The Sun reference architecture for next-generation data backup, powered by the Sun SPARC Enterprise T5220 server and using Symantec NetBackup 6.5.2 software, provides an excellent backup solution for large heterogeneous networks. The NetBackup software provides a comprehensive end-to-end data archive solution, with centralized management for simplified administration. Deploying a Sun SPARC Enterprise T5220 server as the NetBackup media server provides a powerful and cost-effective backup platform.

This reference architecture features a highly flexible architecture with virtually unlimited scalability. Although the configuration described in this document contains a single NetBackup media server, the generic NetBackup architecture supports multiple media servers working together under the administrative control of a master server. Additional media servers can be deployed or multiple backup domains can be configured to address evolving scalability requirements. Using Sun SPARC Enterprise servers and the Symantec NetBackup software, companies can implement cost-effective and powerful backup solutions for the largest, most diverse environments.