
Then to protect this ExtremeZ-IP server directly with Acronis Backup & Recovery like any other Windows server. However, for an IT organisation that primarily uses Windows Servers, the recommended solution here would be to directly use ExtremeZ-IP on Windows with its AD integration as the file-server component instead of a Mac server.

It is also possible to back up Mac servers through the configuration described in this reference architecture. Larger deployments may require multiple instances of ExtremeZ-IP. Configure Time Machine to back up the Mac to the ExtremeZ-IP volume.ġ.2 - Target environment This reference architecture is suitable for deploying between one and 100 Mac workstations and laptops in IT environments utilizing Windows servers. Connect your Mac clients to the respective backup volume on the ExtremeZ-IP server. This can be done locally on the ExtremeZ-IP machine for standalone operation or through the central management server as part of a corporate deployment. Configure Acronis Backup & Recovery to back up the Time Machine volumes. Configure ExtremeZ-IP and set up the backup volumes. Install the Acronis Backup & Recovery agent on the ExtremeZ-IP server. Install ExtremeZ-IP on a suitable Windows server. Individual steps for setting up the backup: 1. Long-term archiving and retention based on corporate rules. Storage of Time Machine backups in the cloud via Acronis Backup & Recovery Online Backup. Support for different storage targets like disk, SAN, or tape. Integration of Time Machine vaults into a complete disaster recovery solution via Acronis Backup & Recovery backing up the ExtremeZ-IP server, optionally using deduplication. Backup of OS X® machines into a Windows® enterprise environment using Time Machine® and ExtremeZ-IP®. 15ġ - Executive Summary 1.1 - Introduction This reference architecture provides a guide for using Acronis® products to integrate Apple® Mac® machines into a centralised backup and disaster recovery setup: 1. 14ĭisaster recovery of the entire Time Machine server and data. Recovery from production ExtremeZ-IP to Mac client - file level. 12Īcronis Backup & Recovery configuration. Set up a volume for Time Machine in ExtremeZ-IP. Recommended Acronis backup & recovery storage configuration. Recommended time machine server configuration.

This document describes the technical requirements and best practices for implementation of a disaster recovery solution for the Mac® using Acronis Backup & Recovery® and ExtremeZ-IP®.Įxecutive summary. Acronis® Backup & Recovery for Mac® Acronis Backup & Recovery® & Acronis ExtremeZ-IP®
