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Unified backup and recovery; anti-ransomware capabilities; rapid recovery; automated disaster recovery; compliance-focused data governance; pension-specific recovery workflows; global search capabilities.
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Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Systems for Risk Management
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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System Redundancy
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Redundant Data Centers Presence of geographically separated duplicate data centers for failover. |
Cohesity DataProtect is a web-scale platform that offers enterprise-grade features including geographically distributed clusters, which implies support for redundant data centers. Referenced in solution architecture documentation. | |
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Redundant Network Connections Secondary network links to maintain connectivity if the primary fails. |
Marketing and technical documentation reference redundant network paths for failover and continuous data availability. | |
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Redundant Power Supplies Backup power solutions such as UPS and generators for uninterrupted operations. |
Cohesity’s hardware and reference architectures specify dual power supplies and UPS for cluster nodes. | |
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RAID Storage Redundancy Use of RAID configurations for data loss protection in storage devices. |
RAID-based redundancy is a core part of Cohesity’s storage model to protect against drive failure. | |
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Automated Failover Capability of systems to automatically switch to backup resources with minimal downtime. |
System supports automated failover of nodes and services as part of high availability/disaster recovery flows. | |
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Hot/Cold Standby Systems Availability of hot or cold standby servers ready for quick activation. |
Cohesity supports both hot and cold standby for DR deployments according to solution guides. | |
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Server Clustering Group of servers linked to enhance redundancy and load balancing. |
Server clustering is a fundamental part of deployment and scalability in Cohesity, per product documentation. | |
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Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) Integration Integration with cloud-based DR solutions for rapid failover. |
Supports native DRaaS integrations such as AWS and Azure for cloud-based disaster recovery failover. | |
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Cross-region Replication Replication of data and services across multiple geographical regions. |
Supports cross-region replication between on-premises and cloud, including AWS, Azure, GCP. | |
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Hardware Fault Tolerance Ability to sustain operations in the event of hardware failures. |
Cluster can sustain node, disk, or hardware failures and continues operating (hardware fault tolerance). | |
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Virtualization Support Utilization of virtual machines for flexible and fast disaster recovery. |
VMware and Hyper-V virtualized environment support documented for disaster recovery. | |
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Load Balancer Redundancy Redundant load balancers to prevent a single point of failure. |
Redundant load balancers can be configured at network design to avoid SPOF, recommended in whitepapers. | |
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High Availability Architecture Architecture designed to minimize downtime and maintain service. |
High-availability, minimal downtime architecture is an enterprise selling point for DataProtect. | |
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Point-in-Time Recovery Ability to restore systems to a specific prior state. |
Point-in-time recovery (including ransomware recovery at any chosen snapshot) is a highlighted feature. |
Backup and Data Protection
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Automated Backup Scheduling Systematic, scheduled backups performed without manual intervention. |
Automated backup scheduling is a fundamental management interface feature. | |
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Incremental/Differential Backups Support for only backing up data that has changed since last backup. |
Incremental and differential backups are supported to optimize storage and speed. | |
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Offsite Backup Location Safe storage of backup data in a physically separate location. |
Offsite/cloud backup is a core part of Cohesity’s multi-location resilience offering. | |
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Backup Frequency How often backups are performed. |
No information available | |
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Backup Retention Policy Management Definition and enforcement of rules for how long backups are kept. |
User-defined retention policies managed at backup job level and enforced by policy engine. | |
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Encrypted Backup Storage Ensuring all backup data is encrypted in transit and at rest. |
Backups are encrypted both in transit and at rest using industry-standard algorithms. | |
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Backup Verification and Testing Regularly validates backup integrity and usability by testing restores. |
Automated regular verification and test restore jobs available per schedule. | |
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Granular Restore Capability Ability to restore individual files, databases, or other small elements. |
Granular/object-level restore for files, databases, mailboxes, and VMs available. | |
