You can use the Commvault software to back up Nutanix data (CIFS shares and NFS exports) on a cluster running Nutanix Files version 3.5, 4.x and 5.0.0.2
You can use the native Nutanix SnapDiff APIs for optimized Incremental backups. For more details, see SnapDiff Backups of Nutanix Files with Changed File Tracking APIs.
Backups
Data You Can Back Up
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CIFS shares
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NFS exports
Backups You Can Perform
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Full backups
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Incremental backups
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Synthetic full backups
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Full backups, using IntelliSnap
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Incremental backups, using IntelliSnap
When You Can Perform Backups
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On a schedule: The server plan that you assign manages scheduled backups
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On demand: You can perform on-demand backups at any time
Restores
Backups You Can Use for Restores
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The most recent backup: For example, restore the most recent backup to its original location
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A backup from a specific date: For example, restore data to a point in time before it became unusable
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Backups from a date range: For example, restore data that was accidentally deleted
Destinations You Can Restore To
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The current location (in place)
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A different CIFS share path or an NFS export path (out of place)