Continuous data protection with seconds of RPO; journal-based recovery; automated failover and failback; non-disruptive testing; analytics and reporting for compliance; specialized pension fund data protection; multi-cloud mobility.
Hardware and software solutions that ensure pension fund operations can continue during disruptions, including redundant data centers, automated failover systems, and recovery planning tools.
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Redundant Data Centers Presence of geographically separated duplicate data centers for failover. |
Zerto Platform offers geographically separated data centers supported via multi-site replication for disaster recovery (as documented at https://www.zerto.com). | |
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Redundant Network Connections Secondary network links to maintain connectivity if the primary fails. |
Redundant network connections are a standard part of enterprise-grade DRaaS platforms, and Zerto documentation discusses network failover capabilities. | |
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Redundant Power Supplies Backup power solutions such as UPS and generators for uninterrupted operations. |
Backup power is implied by data center partnerships and DRaaS requirements, but not specifically mentioned. Most DRaaS providers include this. | |
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RAID Storage Redundancy Use of RAID configurations for data loss protection in storage devices. |
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Automated Failover Capability of systems to automatically switch to backup resources with minimal downtime. |
Zerto allows automated failover/failback, as stated in product marketing and user documentation. | |
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Hot/Cold Standby Systems Availability of hot or cold standby servers ready for quick activation. |
Hot standby is supported via continuous data protection and journal-based recovery with multiple target sites. | |
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Server Clustering Group of servers linked to enhance redundancy and load balancing. |
Clustering of virtual machines and replication groups is supported, facilitating load balancing and redundancy. | |
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Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) Integration Integration with cloud-based DR solutions for rapid failover. |
No information available | |
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Cross-region Replication Replication of data and services across multiple geographical regions. |
Cross-region replication is a core feature of Zerto, supporting cloud and on-premises targets in different geographies. | |
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Hardware Fault Tolerance Ability to sustain operations in the event of hardware failures. |
Zerto provides continuous operations during hardware failure via virtual machine-level protection and replication. | |
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Virtualization Support Utilization of virtual machines for flexible and fast disaster recovery. |
The platform is virtualization-native, supporting VMs across VMware, Hyper-V, and cloud platforms. | |
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Load Balancer Redundancy Redundant load balancers to prevent a single point of failure. |
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High Availability Architecture Architecture designed to minimize downtime and maintain service. |
High Availability is central to the Zerto architecture, as seen in SLA and reference architectures. | |
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Point-in-Time Recovery Ability to restore systems to a specific prior state. |
Journal-based recovery supports point-in-time restores for systems/VMs. |
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Automated Backup Scheduling Systematic, scheduled backups performed without manual intervention. |
Automated backup scheduling occurs via journaling and retention policies configurable in the UI. | |
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Incremental/Differential Backups Support for only backing up data that has changed since last backup. |
Journal stores only changes, enabling incremental or differential backups by design. | |
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Offsite Backup Location Safe storage of backup data in a physically separate location. |
Offsite backup is intrinsic to Zerto's replication across sites/clouds. | |
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Backup Frequency How often backups are performed. |
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Backup Retention Policy Management Definition and enforcement of rules for how long backups are kept. |
Retention policy management is supported via UI configuration. | |
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Encrypted Backup Storage Ensuring all backup data is encrypted in transit and at rest. |
Zerto encrypts backup and replication data both at rest and in transit. | |
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Backup Verification and Testing Regularly validates backup integrity and usability by testing restores. |
The system regularly tests restore integrity and provides verification logs. | |
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Granular Restore Capability Ability to restore individual files, databases, or other small elements. |
Granular restore (file, VM, application) is supported by journal and file-level restore features. | |
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Automated Backup Failure Alerts Instant notification if a scheduled backup fails or is incomplete. |
Automated backup failure alerts are part of the system's monitoring and alerting suite. | |
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Cloud Backup Integration Direct backup to trusted cloud storage providers. |
Integration with public and private clouds supported for direct backup. | |
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Snapshot Support Supports the creation of instant, space-efficient data snapshots. |
Journal enables instant snapshotting functionality. | |
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Immutable Backups Protection from alteration or deletion for a set period. |
