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NetBackup™ Security and Encryption Guide

Datacenter-level security overview

Datacenter-level security comprises the core of NetBackup security functionality. It can consist of a workgroup, a single datacenter, or a multi-datacenter.

Table: Deployment models for datacenter-level security describes the deployment models unique to datacenter-level security.

Table: Deployment models for datacenter-level security

Type

Description

Workgroup

A small group of systems (less than 50) used with NetBackup in a wholly internal fashion.

Single datacenter

A medium-to-large group of hosts (greater than 50) and can back up hosts within the demilitarized zone (DMZ).

Multi-datacenter

Specifies a medium to large group of hosts (greater than 50) that span two or more geographic regions. They can connect by WAN. This configuration can also include hosts in the DMZ that are backed up.

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