What's New in Catalogic DPX 4.14
Catalogic DPX 4.14 introduces significant improvements that simplify long-term data protection and modernize day-to-day operations
DPX feature
Bare Metal Recovery
When file restore is not enough, Catalogic DPX Bare Metal Recovery rebuilds a complete Windows or Linux system from block backup – including the operating system, point-in-time data, applications, and configuration.
Complete system recovery when rebuilding by hand is too slow
After hardware failure, ransomware, operating system corruption, or a failed update, restoring a few files may not bring the business back. DPX Bare Metal Recovery provides a disk-based disaster recovery path for an entire machine. Boot a bare physical or virtual target with the appropriate recovery media, connect to the storage system, select a backup instance, and restore both the protected data and its system environment.
What DPX Bare Metal Recovery restores
DPX Bare Metal Recovery is designed for recovery scenarios where the full machine state matters, not only individual files.
Operating system
Restore the protected system environment so teams do not have to reinstall and reconfigure the OS before recovering data.
Applications and settings
Recover applicable Exchange, Microsoft SQL Server, and Oracle application data with the selected system recovery point.
Protected volumes
Use block-level backups to restore full system images and protected data volumes to a supported recovery target.
Point-in-time snapshots
Choose the recovery point that best fits the incident, whether the goal is rollback before corruption or recovery after hardware loss.
Physical server recovery
Recover supported physical Windows and Linux servers when the original machine is unavailable or must be rebuilt.
Physical or virtual targets
Restore supported systems to physical hardware or VMware virtual machines, with advance testing for the target environment.
A practical recovery workflow for critical systems
DPX keeps the BMR process focused on selecting the right recovery point and restoring the full system image.
- Schedule recurring Block backups of each Windows or Linux node, including its special BMR volume.
- Prepare the appropriate DPX recovery media and any storage, network, SCSI, or RAID drivers the target may require.
- Boot the replacement or rebuilt machine into the recovery environment.
- Connect to the storage system containing the backups, such as Catalogic vStor or NetApp ONTAP.
- Select the protected node, job, volume, and snapshot that match the recovery objective.
- Restore the full system image, then reboot into the recovered environment.
Recover after system loss
Bare Metal Recovery is useful when the original system cannot be trusted or repaired quickly. Hardware failure, ransomware, accidental system changes, storage corruption, and operating system damage can all make manual rebuilds risky and slow. DPX restores the operating system, point-in-time data, and supported application data from the selected backup.
That matters for physical servers, specialized application hosts, and systems where configuration is as important as the data itself.
Pair full-system restore with cyber resilience
BMR should be part of a broader recovery strategy. DPX can pair full-system recovery with immutable vStor storage, GuardMode ransomware detection, backup verification where applicable, and replicated recovery points. The goal is not only to bring a system back, but to bring it back from a recovery point that is protected and appropriate for the incident.
For ransomware scenarios, review recovery points carefully and combine BMR with cyber-resilient recovery practices.
Where BMR fits in a DPX recovery plan
DPX gives teams multiple restore paths. Bare Metal Recovery is the right choice when the entire machine must come back.
Hardware failure
Restore a supported system to replacement hardware when the original machine is unavailable.
Ransomware recovery
Rebuild compromised systems from selected recovery points as part of a clean recovery workflow.
System corruption
Recover the operating system and protected data after failed updates, configuration damage, or boot problems.
Dissimilar hardware
Recover to supported replacement hardware with a different configuration when required drivers are available and the workflow has been tested in advance.
Application hosts
Restore the application host, configuration, and protected data together where the backup type and workload support it.
Disaster recovery
Combine BMR with replication, off-site copies, tape, or object storage to support larger recovery scenarios.
Bare Metal Recovery planning checklist
BMR is most effective when the recovery target and operating system support are validated before an outage.
| Planning area | Question to answer | DPX consideration |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system support | Is the source system listed as supported for BMR in the current DPX compatibility guide? | Validate Windows or Linux version support before relying on BMR for production recovery. |
| Recovery target | Will recovery use similar hardware, replacement hardware, or a virtual target? | Confirm physical or VMware target support plus network, storage, SCSI, RAID, disk, and boot-mode requirements. |
| Backup type | Do recurring Block backups include the special BMR volume and every required critical volume? | The BMR volume includes boot and system resources needed to start the restored machine. |
| Recovery records | Are the node, job, destination, volume, and storage credentials available during an outage? | Keep current recovery details somewhere other than the protected node and store them off-site when appropriate. |
| Recovery point protection | Can the selected recovery point survive deletion, corruption, or ransomware activity? | Use immutable vStor snapshots, replication, and retention planning where appropriate. |
| Recovery testing | Has the team tested the recovery media, repository access, and restore workflow? | Run BMR tests before an incident so the process is known and documented. |
Exact BMR support depends on DPX version, operating system, file system, disk layout, target hardware, and compatibility guide requirements.
Bare Metal Recovery FAQ
What is Bare Metal Recovery?
Bare Metal Recovery is a disk-based disaster recovery method that restores a complete system to a bare or rebuilt machine. Instead of reinstalling the operating system and applications first, DPX restores the system environment and point-in-time protected data from Block backup.
When should I use BMR instead of file restore?
Use BMR when the whole machine must be recovered: failed hardware, corrupted operating system, ransomware-compromised servers, or systems where manual rebuild would take too long. For small user mistakes, file or object recovery is usually faster.
Does DPX BMR work for Windows and Linux?
DPX supports Bare Metal Recovery for supported Windows and Linux configurations. Exact support depends on the DPX version, operating system, file system, disk layout, boot mode, target hardware, and compatibility requirements. Review the current Bare Metal Recovery documentation before deployment.
How does BMR work with ransomware recovery?
BMR can rebuild a compromised system from a selected recovery point. For ransomware incidents, combine BMR with immutable backup storage, GuardMode detection, backup verification where applicable, and careful recovery point selection to avoid restoring compromised data.
Can BMR restore to different hardware?
Yes. DPX is designed to recover to dissimilar hardware and supports physical and virtual recovery targets. Because server hardware combinations vary, Catalogic recommends careful advance testing. Additional storage, network, SCSI, RAID, or other drivers and post-recovery steps may be required.
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