Safeguarded Copy function that is available with IBM® Storage Virtualize Version 8.4.2 supports the ability to create cyber-resilient point-in-time copies of volumes that cannot be changed or deleted through user errors, malicious actions, or ransomware attacks. The system integrates with IBM Copy Services Manager to provide automated backup copies and data recovery.

This IBM Redpaper® publication introduces the features and functions of Safeguarded Copy function by using several examples.

This document is aimed at pre-sales and post-sales technical support specialists and storage administrators.

Important: There is a more recent version of this Redpaper for IBM Storage Virtualize Version 8.6 and 8.7: Data Resiliency Designs: A Deep Dive into IBM Storage Safeguarded Snapshots, REDP-5737. This Redpaper can be downloaded at https://www.redbooks.ibm.com/abstracts/redp5737.html.

Chapter 1. Spectrum Virtualize Safeguarded Copy introduction and concepts

Chapter 2. Safeguarded Copy planning considerations

Chapter 3. Safeguarded Copy implementation and management

Chapter 4. Recovery and restoration of Safeguarded Copies