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Automated Backup Failure Alerts Instant notification if a scheduled backup fails or is incomplete. |
Backup failure alerts and reporting available via UI, email, and other notification mechanisms. | |
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Cloud Backup Integration Direct backup to trusted cloud storage providers. |
Native and partner integrations for direct cloud backup to AWS, Azure, or GCP. | |
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Snapshot Support Supports the creation of instant, space-efficient data snapshots. |
Snapshot support is one of the base-level mechanisms used for rapid data recoveries. | |
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Immutable Backups Protection from alteration or deletion for a set period. |
WORM (Write Once, Read Many) and immutable backup features designed specifically for ransomware defense. | |
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Multi-format Backup Support for backing up various data formats and systems. |
Multi-format protection and restore: files, databases, VMs, NAS, and cloud data. |
Disaster Recovery Planning and Orchestration
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Automated Recovery Workflows Predefined scripts/workflows for fast, consistent disaster recovery. |
Automated DR recovery workflows are managed through the UI with DR plans. | |
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Customizable Runbooks Editable recovery procedure documents integrated with the recovery system. |
Runbooks for recovery and workflow orchestration are customizable. | |
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Business Impact Analysis Tools Integrated tools for assessing the impact of various disruptions. |
No information available | |
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Recovery Point Objective (RPO) Minimum period between recovery points (measures potential data loss in disaster scenarios). |
No information available | |
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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. |
Automated DR plan testing can be scheduled to run test failovers automatically. | |
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Centralized DR Dashboard Unified UI to view status, progress, and issues with DR planning and activation. |
Central dashboard presents DR status, job success/failure, alerts, and recovery workflow progress. | |
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Change Tracking for Recovery Plans Version control and audit trails for modifications to recovery procedures. |
Change/audit tracking for DR plans and recovery jobs; versioning in place. | |
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Guided Recovery Wizards Step-by-step, user-friendly guides for executing recovery plans. |
Recovery flows are wizard-driven and guide users step by step for critical tasks. | |
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Role-based Plan Access Access controls to ensure only authorized personnel can view/modify DR plans. |
Role-based plan access using RBAC for plans, jobs, and data management. | |
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External Entity Notification Integration Built-in notification templates and integrations to alert third parties (customers, regulators) during events. |
Notifications can be triggered to third parties via integrated alerting and templating. | |
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Compliance Reporting for DR Plans Automated reports to validate compliance with regulatory standards. |
Compliance (SOX, GDPR, etc.) and associated reporting available as part of governance features. |
Monitoring and Alerting
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Real-time System Health Monitoring Continuous monitoring of hardware, software, and network components. |
System health and node metrics monitored in real time via dashboard and APIs. | |
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Automated Failure Detection Immediate identification of system malfunctions or outages. |
Component and node failures trigger automated detection and alerts. | |
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Customizable Alert Thresholds Ability to define what triggers alert notifications. |
Thresholds for backup window duration, failure count, storage thresholds can be customized. | |
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Multi-channel Alerts Support for sending notifications via email, SMS, voice, and app alerts. |
Alerts can be sent through email, SNMP traps, Slack, ServiceNow, and webhooks. | |
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Anomaly Detection Algorithms AI-based warnings for abnormal activity suggestive of problems. |
AI-powered anomaly and ransomware detection available as advanced feature set. | |
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Automated Escalation Policies Rules for escalating incidents to higher levels as needed over time. |
Escalation policies and notification routing mentioned in alerting configuration guides. | |
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Event Logging and Audit Trails Comprehensive logs for all operational events and alerts. |
Comprehensive audit logging built in for backup, recovery, access, and policy events. | |
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Dashboard Visualization Graphical representation of live system status and alerts. |
Dashboard visuals for health, jobs, failures, recovery points. | |
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Health-check Scheduling Routine tests of all key system components. |
Periodic system health checks configurable for all cluster nodes. | |
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Custom Incident Classification Tagging and prioritization of incidents based on severity and scope. |
No information available | |
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Historical Uptime Reporting Statistics on uptime and outage events over time. |
