Replication Express™ is a family of policy-based software packages for the automation of storage-based replications. The software solution is a simple, intuitive way to marry SANtricity® Storage Manager software features such as snapshot, volume copy, and remote volume mirror with DB2 and Microsoft Exchange applications.

Replication Express for DB2 is designed specifically for mission-critical applications where achieving the shortest backup and recovery windows are a mandate.

Continuous Operations

• Executes transparently to (7x24) applications
• Enables fast recovery from Quick Recovery Volumes
• Safeguards against propagation of database corruptions

Policy-based Operations

• Automatically enforces IT data protection policies
• Backs up databases with IT-defined strategies on IT-defined schedules
• Enables fast restores to meet application availability objectives
• Seamlessly integrates with Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) for long-term protection

Lower Cost Operations

• Fully automated backup process eliminating complex scripting
• Exploits tiered storage to optimize across cost and performance
• Easy-to-install, easy-to-use and easy-to-maintain as databases expand
• Off-loads overhead from DB2 production servers
• Protects investments in DB2 applications, TSM software and p-Series servers