Episode #179
Introduction
In episode 179 of our SAP on Azure video podcast we have Ralf Klahr back on the show. He shares the latest news on Azure NetApp Files Backup capability. ANF online snapshots are now enhanced with backup of snapshots and Ralfs demonstrates what this can mean for you.
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Summary created by AI
- ANF backup for SAP on Azure: Ralf explained the benefits and features of ANF backup, especially for large databases and data protection against fraud. He also showed how to configure it with azacsnap, cloud sync and immutable BLOB.
- Immutable and indelible BLOB space: Ralf demonstrated how to set up a BLOB space that prevents deletion or modification of backups for a specified period of time. He also discussed the design and recovery options for different SAP databases using ANF backup.
- Cloud sync and blue XP tools: Ralf introduced two tools that can help with transferring data from ANF volumes to BLOB space. He mentioned that cloud sync is free of charge when used with Azure files and that blue XP can simplify the restore process from snapshots.
Video index
- 0:00 Intro
- 1:20 intro of Ralf Klahr from the engineering team
- 2:00 Overview of ANF backup and its advantages for SAP customers.
- 7:20 Explanation of how ANF backup works with HANA and other databases.
- 27:30 Demonstration of the cloud sync and immutable BLOB features.
- 31:20 Discussion of the future plans and availability of ANF backup.