Historical uptime, backup and restore job success rates, and reporting available. |
Regulatory Compliance and Security
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Audit Trail Logging Comprehensive records of all key changes and accesses for compliance checks. |
Audit logs with filtering/exports for compliance included. | |
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Scheduled Compliance Reporting Automated reports demonstrating conformity to regulatory standards. |
Automated compliance reports (such as for GDPR/SOX) are built into governance features. | |
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Role-based Access Controls (RBAC) Defined user permissions based on responsibility and authority. |
Granular RBAC allows permissions by workload, user, action per documentation. | |
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Encryption (At Rest and In Transit) Industry-standard encryption for sensitive DR/BC data. |
Data is encrypted at rest using AES-256, in transit via TLS 1.2+. | |
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Single Sign-On (SSO) Support Integration with enterprise authentication solutions. |
Single Sign-On (SSO) supported via SAML 2.0 and OAuth integrations (ADFS/Okta/etc.). | |
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Multi-factor Authentication Extra authentication layers for secure system access. |
Multi-factor Authentication is available as a security feature. | |
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Separation-of-duties Enforcement Controls to mandate that no one user can compromise critical DR/BC processes. |
No information available | |
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Retention Policy Enforcement Automated enforcement of document/data retention policies for compliance. |
Retention rules defined and automatically enforced by backup policy. | |
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Vulnerability Scanning Integration Continuous checks for and notification of known security issues. |
Vulnerability scanning integrations are available as part of the security and compliance toolset. | |
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Data Sovereignty Controls Allows location-based data storage to comply with jurisdictional rules. |
Cloud and on-prem data can be geo-fenced or pinned to meet data sovereignty requirements (compliance with GDPR, etc). | |
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Regulator Access Modules Secure portals for regulator review of DR planning and testing records. |
No information available |
User Management & Permissions
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Granular Permission Levels Multiple, clearly defined user permission tiers. |
Advanced RBAC enables fine-grained permission segmentation for users and groups. | |
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User Management Dashboard Centralized interface for user administration actions. |
GUI admin dashboard allows centralized user and permission management. | |
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Privilege Escalation Controls Alerts and controls around elevation of user privileges. |
Actions that result in privilege escalation are logged, and approval workflows are configurable. | |
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User Activity Monitoring Tracking and monitoring of user actions within the system. |
All user actions and system activity are logged for post-incident and compliance reporting. | |
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Automated User Provisioning/De-provisioning Automatic onboarding/offboarding of users as employment status changes. |
User provisioning/de-provisioning through integrations with AD/LDAP/SSO and API hooks. | |
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Delegated Administration Ability to delegate administration roles to business units, with oversight. |
No information available | |
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User Access Reviews Periodic, automated reviews of permission appropriateness. |
Tools provided for scheduled user access review and periodic reauthorization based on risk/compliance needs. | |
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Integrated Directory Support Integration with Active Directory or LDAP for user federations. |
Native integration with AD/LDAP for user/group synchronization and management. | |
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Self-service Password Reset User ability to reset passwords securely and independently. |
Users can reset their passwords through self-service portal (with RBAC and SSO integration). | |
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Access Policy Management Tools to configure and monitor role-based access policies. |
UI allows visualization, management, and tracking of all access roles and policies. |
Testing and Simulation
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Scheduled Full-scale DR Testing Automated or manual system-wide disaster recovery test routines. |
Full system DR tests (manual or automated) are supported in DR runbooks. | |
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Partial/Component-level Testing Testing specific system components in isolation. |
Component-level recovery tests available via test/restore workflow configuration. | |
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Simulated Disaster Scenarios Built-in disaster scenarios for realistic practice exercises. |
Test scenarios (ransomware attack, hardware failure, etc.) can be simulated in workflows. | |
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Automated Testing Result Reports System-generated outcomes from all tests and drills. |
All DR and backup tests generate machine-readable and/or exportable test reports. | |
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Issue and Action Logging Logs problems, resolutions, and follow-up actions from each test. |
Issue and remediation event logs maintained for each DR test/exercise. | |