Journaling provides immutability for the retention window set in configuration. | |
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Multi-format Backup Support for backing up various data formats and systems. |
Zerto supports backup of multiple data formats and workloads, including VMs, databases, files, etc. |
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Automated Recovery Workflows Predefined scripts/workflows for fast, consistent disaster recovery. |
Automated workflows for recovery, failover, and failback are key in Zerto orchestration. | |
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Customizable Runbooks Editable recovery procedure documents integrated with the recovery system. |
Runbook customization is included, allowing tailored recovery procedures. | |
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Business Impact Analysis Tools Integrated tools for assessing the impact of various disruptions. |
Analytics include Business Impact Analysis tools for DR planning (noted in strong reporting/analytics capabilities). | |
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Recovery Point Objective (RPO) Minimum period between recovery points (measures potential data loss in disaster scenarios). |
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Recovery Time Objective (RTO) Maximum acceptable downtime for restoring operations. |
No information available | |
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Automated DR Plan Testing Ability to automatically run and validate recovery plans on a scheduled basis. |
Non-disruptive DR plan testing can be scheduled and automated in Zerto. | |
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Centralized DR Dashboard Unified UI to view status, progress, and issues with DR planning and activation. |
Centralized dashboard provides status/progress for all DR plans and jobs. | |
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Change Tracking for Recovery Plans Version control and audit trails for modifications to recovery procedures. |
No information available | |
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Guided Recovery Wizards Step-by-step, user-friendly guides for executing recovery plans. |
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Role-based Plan Access Access controls to ensure only authorized personnel can view/modify DR plans. |
Role-based access to DR plans is standard in Zerto permissions & user management. | |
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External Entity Notification Integration Built-in notification templates and integrations to alert third parties (customers, regulators) during events. |
No information available | |
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Compliance Reporting for DR Plans Automated reports to validate compliance with regulatory standards. |
Compliance and analytics reports can be generated for auditing and standards validation. |
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Real-time System Health Monitoring Continuous monitoring of hardware, software, and network components. |
Real-time health, job, and replication status are visible in the Zerto UI. | |
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Automated Failure Detection Immediate identification of system malfunctions or outages. |
Immediate identification of outages and system failures reported automatically. | |
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Customizable Alert Thresholds Ability to define what triggers alert notifications. |
Customizable alerting thresholds for metrics, failures, and backup events in Zerto UI. | |
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Multi-channel Alerts Support for sending notifications via email, SMS, voice, and app alerts. |
Alerting available via email, app, and API (multi-channel). | |
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Anomaly Detection Algorithms AI-based warnings for abnormal activity suggestive of problems. |
No information available | |
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Automated Escalation Policies Rules for escalating incidents to higher levels as needed over time. |
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Event Logging and Audit Trails Comprehensive logs for all operational events and alerts. |
Event/audit logging occurs for DR, backup and admin events. | |
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Dashboard Visualization Graphical representation of live system status and alerts. |
Dashboard includes visualizations and reporting tools. | |
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Health-check Scheduling Routine tests of all key system components. |
No information available | |
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Custom Incident Classification Tagging and prioritization of incidents based on severity and scope. |
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Historical Uptime Reporting Statistics on uptime and outage events over time. |
Zerto provides historical uptime/outage statistics for protected workloads. |
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Audit Trail Logging Comprehensive records of all key changes and accesses for compliance checks. |
Audit tracking for compliance is part of the analytics suite. | |
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Scheduled Compliance Reporting Automated reports demonstrating conformity to regulatory standards. |
Periodic compliance and monitoring reports can be scheduled/exported. | |
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Role-based Access Controls (RBAC) Defined user permissions based on responsibility and authority. |
Permissioned access based on user roles is standard. | |
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Encryption (At Rest and In Transit) Industry-standard encryption for sensitive DR/BC data. |
Zerto encrypts data both in transit and at rest, as per compliance documentation. | |
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Single Sign-On (SSO) Support Integration with enterprise authentication solutions. |
Single Sign-On via SAML and enterprise authentication is supported. | |
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Multi-factor Authentication Extra authentication layers for secure system access. |
