and reliability.