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Regulatory Certification Support Integrated modules to support regulatory certifications. |
Documentation references support for regulatory certifications including reporting and anti-tamper features. | |
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After-action Review Tools Guidance for post-exercise performance assessment. |
Post-test/incident analysis and tracking features built in (after-action reporting). | |
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Automated Remediation Guidance Recommendations and tasks generated from failed test steps. |
Automated suggestions offered by system based on test results. | |
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Drill Frequency Configuration Supports defining how often regular testing should occur. |
No information available | |
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Test Impact Simulation Simulation capability to quantify impacts of disruption without executing full tests. |
Impact of potential disruptions can be simulated within the DR orchestration module. |
Integration and Interoperability
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API Access for Automation APIs for automating DR/BC processes or integration with ITSM/orchestration tools. |
Documented public APIs for backup, restore, and DR/BC workflow automation. | |
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Third-party Software Compatibility Ability to connect and function with diverse DR and backup products. |
Supports wide array of backup/DR platforms and can integrate with third-party solutions. | |
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Data Import/Export Tools Easily move data into and from DR/BC environments. |
Import/export of backup data and metadata for migration or disaster scenarios supported. | |
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Cloud Platform Integration Out-of-the-box support for AWS, Azure, GCP, and/or other relevant providers. |
Native (out-of-the-box) integration for AWS, Azure, GCP cloud platforms supported. | |
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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. |
No information available | |
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Directory Services Integration Connection to organizational directory and access services. |
Integrates with corporate directory solutions for access and policy synchronization. | |
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Single Pane of Glass Management Manage, monitor, and respond across environments from one console. |
Single management console including all DR, backup, and governance workflows. | |
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Legacy System Support Tools or connectors for older hardware and software integration. |
Supports legacy system migration/connectivity via import/export tools. | |
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Event-driven Automation Hooks Triggers and hooks for programmatic responses to incidents. |
Automation hooks based on events available in workflow APIs. |
Usability and Accessibility
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Intuitive User Interface Simple, user-friendly layout minimizing operator error. |
Highly rated UI for ease of use, minimizing operational error risk. | |
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Accessible Design (WCAG) Compliance with accessibility standards for users with disabilities. |
Major accessibility guidelines (WCAG) referenced in latest documentation as design goal. | |
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Mobile Access and Management Full-featured admin console accessible from mobile devices. |
Mobile web admin console and responsive UI; mobile features highlighted in datasheets. | |
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Multi-language Support System UI and notifications available in multiple languages. |
Support for major languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese. | |
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Quick Access Shortcuts Hotkeys, bookmarks, or favorite lists for rapid recovery actions. |
Frequently used actions/bookmarks available in dashboard UI. | |
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Context-specific Help On-demand help articles and training at points of action. |
Tooltips, in-context help, and video tutorials are available from the admin console. | |
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Automated Error Correction Suggestions Inline tips for resolving config or process problems. |
Automated suggestions/corrections for common errors built into workflow tools. | |
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Clear Incident Communication Interface Built-in notifications for team and stakeholder coordination. |
Team/stakeholder notifications built into workflow/incident templates. | |
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Minimal Disruption Recovery Flows Streamlined workflows designed to reduce operator stress and cognitive load. |
Workflows designed for ease of use and rapid execution to reduce operator stress. | |
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Performance Assistance Tools Guidance and suggestions for system tuning before or during incidents. |
Suggestions/configuration wizards for backup performance and troubleshooting included. |
Performance and Scalability
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Maximum Concurrent Recovery Sessions Number of disaster recovery operations that can run simultaneously. |
No information available | |
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Data Restore Speed The speed at which critical pension fund data can be restored. |
No information available | |
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Failover Activation Time Time taken to activate failover systems. |
No information available | |
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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. |
Dynamic resource allocation and auto-scaling for cloud/hybrid deployments documented. | |
