How is ZRM different from Bakbone or Arkeia offerings?
• BakBone offering for MySQL is just an add-on module for NetVault backup. You have to buy the expensive NetVault software in addition to the module to protect MySQL data. • MySQL data is kept in proprietary BakBone format. You will always need a valid BakBone license to recover your own data. • The module does not take MySQL operational status into consideration. For example, you can not take advantage of near instantaneous backups if snapshots are available. Another example — you can not postpone backup if MySQL is under heavy use. The module does not provide reporting on MySQL status either. • In summary, the module provides a solution for backup administrator who already purchased BakBone software. • All of the above is applicable to Arkeia as well.
