Adding virtualization to an environment solves a lot of problems: Consolidation, power use, rapid deployment, and server management to name a few. But, the move to virtualization also makes some otherwise trivial issues fairly problematic if you don't plan for them properly. Backups and disaster recovery are two of these situations.

WIth virtualization, both backups and DR have the potential to grow more complicated simply because you have more options in which to best deploy them. With all the options available, its easy to go down the wrong path and implement an architecture that won't ultimately bring you the restore-ability you need.

Vizioncore recognizes that both of these topics are challenging when considered within the frame of a virutal environment. So, they attempt to solve some of these complexities through a suite of software add-on products that make easy the process of backups, restore, and DR (as well as some other needs). In this highly-technical discussion with Jason Mattox, CTO of Vizioncore, we talk about the hard concepts associated with virtual backups and the best ways to resolve some of those problems.

If you're a user or a potential user of VMware's products for virtualization, you definitely want to take a listen. Jason's advice could save you and your environment plenty of time and headache.