Multi-factor authentication is supported for admin/user access. | |
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Separation-of-duties Enforcement Controls to mandate that no one user can compromise critical DR/BC processes. |
Zerto supports separation of duties through roles and permissions. | |
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Retention Policy Enforcement Automated enforcement of document/data retention policies for compliance. |
No information available | |
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Vulnerability Scanning Integration Continuous checks for and notification of known security issues. |
Vulnerability scanning is referenced among Zerto security integrations, though depends on integration with external tools. | |
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Data Sovereignty Controls Allows location-based data storage to comply with jurisdictional rules. |
No information available | |
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Regulator Access Modules Secure portals for regulator review of DR planning and testing records. |
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Granular Permission Levels Multiple, clearly defined user permission tiers. |
Granular user and permissions levels are supported. | |
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User Management Dashboard Centralized interface for user administration actions. |
User management occurs from a centralized UI/dashboard. | |
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Privilege Escalation Controls Alerts and controls around elevation of user privileges. |
No information available | |
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User Activity Monitoring Tracking and monitoring of user actions within the system. |
User action/event monitoring and logging are standard. | |
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Automated User Provisioning/De-provisioning Automatic onboarding/offboarding of users as employment status changes. |
No information available | |
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Delegated Administration Ability to delegate administration roles to business units, with oversight. |
Delegated administration is included for multi-tenant and partner management scenarios. | |
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User Access Reviews Periodic, automated reviews of permission appropriateness. |
No information available | |
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Integrated Directory Support Integration with Active Directory or LDAP for user federations. |
Active Directory and LDAP integration is supported for authentication and user management. | |
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Self-service Password Reset User ability to reset passwords securely and independently. |
No information available | |
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Access Policy Management Tools to configure and monitor role-based access policies. |
Access policy management is part of the Zerto administrative UI. |
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Scheduled Full-scale DR Testing Automated or manual system-wide disaster recovery test routines. |
Zerto supports scheduled DR testing across the entire protected environment. | |
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Partial/Component-level Testing Testing specific system components in isolation. |
Partial/component-level failover testing is supported. | |
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Simulated Disaster Scenarios Built-in disaster scenarios for realistic practice exercises. |
Zerto supports simulation and non-disruptive tests of disaster scenarios. | |
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Automated Testing Result Reports System-generated outcomes from all tests and drills. |
Result reports are generated automatically after tests and failovers. | |
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Issue and Action Logging Logs problems, resolutions, and follow-up actions from each test. |
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Regulatory Certification Support Integrated modules to support regulatory certifications. |
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After-action Review Tools Guidance for post-exercise performance assessment. |
After-action/post-mortem review tools are part of Zerto analytics after testing. | |
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Automated Remediation Guidance Recommendations and tasks generated from failed test steps. |
No information available | |
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Drill Frequency Configuration Supports defining how often regular testing should occur. |
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Test Impact Simulation Simulation capability to quantify impacts of disruption without executing full tests. |
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API Access for Automation APIs for automating DR/BC processes or integration with ITSM/orchestration tools. |
Zerto REST API allows full automation and integration. | |
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Third-party Software Compatibility Ability to connect and function with diverse DR and backup products. |
Third-party compatibility is documented for a wide variety of backup, storage, and orchestration tools. | |
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Data Import/Export Tools Easily move data into and from DR/BC environments. |
Data import/export tools are available. | |
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Cloud Platform Integration Out-of-the-box support for AWS, Azure, GCP, and/or other relevant providers. |
Integration with AWS, Azure, GCP, IBM Cloud, Oracle Cloud documented. | |
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ERP/Finance System Integration Native or API-based integration for key pension operations data feeds. |
No information available | |
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Regulatory Data Exchange Automated sharing of compliance and DR status with regulators. |
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Directory Services Integration Connection to organizational directory and access services. |
Directory services integration included (AD/LDAP). | |
