Cnet Technology Storage Solution

Use Case - Primary Storage

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About Customer

CNet Technologies is an innovative solutions provider specializing in vendor management, auditing, drug screening, background screening, photo ID badge distribution, and related services. Leveraging expertise in risk management, investigations, and technology, CNet Technologies equips clients with comprehensive information for informed decision-making. Their solutions empower organizations to manage risks effectively and enhance operational efficiency across various domains.

Summary

Cnet Technologies seeks a long-term, durable, and cost-effective Primary Storage solution on the AWS cloud. Currently utilizing Veeam backup, they aim to migrate to AWS for improved durability and cost efficiency. Key considerations include seamless integration with Veeam, adherence to long-term storage needs, and optimization for cost-effectiveness. The solution will prioritize data security, compliance, and reliability while ensuring a smooth transition and minimal downtime during migration. Training and documentation will be provided for effective management and operation of the AWS storage solution.

Challenges

While using Veeam to backup data from an on-premises environment to an Amazon S3 bucket offers numerous benefits, there are also several challenges and considerations that organizations may encounter:

Network Bandwidth and Latency

Transferring large volumes of data from on-premises to the cloud can be time-consuming and bandwidth-intensive. Organizations with limited network bandwidth or high latency connections may experience slow backup performance and increased backup windows.

Data Transfer Costs

AWS charges for data transferred out of the Amazon S3 bucket, and organizations need to carefully monitor and manage data transfer costs, especially for large-scale backup operations. Backup strategies that minimize data transfer, such as incremental backups, can help mitigate costs.

Data Security and Compliance

Ensuring data security and compliance with regulatory requirements when transferring sensitive data to the cloud is critical. Organizations need to implement encryption for data in transit and at rest, enforce access controls, and comply with industry-specific regulations like GDPR or HIPAA.

Backup and Recovery Performance

Ensuring timely backup and recovery of data from Amazon S3 requires efficient backup and recovery processes. Organizations need to optimize backup job configurations, leverage caching and deduplication techniques, and perform regular testing and validation of backup and recovery procedures.

Vendor Lock-In

Depending solely on Veeam and Amazon S3 for backup and recovery may create vendor lock-in risks. Organizations should evaluate alternative backup solutions and cloud storage providers to mitigate vendor lock-in and maintain flexibility and choice.

By addressing these challenges and considerations proactively, enreap can successfully leverage Veeam backup to Amazon S3 for reliable and cost-effective data protection in their on-premises environments while ensuring security, compliance, and performance requirements are met.

Solution

We provide a solution for transferring files to Amazon S3 buckets via AWS PrivateLink by using Site to Site VPN and VPC endpoint. To safely transfer your application's files and data to cloud storage, use this method. Low latency access to that data from your on-premises apps will also be made possible by this.

1.Configure AWS PrivateLink for Amazon S3
Use AWS PrivateLink to establish private connectivity between your VPC and Amazon S3. Set up PrivateLink endpoints for Amazon S3 within your VPC to securely route traffic.

2.Configure Site to Site VPN
Implemented Site to site VPN connection between On-prem to AWS account for secure connection.

3.Configure Veeam Backup & Replication
• Configure Veeam Backup & Replication to create backup jobs for the desired data sources.
• Define backup policies, retention periods, and encryption settings within Veeam to ensure data protection and compliance.
• Configure Veeam to use Amazon S3 as the backup repository by specifying the S3 bucket credentials and endpoint.
• Perform initial full backups followed by incremental or differential backups to minimize data transfer and storage costs.

4.Verify Data Transfer and Access
Confirm that the data has been successfully stored in the designated Amazon S3 buckets and ensure low-latency access for on-premises applications.

5.Monitor and Maintain
Continuously monitor the file transfer process, performance of the Amazon S3 File Gateway, and PrivateLink connections. Review access logs, monitor data transfer rates, and troubleshoot any issues.

Architecture Diagram

• S3 Standard storage - 1tb/mo
• S3 Standard Average Object Size- 50mb
• Data returned by S3 Select- 500gb/mo

Outcome

Implementing Amazon Site to Site VPN for Amazon S3 buckets offers several benefits, including secure and efficient file transfers, low-latency access from on-premises applications, and seamless integration with existing infrastructure. Challenges such as network connectivity, data security, and performance optimization are addressed through careful planning, configuration, and monitoring. The solution ensures data integrity, cost-effectiveness, and user adoption through comprehensive training and documentation. Overall, the outcome is a reliable, scalable, and cost-efficient file transfer solution leveraging AWS cloud services.

1.Data Protection and Compliance
• Organizations achieve comprehensive data protection and compliance with regulatory requirements by securely backing up data to Amazon S3.
• Data encryption, access controls, and audit trails ensure data integrity, confidentiality, and compliance with industry standards.

2.Cost Optimization
• By optimizing backup workflows, implementing lifecycle policies, and monitoring costs, organizations minimize data transfer and storage costs associated with backing up data to Amazon S3.
• Cost-effective storage options and efficient backup strategies help organizations achieve cost optimization and maximize 40% ROI.

3.High Availability and Reliability
• Leveraging Amazon S3's highly durable and scalable storage infrastructure ensures high availability and reliability of backup data.
• Redundancy, versioning, and cross-region replication features of Amazon S3 enhance data durability and resilience against hardware failures and disasters.

4.Operational Efficiency
• Automation and centralized management capabilities provided by Veeam Backup & Replication streamline backup operations and reduce administrative overhead.
• Monitoring, alerting, and reporting mechanisms enable proactive management of backup processes and ensure timely resolution of issues.

5.Scalability and Flexibility
• The solution scales seamlessly to accommodate growing data volumes and evolving business requirements.
• Organizations can easily expand storage capacity and adjust backup policies to meet changing demands without disrupting operations.

6.Disaster Recovery Readiness
• With well-defined disaster recovery strategies and recovery point objectives (RPOs) and recovery time objectives (RTOs), enreap does 15 min of RPO and 5% of RTO to enhance their readiness to recover from disasters and minimize downtime.
• Regular testing and validation of backup and recovery procedures ensure the reliability and effectiveness of disaster recovery plans.

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