Immutable Backup for SAP databases using Azure NetApp Files and BlueXP
Why immutable/indelible Backups ANF snapshots are point-in-time, read-only copies of data that are stored in an ANF volume. They are by definition immutable, but it is possible to delete those snapshots. To protect such snapshots from deletion we can copy the “daily” snapshot (created from azacsnap) to an immutable and indelible Azure blob space. This Azure blob space must be configured with a data protection policy that prevents the deletion or change of the snapshot before its live time period is over. Immutable backups are backups that cannot be changed or deleted for a certain period of time. They offer several benefits for data protection, such as: Ransomware protection: Immutable backups are safe from malicious encryption or deletion by ransomware attacks. Threat prevention: Immutable backups are also resistant to internal or external threats that may try to tamper with or destroy backup data. Regulatory compliance: Immutable backups can help businesses meet data regulations that require preserving data integrity and authenticity. Reliable disaster recovery: Immutable backups can ensure fast and accurate recovery of data in case of any data loss event.