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Single Pane of Glass Management Manage, monitor, and respond across environments from one console. |
Zerto's management console provides a single-pane-of-glass UI for all environments. | |
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Legacy System Support Tools or connectors for older hardware and software integration. |
No information available | |
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Event-driven Automation Hooks Triggers and hooks for programmatic responses to incidents. |
No information available |
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Intuitive User Interface Simple, user-friendly layout minimizing operator error. |
Zerto UI is known for ease of use and intuitive design. | |
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Accessible Design (WCAG) Compliance with accessibility standards for users with disabilities. |
No information available | |
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Mobile Access and Management Full-featured admin console accessible from mobile devices. |
Web-based platform supports mobile management for admins. | |
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Multi-language Support System UI and notifications available in multiple languages. |
Not as far as we are aware.* Multi-language support is limited; English is primary. Some documentation/support in other languages. | |
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Quick Access Shortcuts Hotkeys, bookmarks, or favorite lists for rapid recovery actions. |
No information available | |
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Context-specific Help On-demand help articles and training at points of action. |
In-console help and tooltips for many areas. | |
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Automated Error Correction Suggestions Inline tips for resolving config or process problems. |
No information available | |
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Clear Incident Communication Interface Built-in notifications for team and stakeholder coordination. |
Clear incident and alert notifications interface in UI. | |
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Minimal Disruption Recovery Flows Streamlined workflows designed to reduce operator stress and cognitive load. |
Workflow automation reduces operator workload during recovery. | |
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Performance Assistance Tools Guidance and suggestions for system tuning before or during incidents. |
No information available |
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Maximum Concurrent Recovery Sessions Number of disaster recovery operations that can run simultaneously. |
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Data Restore Speed The speed at which critical pension fund data can be restored. |
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Failover Activation Time Time taken to activate failover systems. |
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Supported User Base Maximum number of concurrent users supported for recovery and continuity processes. |
No information available | |
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Storage Capacity Maximum volume of backup data supported. |
No information available | |
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Throughput Under Load Tests Performance under system stress scenarios. |
No information available | |
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Auto-scaling Resources Ability to scale compute, storage, and network resources dynamically. |
Cloud-native platform supports auto-scaling resources in cloud environments. | |
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Latency Reporting Monitoring of end-to-end response times during DR events. |
Monitoring of DR process latency is available in analytics. | |
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Dynamic Resource Pooling Aggregates unused resources for burst DR operations. |
No information available | |
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Performance Bottleneck Alerts Automated notification if DR/BC processes are hindered by hardware/software limits. |
Performance alerts for bottlenecks and failures are part of the system. |
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24/7 Vendor Support Hotline Always-available technical and operational support line. |
24/7 support line documented as available to all Zerto customers. | |
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Vendor DR Performance Assurance SLA-based performance guarantees for DR/BC systems. |
Service Level Agreements for RPO/RTO/Support are in place. | |
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Support Ticketing System Integrated platform for logging and tracking support requests. |
Support ticketing system included for customer requests. | |
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Vendor Escalation Matrix Clearly defined escalation ladder for unresolved or critical issues. |
Defined escalation processes shown in Zerto support documentation. | |
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Self-help Resource Library Comprehensive, searchable help articles and documentation. |
Help resources, knowledge base, and documentation library are available online. | |
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Onsite Support Availability Option for remote or physical technician intervention. |
Onsite/remote enterprise support options are available from Zerto and partners. | |
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Scheduled Maintenance Calendar Transparent plan for routine support and upgrades. |
Zerto maintains a public maintenance/status calendar. | |
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System Documentation Quality Comprehensiveness and clarity of vendor-supplied technical documents. |
Documentation is extensive and well-regarded within industry reviews. | |
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Customer Feedback Mechanism Channel for reporting bugs and suggesting improvements. |
No information available | |
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Training and Certification Programs Structured programs for staff upskilling on DR/BC systems. |
Training and certification are available via Zerto training portal. |
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