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Latency Reporting Monitoring of end-to-end response times during DR events. |
Cluster latency monitoring and reporting available via dashboard/API. | |
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Dynamic Resource Pooling Aggregates unused resources for burst DR operations. |
Resource pooling and dynamic burst allocation for restore jobs in DR situations. | |
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Performance Bottleneck Alerts Automated notification if DR/BC processes are hindered by hardware/software limits. |
Performance bottleneck alerts and mitigation suggestions are part of admin dashboard. |
Support & Vendor Management
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24/7 Vendor Support Hotline Always-available technical and operational support line. |
24/7 technical support hotline included in all enterprise support contracts. | |
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Vendor DR Performance Assurance SLA-based performance guarantees for DR/BC systems. |
Vendor DR performance via SLA; posted public SLAs and performance commitment. | |
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Support Ticketing System Integrated platform for logging and tracking support requests. |
Support ticket system provided (web portal and email integration). | |
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Vendor Escalation Matrix Clearly defined escalation ladder for unresolved or critical issues. |
Escalation matrix for critical issues referenced in Cohesity support documentation. | |
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Self-help Resource Library Comprehensive, searchable help articles and documentation. |
Online searchable documentation and knowledge base available for all users. | |
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Onsite Support Availability Option for remote or physical technician intervention. |
Onsite and remote (phone/remote desktop) support options available as part of support offerings. | |
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Scheduled Maintenance Calendar Transparent plan for routine support and upgrades. |
Scheduled maintenance and update calendars published and communicated to clients. | |
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System Documentation Quality Comprehensiveness and clarity of vendor-supplied technical documents. |
Extensive technical documentation, architect guides, and quickstart documents available. | |
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Customer Feedback Mechanism Channel for reporting bugs and suggesting improvements. |
Support portal allows customer feedback, feature suggestions, and bug reporting. | |
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Training and Certification Programs Structured programs for staff upskilling on DR/BC systems. |
Training, certification, and learning tracks for Cohesity DataProtect referenced in partner/user documentation. |
Disaster Recovery Systems for IT and Infrastructure
Backup infrastructure, replication technology, and recovery procedures ensuring business continuity in the event of system failures or disasters.
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Backup Infrastructure
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Automated Backup Scheduling Ability to schedule and automate data backups at customizable intervals. |
Cohesity DataProtect supports automated backup scheduling as part of its unified backup solution (confirmed in product documentation and marketing materials). | |
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Incremental Backups Supports only backing up changed or new data since the last backup, reducing resource usage. |
Product literature specifies support for incremental backups, which is a core feature of Cohesity DataProtect. | |
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Full Backups Ability to create comprehensive backups of entire systems or databases. |
Supports full backups as part of comprehensive data protection policy settings. | |
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Encryption at Rest Data backups are encrypted during storage to prevent unauthorized access. |
Encryption at rest is a standard compliance feature of Cohesity DataProtect. | |
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Backup Retention Policy Management Ability to set, configure, and automate data retention periods for backups. |
Backup retention policy management is included in product's data governance and compliance features. | |
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Cloud Backup Option Option to store backups in the cloud for offsite recovery. |
Supports cloud backup to AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and others as explicitly listed on the Cohesity website. | |
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On-Premise Backup Option Ability to maintain backup copies at physical site(s) for local recovery. |
On-premise backup option available and commonly deployed (per product specs). | |
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Backup Verification & Integrity Checking Automatic validation and integrity checks of created backup files. |
Product includes automatic backup verification, health checks, and integrity checking by design. | |
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Backup Compression Ability to compress backup data to optimize storage space. |
Backup compression is a feature tied to storage optimization in Cohesity DataProtect. | |
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Backup Logging & Auditing Provides logs and audit trails for backup operations. |
Backup logging and auditing capabilities are included for compliance and troubleshooting. | |
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Backup Speed Maximum achievable speed for creating backup copies. |
No information available | |
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Supported File Types Variety of system and file types the backup system can handle. |
