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 use case
NDMP and OSSV
NDMP and OSSV protection helps teams keep NAS data recoverable without forcing large file systems through generic server backup workflows.
Protect NAS data with NDMP-aware workflows
NAS environments hold enormous amounts of file data, and backing them up through ordinary file server agents can be inefficient or operationally awkward. DPX supports NDMP backup for Network Attached Storage appliances using Network Data Management Protocol. The DPX documentation describes NDMP as a backup type for NAS appliances where DPX handles communication between nodes running NDMP-compliant software. For teams moving away from older OSSV-style protection patterns, DPX provides a path to keep NAS backup, restore, retention, tape, disk, and cloud planning inside the same enterprise protection strategy.
NAS protection without unnecessary detours
NDMP support helps teams protect file storage at the NAS layer and recover data through dedicated restore workflows:
- Back up NAS appliances using NDMP rather than forcing all data through general-purpose client agents.
- Use NDMP restore workflows when NAS data must be recovered to a network-attached storage target.
- Pair NDMP backup with tape, disk, or cloud retention planning according to your recovery and cost needs.
- Use the same DPX operational model for NAS alongside physical servers, VMs, applications, and archives.
Where NDMP fits
NDMP is most useful when NAS scale and restore expectations require a purpose-built workflow.
Large file estates
Protect large NAS shares without treating them like ordinary local file systems on a client server.
Restore to NAS
Use NDMP restore workflows designed for network-attached storage recovery rather than rebuilding unrelated systems.
Retention options
Combine NAS protection with DPX tape support, cloud integration, and long-term retention policies so large file estates are not stranded on one storage tier.
NDMP and OSSV questions
What does DPX use NDMP for?
DPX uses NDMP to back up data on NAS appliances through Network Data Management Protocol, with DPX handling communication between nodes running NDMP-compliant software.
Can DPX restore NDMP backups?
Yes. DPX includes NDMP restore workflows for data backed up through NDMP. Restore availability and interface support should be checked against the current DPX documentation for the exact environment.
How does this replace older OSSV-style workflows?
Organizations that historically relied on older NAS replication or OSSV-style patterns can use DPX to bring NAS backup into a broader platform that also covers secure data protection, tape, cloud, and recovery planning.
Related DPX resources
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