Software-Defined Storage on Catalogic Software

Immutable Storage for Backups Without Appliance Lock-In

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Most organisations do not choose appliance lock-in. They arrive at it one purchase at a time, and notice when the third expansion quote lands. If you are holding a refresh quote and wondering whether that capacity increment is really the only option, this is the arithmetic underneath the feeling, and what changes when the storage layer stops being the hardware.

Worth separating two things that get bundled together. An appliance as a form factor is a good idea: pre-sized, software matched to the platform, quick to stand up. vStor ships as a virtual appliance for exactly that reason, and DPX is deliberately multi-function in the purpose-built backup appliance sense.

Catalogic vStor A Modern Software-Defined Backup Storage Platform

Tue, 06 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Here at Catalogic we can’t stress enough that having solid backups isn’t just important -it’s essential. But what happens when the backups themselves become targets? We’ve built a modern storage solution to address exactly that concern. That means that DPX customers are in a particularly fortunate position. Rather than having to shop around for a compatible backup storage solution, they get vStor included right in the DPX suite. This means they automatically benefit from enterprise-grade features like data deduplication, compression, and most importantly, robust immutability controls that can lock backups against unauthorized changes.

Purpose-Built Backup Appliance: What a PBBA Is and When One Makes Sense

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000

A purpose-built backup appliance (PBBA) is backup software and storage hardware sold as one pre-configured box. You rack it, point workloads at it, and skip the integration work. If you are weighing one against assembling the same capability yourself, the trade is straightforward: you buy speed of deployment and pay for it in flexibility later.

This is mostly a question for teams without spare engineering time, which is why PBBAs sell well into small and mid-sized IT departments.

Why Choose SDS(Software-Defined Storage) as a Backup Target : Pros and Cons

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The significance of efficient data storage and backup solutions of all types of firms cannot be overstressed in the present data-driven world. It can be noted that the existing storage methods are quite strict and expensive, so there is a necessity to introduce new methods that are more changeable and scalable, which is done through Software-Defined Storage (SDS). The blog introduces the reasons for the increasing popularity of SDS as a backup target and the major reasons leading to the subsequent development of the technology. It follows the comparison of its pros and cons that are, in one way or another, associated with Catalogic DPX vStor and stand as an efficient SDS solution or not.

Building Scale-Out Backup Repositories and Replication with DPX 4.10

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The scalability and resilience of IT infrastructure are paramount for organizations aiming to maintain a competitive edge and ensure operational continuity. The rapid pace of technological advancements and shifting market demands necessitate an IT system that is not only robust but also scalable, enabling seamless integration of new technologies and evolution with minimal friction and maximum efficiency.****

Managing IT infrastructure is fraught with challenges. Rapid technological advancements require frequent updates and upgrades, complicating the work of DevOps teams and the IT infrastructure itself. These complexities can lead to compatibility issues and security vulnerabilities, potentially impacting the system’s integrity and performance.

vStor – The Ever Beating Heart of a Data Protection Solution

Tue, 31 May 2022 00:00:00 +0000

At the heart of every data protection solution is the backup repository where the backup data that the protection solution is protecting resides. The ever beating heart of Catalogic DPX is vStor, a virtual storage appliance. The vStor backup repository is a software-defined, flexible and scalable backup target that frees you from expensive backup appliances and vendor lock-in, unlike many of the current market players.

DPX vStor Backup Repository Architecture

Built on open source components, vStor can use any block storage without restrictions. It supports data reduction in the form of both deduplication and compression for efficiency and provides point-to-point replication for DR or remote office support.