No information available | |
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Multi-location Backup Support Ability to create and manage backups across multiple geographic locations. |
Cohesity provides multi-location/global backup features for distributed and international organizations. |
Replication Technology
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Real-Time Data Replication Data changes are replicated instantly to backup locations. |
Real-time and near real-time replication capabilities described in product literature. | |
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Asynchronous Replication Replication occurs at intervals, possibly with a slight lag behind production. |
Supports asynchronous replication; this is standard for DR scenarios. | |
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Synchronous Replication Updates occur simultaneously at both primary and replica sites. |
Synchronous replication options available for zero RPO/RTO use cases (per product documentation). | |
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Cross-Platform Replication Ability to replicate data between different operating systems or infrastructure platforms. |
Cross-platform replication is cited for hybrid cloud, multi-cloud, and on-premises to cloud strategies. | |
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Replication Bandwidth Control Can limit or schedule replication data flow to avoid network congestion. |
Replication bandwidth can be controlled or throttled, as described in admin documentation. | |
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Failover Automation Automated switching to replica systems in case of primary system failure. |
Failover automation is a key part of DR orchestration in Cohesity DataProtect. | |
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Replication Monitoring and Alerts System monitors health/status of replication, sending alerts if issues are detected. |
System allows for monitoring and alerting specifically on replication processes. | |
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Replication Latency Time delay between data being written to the primary and appearing at the replica. |
No information available | |
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Multi-Site Replication Support Capability to replicate information to more than two sites for higher resilience. |
Multi-site replication supported for resilience and compliance (per datasheets and marketing). | |
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Versioning Support Allows roll-back and access to previous versions of replicated data. |
Versioning support for previous file/database states as part of restore capability. | |
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Data Consistency Verification Ensures data integrity and consistency between primary and replica copies. |
Data consistency checks run as part of backup and replication verification. | |
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Selective Replication Ability to choose specific data sets or applications to replicate. |
Supports selective replication and backup by workload, policy, or application. |
Recovery Procedures
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Automated Recovery Orchestration Automated procedures for restoring key services/applications with minimal manual intervention. |
Automated recovery orchestration is included as part of DR workflow automation. | |
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Disaster Recovery Playbooks Detailed, standardized recovery scripts or manuals for various scenarios. |
Disaster recovery playbooks and automation are featured in product documentation; standard for the industry. | |
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Granular Restore Capabilities Ability to restore specific files, applications, databases, or systems as required. |
Granular restore capabilities: restore files/filesystems, databases, applications, or full systems. | |
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Rollback/Point-in-Time Restore Restoration to a specific time or backup snapshot. |
Rollback and point-in-time restores enabled through versioning and snapshot technology. | |
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Self-Service Restore Interface Authorized users can initiate restore processes through a web GUI or portal. |
Self-service restore interface provided through Cohesity's web GUI. | |
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Testing and Simulation Tools Support for running disaster recovery test drills without impacting production. |
Testing & simulation tools provided for DR exercises without impacting production. | |
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Recovery Speed Estimated time to recover a critical system or essential data. |
No information available | |
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Automated Application Dependency Mapping System maps and restores interdependent applications in a required order. |
Application dependency mapping is provided in the DR orchestration interface. | |
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Comprehensive Documentation Accessible and up-to-date documentation for all recovery scenarios. |
Documentation is comprehensive and available for all major DR scenarios. | |
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Multi-Platform Recovery Support Ability to restore systems running on different technology stacks or clouds. |
Multi-platform recovery supported (physical, virtual, cloud, different OS). |
Testing & Validation
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Scheduled DR Drills Ability to plan and execute regular disaster recovery test events. |
Scheduled DR drills can be planned and executed using testing features. | |
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Automated Test Execution Automated workflows for running DR simulations. |
Automated test execution for DR scenarios is supported. | |
