NetApp SnapProtect management software is changing today’s backup and recovery
landscape. SnapProtect software combines simplified manageability, power, and flexibility for
virtual environments with full support for enterprise database applications while providing
virtually seamless integration with NetApp Snapshot technology for fast and efficient backup
operations. In addition, SnapProtect software integrates with NetApp SnapVault and
SnapMirror software with support for content-based cataloging and movement to tape-based
media. This document is an introduction to the SnapProtect solution. It provides an overview
of the technology, and describes some of the basic configuration steps required to get started.