Abstract: Described is a system for coordinating backup configurations for a data protection environment that implements multiple types of replication. The system may provide an efficient coordination tool that discovers the types of replication implemented by storage arrays within a data protection environment and then processes backup data according to the types of replication. For example, as part of a data protection policy, a backup facility may continuously create point-in-time copies (e.g. snapshots) of storage resources by leveraging consistency groups. Accordingly, the system may categorize such consistency groups based on the type of replication implemented by associated storage arrays. Based on the categorization, the system coordinate a backup process for all storage arrays associated with the backup facility without requiring specialized hardware.

Abstract: Described is a system for coordinating backup configurations for a data protection environment that implements multiple types of replication. The system may provide an efficient coordination tool that discovers the types of replication implemented by storage arrays within a data protection environment and then processes backup data according to the types of replication. For example, as part of a data protection policy, a backup facility may continuously create point-in-time copies (e.g. snapshots) of storage resources by leveraging consistency groups. Accordingly, the system may categorize such consistency groups based on the type of replication implemented by associated storage arrays. Based on the categorization, the system coordinate a backup process for all storage arrays associated with the backup facility without requiring specialized hardware.

Abstract: Described is a system for automating the testing of backup component upgrades within a data protection environment. More specifically, the system may automate the testing of various upgrade combinations of a backup application to verify the compatibility of the new version with various prior versions of the backup application. In addition, the system may also verify the operational consistency amongst variable client computing environments. To ensure interoperability between backup application versions, the system may simulate various potential interactions between versions that would potentially be implemented within various storage configurations by a client production environment. For example, the automation manager may automate certain backup related operations with previous versions of the backup application such as creating backup instances of data, and then verifying the newer version of the backup application may correctly restore such backup instances and perform other backup-related operations.

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to method of determining the reliability of a software program by correlating reliability with performance of the system through monitoring the entire system and it components. A component captures memory usage and CPU utilization of all components at regular interval and records failure of services by the system. An analyzer analyzes the events performed to determine which component failed to complete the action and record the failure against that component to enable identification of individual component reliability as well as the product as a whole.