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Integration with Dell NetWorker

Dell NetWorker integrates with Apache CloudStack through a native backup plugin introduced in version 4.18.
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About Dell NetWorker

Dell NetWorker is a comprehensive enterprise data protection software developed by Dell Technologies. It offers centralized backup and recovery capabilities across heterogeneous environments, supporting physical, virtual, and cloud-based infrastructure. Known for its scalability, deduplication, policy-driven automation, and integration with Dell’s Data Domain systems, NetWorker helps enterprises protect critical workloads with high efficiency and reliability.

Dell NetWorker's Integration with Apache CloudStack

Dell NetWorker integrates with Apache CloudStack through a native backup plugin introduced in version 4.18. This plugin enables administrators to register a NetWorker backup server and configure policies that protect instances running on KVM hypervisors. Backup jobs (full and incremental) are managed directly within CloudStack and stored on external backup storage targets such as Data Domain. Administrators can schedule, monitor, and restore backups without needing to leave the CloudStack interface, improving operational efficiency and ensuring compliance with disaster recovery strategies.

Pros

  • Native plugin supported by Apache CloudStack. Policy-based full and incremental backups directly from the CloudStack GUI.
  • Compatible with industry-standard backup backends like Data Domain.
  • Centralized and automated protection of KVM-based instances.

Cons

  • Only supports KVM hypervisors (no native support for VMware or XenServer via this plugin).
  • Requires existing Dell NetWorker infrastructure and licensing.
  • Advanced configuration may demand specialized knowledge of NetWorker components.
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Ease of Implementation

Moderate.
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Ease of Use

Easy.
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  • 3

Total Cost of Ownership

Higher due to licensing and infrastructure, though offset by long-term efficiency
support
  • 5

Support

Dell offers full commercial support via ProSupport and ProSupport Plus, which include 24/7 technical support, software updates, issue resolution, and proactive monitoring. The Apache CloudStack plugin is documented and supported via the CloudStack community.
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Supported Integrations

The Dell NetWorker plugin supports backup and restore operations for KVM-based instances in CloudStack. It provides scheduled full/incremental backups, cross-zone backups, policy management, backup server registration, and support for deduplicated backup storage (e.g., Data Domain).

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