Anyone Implementing Encryption Between VTL and Physical Tape Library?
Updated: 21 May 2010 | 5 comments
I know it's not strictly a NetBackup topic, but I'm backing up to a VTL using NetBackup and I want to implement a low cost solution to encrypt data when the VTL exports the data to physical tape. I know this is possible but I'm looking for a proven solution that can be done on a pretty tight budget.
If any of you are currently encrypting in this way and could take a minute to point me in the right direction I'd really appreciate it.
Thanks,
Chris
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Media server encryption option (MSEO)
The NetBackup MSEO option will allow you to backup unencrypted to VTL (copy 1) and then encrypt the duplicates to physical tape (copy 2).
It is a proven solution that works with NetBackup.
Thanks Reagan, but I should
Thanks Reagan, but I should have mentioned I'm backing up a lot of data from NetApp filers direct to tape with NDMP so MSEO isn't an option for me. This has been confirmed with Symantec.
So far I've found Neoscale Cryptostor and Avax Paranoia 3 as potential solutions, does anyone have experience of using these appliances?
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Hardware encryption
HI Chrisa72,
Sorry, I don't have any experience with any encryption appliances. Another option would be to upgrade the tape drives to LTO-4 and use a software to manage the encryption keys. I'm not sure if NetBackup 6.5.4 has a supported encryption key management feature.
Hi Reagan, I looked into that
Hi Reagan,
I looked into that option but for what I'd spend upgrading my drives I may as well just buy the encryption appliances.
Thanks for taking the time to answer :-)
Cheers,
Chris
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Not sure how much it costs
But you could look into Sun KMS encryption.
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