IGINITAR, a leading Managed Cloud Hosting Provider Achieved 3x Faster Backups, 60% Backup Cost Savings and 100% Support Satisfaction with BDRShield

Ignitor We have used BDRShield for over 4 years now, the product is great. With every upgrade it just keeps getting better with added features. The support from the team is amazing and they are all very knowledgeable.
Phil
Infrastructure Manager, IGNITAR
Company: IGNITAR (Now GIGAS)
Industry: Information Technology
Country: Ireland
Products: BDRShield Backup & Replication

The Business Challenge

Prior to implementing BDRShield, IGNITAR encountered significant hurdles in their backup infrastructure. Despite utilizing Microsoft System Center DPM initially, the transition to the REFS filesystem led to a myriad of disk and speed-related issues during backups.

With Microsoft unable to provide a timely resolution, IGNITAR sought a cost-effective alternative to ensure seamless backup operations for their extensive IT infrastructure comprising 13 Hyper-V hosts supporting approximately 300 virtual machines (Windows and Linux) and 15 VMware hosts running around 70 SUSE Linux enterprise servers with SAP Hana.

The BDRShield Solution – Enhanced Backup Performance & Storage Efficiency through Agentless VMware & Hyper-V Backup

Recognizing the need for a robust and cost-effective backup solution, IGNITAR adopted BDRShield, enticed primarily by its agentless Hyper-V and VMware backup functionalities. IGNITAR found BDRShield’s licensing and cost structure to be highly favorable, providing significant savings compared to other well-known products while delivering superior performance. BDRShield’s responsive and knowledgeable support team swiftly addressed IGNITAR’s specific requirements, crafting custom patches and versions tailored to their unique setup.

Key Features and Components Implemented

BDRShield’s Hyper-V and VMware backup capabilities formed the cornerstone of IGNITAR’s revamped backup strategy, offering unparalleled speed, flexibility, and compression features, thus optimizing disk space utilization.

The Results

Here are the outcomes of IGNITAR’s Transition to BDRShield:

  • 3x Increase in Backup Speed
  • Reduced Disk Space Usage by 50%
  • Saved 60% on Licensing Costs
  • 100% Satisfaction with BDRShield’s 24/7 Support

About IGNITAR – Managed Cloud Hosting Providers

IGNITAR is a pioneering force in the realm of managed cloud hosting, offering a spectrum of services under various delivery models including Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS). Based in Europe, IGNITAR caters to diverse clients seeking reliable and efficient cloud solutions.