Providing Storage Gateway to Wasabi
Securely store and quickly restore critical data in the cloud, replacing costly tape vaults with Wasabi cloud storage.
Introduction
Modern backup systems adhere to the 3-2-1 backup rule, which recommends storing one backup copy in a secure offsite location. This ensures business data remains accessible, even if the primary infrastructure or local backups are compromised, allowing companies to quickly recover.
Problem
Ransomware attacks pose a significant threat to company data. While offsite backups can protect data from natural disasters, ransomware can still render those backups useless if it infects them.
Storing remote backups on physical tapes offers protection from ransomware, but it incurs high costs for maintaining tape infrastructure and regularly shipping tapes to an offsite vault. Furthermore, accessing backup data during a disaster becomes a time-consuming challenge.
Solution
StarWind VTL ensures offsite backups are fully protected against ransomware by acting as a storage gateway to Wasabi via the S3 API protocol. With Wasabi’s object-locking feature, backups are immutable throughout the retention period, safeguarding them from ransomware attacks.
By bridging backup software and Wasabi, StarWind VTL makes offsite backups more affordable, even for those with tight budgets. Wasabi offers highly competitive $/TB rates for hot cloud storage, eliminating unnecessary expenses. Moreover, Wasabi facilitates rapid backup restoration, enabling businesses to quickly resume operations after a disaster.
Conclusion
By functioning as a storage gateway to Wasabi through the S3 API, StarWind VTL ensures offsite backups are protected from both natural disasters and ransomware, thanks to Wasabi’s object-locking feature. With Wasabi’s affordable cloud storage and quick restore times, businesses can achieve both cost-efficiency and rapid recovery.
