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Integrating Veeam with HPC for Enhanced Data Protection


luciaonmatteo

Hi everyone,

I’m looking to explore how to effectively integrate Veeam with High-Performance Computing (HPC) environments to enhance data protection Here are some strategies for integrating Veeam with HPC for better data protection:

  1. Backup Scheduling: Utilize Veeam’s scheduling features to back up HPC workloads during off-peak hours to minimize impact on performance.
  2. Incremental Backups: Take advantage of Veeam's incremental backup capabilities to reduce storage requirements and backup windows, which is crucial for large HPC datasets.
  3. Data Reduction Techniques: Use Veeam’s built-in deduplication and compression features to optimize storage usage when backing up large HPC environments.
  4. Snapshot Integration: Integrate Veeam with storage snapshots to quickly capture the state of HPC workloads without significant downtime.
  5. Regular Testing: Implement a regular testing schedule for restores to ensure that your data protection strategies are effective and that recovery times meet your needs.

I’d love to hear your experiences and insights!

 

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David Johnson
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  • October 7, 2024

Hey there! Veeam is the perfect option for HPC backup. Are you using a hypervisor or bare metal for your environment? 

I’d also recommend using a Scale Out Backup Repository (SOBR) for the best protection. This is considered a best practice for the 3-2-1-1-0 backup strategy. It’ll provide you with the best protection from ransomware or even data center disasters since your data will also be protected off-site.

(Shameless plug) Backblaze B2 offers fast, S3 compatible object storage for SOBR. 

Our team published a blog post about how to incorporate SOBR. We also published an Ebook on some of the best practices for server backup.