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Reporting and Analytics Generate reports of test outcomes, response times, and gaps. |
Provides reporting and analytics on test outcomes and recovery events. | |
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Compliance Checklists Ensures tests meet regulatory requirements. |
Compliance checklists are available (coverage of SOX, GDPR, and other standards). | |
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Role-Based Test Access Limits who can initiate, monitor, or stop DR tests. |
Role-based test access is supported through RBAC and user permissions. | |
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Test Environment Isolation DR test environment is segregated to prevent interference with production. |
Test environment isolation supported—can conduct drills without affecting live data. | |
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Test Frequency How often DR tests are conducted. |
No information available | |
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Real-Time Monitoring During Tests Visibility into processes and results during live drill execution. |
Real-time drill monitoring available in web management interface. | |
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Automated Gap Analysis System evaluates outcomes to identify weaknesses or failures after each test. |
Automated post-test gap analysis is supported in compliance and analytics modules. |
Business Continuity Planning Integration
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BCP Template Support Includes or integrates with standardized business continuity planning templates. |
Provides BCP template support and integrates with planning documents. | |
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Critical Operations Prioritization Enables ranking and quick restoration of the most vital business applications. |
Critical operations prioritization is a standard part of orchestration workflows. | |
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Dependency Mapping Tools Visualizes operational and data dependencies to inform BCP planning. |
Dependency mapping tools available in backup/recovery and BCP workflows. | |
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Cross-Team Alerting Notifies relevant business units during BCP/DR events. |
Cross-team alerting is featured as part of the notification system. | |
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Third-Party Service Failover Supports failover processes for critical vendor-supplied services. |
Supports failover, including integration with third-party services as needed for business continuity. | |
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RTO/RPO Dashboard Displays recovery time objective and recovery point objective metrics related to current DR plans. |
Shows RTO/RPO objectives and status in dashboard. | |
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Policy Versioning Track and manage changes in BCP/DR policies over time. |
Policy versioning is provided for BCP/DR configurations. | |
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Pre-Defined Incident Scenarios Library of scenario templates for rapid response during various disaster types. |
Pre-defined incident/disaster scenarios and templates included. |
Monitoring & Alerts
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24/7 System Health Monitoring Round-the-clock monitoring of backup, replication, and DR resources. |
24/7 system health monitoring stated in product SLA and documentation. | |
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Custom Alert Triggers Users can define custom alerts based on metrics or incidents. |
Custom alert triggers configurable via management interface. | |
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Automated Escalation Procedures Automate notification and escalation to response teams when incidents are detected. |
Automated escalation procedures are part of incident management workflows. | |
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Alert Severity Levels Categorizes alerts by criticality or urgency. |
Alert severity levels supported for incident prioritization. | |
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Centralized Alert Dashboard Unified dashboard for managing and responding to all DR-related alerts. |
Centralized alert dashboard available for all system, backup, DR, and compliance events. | |
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Notification Channels Supports multiple notification channels (email, SMS, call, chat). |
Multiple notification channels supported: email, SMS, integrations, etc. | |
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Alert Resolution Tracking Track status and resolution of alerts/incidents. |
Alert resolution tracking is visible in incident management portion of the dashboard. | |
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Automated Incident Ticketing Creates support tickets for failures or critical alerts automatically. |
Automatic incident ticketing for failures and critical alerts. |
Security & Compliance
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Encryption In-Transit Backup and replication data is encrypted during transfer. |
Encryption of data in-transit is a standard security control for the product. | |
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Access Control & User Permissions Granular control over who can access, modify, or restore backup data. |
Access control and user permissions are granular and centrally managed. | |
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Audit Trail Logging Detailed logs to track who accessed or changed DR systems or data. |
Audit trail logging for access, backup, restore, and changes to the system. | |
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Regulatory Compliance Certifications Support for compliance with SOX, GDPR, FINRA, SEC, or local standards. |
Regulatory compliance certifications (e.g., GDPR, SOX, etc.) are highlighted in product materials. | |
