Application backup integration

For Windows virtual machines, ThinkAgile CP is integrated with VSS to deliver application-consistent backups. For Linux virtual machines, ThinkAgile CP is integrated with the block sub-system to deliver crash-consistent backups.

Backups can be prepared for special use cases by using the pre- and post-backup command options, which enable special flush or other application preparation commands to be processed. For database backups, ThinkAgile CP provides integration that can execute pre- and post-backup scripts for backups that will be application-consistent backup images. This integration can also work with agent-based database backup solutions. Because a backup can be taken instantaneously, it greatly reduces backup windows.