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Barracuda Backup Saves the Day and the Data
Technology Category
- Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Data Exchange & Integration
- Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) - Backup & Recovery
- Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) - Cloud Storage Services
Applicable Industries
- Consumer Goods
- Software
Applicable Functions
- Business Operation
- Facility Management
Services
- Cloud Planning, Design & Implementation Services
- System Integration
The Challenge
Thibodeaux, leader of inMusic’s IT team, originally sought a disk-based backup solution to shorten the lengthy restore process of his tape backup. He soon realized that cloud replication was a critical feature and began his search for the perfect solution. During the process of comparing backup products, inMusic’s tape library broke and destroyed its final tape. “Barracuda Networks delivered the Barracuda Backup 890 the next day!” said Mello. Transitioning from a Dell tape library, which required an administrator to spend time every day loading new tapes, to the Barracuda Backup Server, which requires no daily administration, saved inMusic’s IT team a significant amount of time.\n\nThe bare metal restore tool has also added tremendous value for inMusic. Due to a previous administrator’s error, inMusic lost a drive and then an entire RAID array. Major production problems ensued when 1.5 terabytes of data were lost. Mello inserted a new SAS drive and used bare metal restore to return everything to the way it was—within nine hours. Mello was very pleased with the process and resolution, stating, “There was no remapping involved, no renaming anything. All user shares were fully restored!”
About The Customer
Comprised of nine companies, inMusic is the largest DJ equipment manufacturer in the world. This elite family of hardware and software brands is dedicated to creating cutting-edge products that incorporate and build upon the latest in engineering, design, and technology. Director of IT Chad Thibodeaux and System Administrator Kyle Mello, oversee the IT strategy for inMusic brands.
The Solution
To address the challenges faced by inMusic, Barracuda Networks provided a comprehensive backup solution. The deployment included one Barracuda Backup 390, two Barracuda Backup 490s, two Barracuda Backup 690s, one Barracuda Backup 890, one Barracuda Backup 990, and one Barracuda Backup 1090. This array of backup appliances ensured that inMusic had a robust and scalable backup infrastructure.\n\nThe Barracuda Backup solution offered fast and easy installation, saving valuable IT resources. The intuitive web interface allowed for convenient remote management and multi-location management, which was crucial for inMusic's global operations. The bare metal restore tool proved to be invaluable, enabling the IT team to recover from significant data loss incidents quickly and efficiently. The ability to centrally manage multiple locations and set parameters for local branch office users further enhanced the solution's effectiveness.
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