StorageCraft VirtualBoot for vSphere

StorageCraft Technology Corp. announced VirtualBoot for vSphere, a technology that makes the recovery of data and systems exponentially faster and more efficient.

This technology gives ShadowProtect SPX users the ability to rapidly virtualize backup images as guest VMs directly on VMware ESXi hosts without the use of an intermediary appliance or secondary conversion process.

VirtualBoot for vSphere is used in conjunction with ShadowProtect SPX backup and DR software and is included with every SPX license. It was developed in joint collaboration and participation with Vmware, Inc. through their vSphere APIs for I/O Filtering (VAIO) Program and is certified as VMware Ready.

VirtualBoot for vSphere uniquely enables users to:

• Instantly virtualize SPX or ShadowProtect backup images as guest VMs directly on the ESXi hypervisor

• Permanently migrate physical systems or VMs from a different hypervisor platform to ESXi with minimal downtime

• Easily test changes to production systems offline

• Leverage existing VMware investments to maximize ROI

“If a business is experiencing IT downtime, it is imperative that it get access to its valuable data and mission-critical systems as quickly as possible. StorageCraft VirtualBoot for vSphere is a great BC tool because it removes time-consuming steps and frees up resources during the all-important recovery process,” said Scott Barnes, CTO, StorageCraft. “StorageCraft VirtualBoot for vSphere is another example of how StorageCraft is enabling its partners to reliably protect their clients’ data and systems while being as efficient as possible.“