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Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Enhanced authentication for administrative access to DR components. |
Multi-factor authentication required for administrative access. | |
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Data Masking/Anonymization Sensitive data in backups can be masked during test recovery. |
Data masking for test recoveries and governance is supported. | |
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Immutable Backups Backups cannot be altered or deleted within defined retention windows. |
Immutable backups are promoted as an anti-ransomware control. | |
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Compliance Reporting Automated compliance and audit reports to demonstrate controls. |
Compliance reporting is automated and accessible via the dashboard. | |
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Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) Assign access by roles for least-privilege operation. |
RBAC supported throughout the platform. |
Scalability & Performance
(5 Yes /5 Known /7 Possible features)
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Horizontal Scaling Support Can add more resources or nodes as the system grows. |
Horizontal scaling via nodes and multi-cluster support. | |
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Performance Monitoring Tools to monitor resource usage and identify bottlenecks. |
Performance monitoring and analytics available as part of system dashboard. | |
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Max Supported Data Volume Maximum volume the DR platform can reliably back up and recover. |
No information available | |
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Concurrent Backup/Restore Jobs Number of simultaneous backup or restore operations supported. |
No information available | |
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Multi-Tenant Support Supports hosting DR for multiple lines of business or brokerages. |
Multi-tenant support available; used by service providers and resellers as referenced in several case studies. | |
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Load Balancing Spreads backup/restore workload automatically across resources. |
Load balancing of backup/restore operations is managed automatically as per technical documentation. | |
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Resource Auto-provisioning System can automatically assign storage, compute resources as needs change. |
Automatic resource provisioning described as part of platform's scaling features. |
Usability & Access
(6 Yes /6 Known /7 Possible features)
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Web-Based Management Interface Modern, browser-accessible dashboard for system management. |
Web-based management interface is the standard administrative portal. | |
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Mobile Access Ability to monitor and manage DR systems via mobile devices. |
Mobile management available via apps and mobile-optimized web portal. | |
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API Integration Open APIs for integration with monitoring, orchestration, or ticketing tools. |
API integration supported for orchestration, monitoring, and ticketing. | |
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Contextual Help/Documentation Built-in help and documentation relevant to current tasks. |
Built-in contextual help and dynamic documentation throughout the UI. | |
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Multi-Language Support User interfaces and documentation available in multiple languages. |
No information available | |
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Accessibility Compliance Interfaces comply with accessibility standards for users with disabilities. |
Accessibility features documented in customer support documentation (WCAG compliance details, etc.). | |
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Customizable Dashboards Users can adapt views and widgets to personal or organizational needs. |
Customizable dashboards available for system monitoring and analytics. |
Vendor Support & Service Reliability
(7 Yes /7 Known /8 Possible features)
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24x7 Support Availability Vendor offers round-the-clock support for critical incidents. |
24x7 support available according to Cohesity support SLAs. | |
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Service Level Agreements (SLAs) Agreed-upon guarantees for availability and issue response. |
SLAs for uptime and support provided as part of enterprise agreements. | |
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High Availability Architecture DR product itself is architected for high uptime with redundant components. |
Platform is architected for high availability, featuring redundancy and failover. | |
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Uptime Guarantee The percentage of time the service is guaranteed to be operational. |
No information available | |
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Proactive Issue Notification Vendor notifies customers about disruptions or vulnerabilities proactively. |
Proactive notifications about system disruptions or major vulnerabilities are part of communications policy. | |
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Dedicated Technical Account Manager Option for a named technical advisor from the vendor. |
Option for a named technical account manager is available as part of premium support packages. | |
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Customer Training Programs Vendor provides training to ensure effective product use. |
Customer training programs offered online and in-person. | |
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Community and Knowledge Base Access Active user community and searchable technical knowledge base. |
Community forums and searchable knowledge base accessible via Cohesity support portal. |
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