Commvault Extends Data Recovery Support to Nutanix Files 3.5

Optimized change file tracking methods slash time and resources required to protect scale-out file namespace
Tight innovation partnership delivers support with new Nutanix files introduction to help accelerate adoption

Commvault Systems, Inc. announced that its Complete Backup and Recovery integrates data protection for Nutanix Files 3.5.

The introduction of Files 3.5 offers an enterprise-grade, scale-out file storage solution leveraging the cloud-like flexibility of the Nutanix HCI architecture. As a result, customers can migrate into the Nutanix Files solution, backed by Commvault, to ensure time and resource savings, while delivering SLAs.

The integration enables Commvault to provide enterprise recovery support for Nutanix’s latest introductions. Files protected with Complete Backup and Recovery have a full scope of granular recovery options, as well as restoration from any managed copy stored anywhere (cloud, multi-cloud, on-premises, hybrid), and recovery to any location.

“Our partnership with Commvault helps us meet a distinct customer need for enterprise-class data protection and recovery in a multi-cloud world,” said Dave Kresse VP and GM, Nutanix Files. “Commvault’s support for Nutanix Files 3.5 right out of the gate is a testament to our close engineering and go-to-market relationship. We are better together, and our partnership is providing customers with innovative technologies that help them accelerate the path to market and build new revenue streams – and it’s all backed by support from two industry leaders.“

“Nutanix Files expands the HCI value proposition into a top-tier enterprise data solution, and with the tight integration that Commvault is adding into the protection layer, organizations can adopt the new solution backed by greater protection and control,” said Brian Brockway, CTO, Commvault. “Our engineering teams have a long history of working together to add value to our solutions. Today, we are proud to continue leading the market in coupling comprehensive data recovery support for innovations in the Nutanix portfolio.“

Commvault Integration with Nutanix Files 3.5 Feature Summary

Complete, snapshot-based and backup copy protection for CIFS (common Internet file system – windows file shares) and NFS (network file shares/Linux/Unix file shares)
Change File Tracking (CFT) API integration
Auto-discovery of Nutanix Files data share
Extensive granular recovery options – files, folders, versions and more
Commvault Storage Policy integration, allowing backup data to be stored onsite, offsite, or in the cloud
Recovery to the original Nutanix Files share or any compatible file location addressable by Commvault
Support for advanced analytics and data governance use cases featuring Commvault Activate
Simplified configuration and easy operations
SLA-based management, compliance and reporting

Integrated support for Nutanix Files 3.5 is available in the current release of Complete Backup and Recovery.