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	From Backlogged to Backed up: Save Time, Storage Space, and Costs with Barracuda Backup

From Backlogged to Backed up: Save Time, Storage Space, and Costs with Barracuda Backup

Technology Category	Cybersecurity & Privacy - Cloud Security Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) - Backup & Recovery Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) - Cloud Storage Services
Applicable Industries	Automotive
Applicable Functions	Business Operation
Services	Cloud Planning, Design & Implementation Services System Integration
Challenge	Healey Brothers faced significant challenges with their existing backup solutions. The tape device they were using was time-consuming and unreliable, leading to frequent issues with data backups. Additionally, the software they were using was cumbersome, making it difficult for the IT team to manage backups efficiently. Network Administrator Bryan Bernstein, responsible for the day-to-day IT operations, needed a more reliable and efficient backup solution to protect the company's email, database, and file servers. The existing Symantec tape backups were not only time-consuming but also failed to provide the reliability needed for the company's operations. Bernstein required a solution that would simplify the backup process, reduce the time spent on managing backups, and ensure data integrity. Read More
About Customer	Healey Brothers is a premier automobile dealership located in the Hudson Valley area of upstate New York. The company operates eight different locations and employs over 400 people throughout the state. As a leading automotive group, Healey Brothers is committed to providing top-notch services to its customers. Network Administrator Bryan Bernstein is responsible for managing the IT operations across all locations, ensuring that the company's email, database, and file servers are protected and running smoothly. With a diverse range of IT responsibilities, Bernstein needed a reliable and efficient backup solution to support the company's operations and safeguard its data. Read More
Solution	To address the challenges faced by Healey Brothers, Bryan Bernstein decided to implement Barracuda Backup 390 after receiving a recommendation from another dealership. The Barracuda Backup 390 is designed for simplicity and efficiency, allowing Bernstein to 'set it and forget it.' The advanced deduplication methods of Barracuda Backup 390 significantly reduced the total storage space needed by over 36%. The deployment process was straightforward, taking about two hours to set up, and required less than ten minutes per week to maintain. This allowed Bernstein to reclaim control of the network and focus on other critical IT tasks. In addition to Barracuda Backup 390, Healey Brothers also integrated other Barracuda products, including Barracuda Web Filter, Barracuda Spam Firewall, and Barracuda Message Archiver. The unified suite of Barracuda Networks products simplified the entire IT department's operations, making it easier for Bernstein to manage various aspects of the network. The user-friendly interface and straightforward setup of Barracuda products ensured that Bernstein did not need to be an expert in any specific area, further streamlining the IT management process. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Cybersecurity & Privacy - Cloud Security

Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) - Backup & Recovery

Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) - Cloud Storage Services

Applicable Industries

Automotive

Applicable Functions

Business Operation

Services

Cloud Planning, Design & Implementation Services

System Integration

Challenge

Healey Brothers faced significant challenges with their existing backup solutions. The tape device they were using was time-consuming and unreliable, leading to frequent issues with data backups. Additionally, the software they were using was cumbersome, making it difficult for the IT team to manage backups efficiently. Network Administrator Bryan Bernstein, responsible for the day-to-day IT operations, needed a more reliable and efficient backup solution to protect the company's email, database, and file servers. The existing Symantec tape backups were not only time-consuming but also failed to provide the reliability needed for the company's operations. Bernstein required a solution that would simplify the backup process, reduce the time spent on managing backups, and ensure data integrity.

About Customer

Healey Brothers is a premier automobile dealership located in the Hudson Valley area of upstate New York. The company operates eight different locations and employs over 400 people throughout the state. As a leading automotive group, Healey Brothers is committed to providing top-notch services to its customers. Network Administrator Bryan Bernstein is responsible for managing the IT operations across all locations, ensuring that the company's email, database, and file servers are protected and running smoothly. With a diverse range of IT responsibilities, Bernstein needed a reliable and efficient backup solution to support the company's operations and safeguard its data.

Solution

To address the challenges faced by Healey Brothers, Bryan Bernstein decided to implement Barracuda Backup 390 after receiving a recommendation from another dealership. The Barracuda Backup 390 is designed for simplicity and efficiency, allowing Bernstein to 'set it and forget it.' The advanced deduplication methods of Barracuda Backup 390 significantly reduced the total storage space needed by over 36%. The deployment process was straightforward, taking about two hours to set up, and required less than ten minutes per week to maintain. This allowed Bernstein to reclaim control of the network and focus on other critical IT tasks. In addition to Barracuda Backup 390, Healey Brothers also integrated other Barracuda products, including Barracuda Web Filter, Barracuda Spam Firewall, and Barracuda Message Archiver. The unified suite of Barracuda Networks products simplified the entire IT department's operations, making it easier for Bernstein to manage various aspects of the network. The user-friendly interface and straightforward setup of Barracuda products ensured that Bernstein did not need to be an expert in any specific area, further streamlining the IT management process.

Impact #1	The implementation of Barracuda Backup 390 significantly reduced the time required to manage backups by over 90%, allowing the IT team to focus on other critical tasks.
Impact #2	The advanced deduplication methods of Barracuda Backup 390 reduced the total storage space needed by over 36%, optimizing storage efficiency.
Impact #3	The unified suite of Barracuda products, including Barracuda Web Filter, Barracuda Spam Firewall, and Barracuda Message Archiver, simplified the IT operations, making it easier for the IT team to manage various aspects of the network.

Impact #1

The implementation of Barracuda Backup 390 significantly reduced the time required to manage backups by over 90%, allowing the IT team to focus on other critical tasks.

Impact #2

The advanced deduplication methods of Barracuda Backup 390 reduced the total storage space needed by over 36%, optimizing storage efficiency.

Impact #3

The unified suite of Barracuda products, including Barracuda Web Filter, Barracuda Spam Firewall, and Barracuda Message Archiver, simplified the IT operations, making it easier for the IT team to manage various aspects of the network.

Benefit #1	Reduced backup management time by 90%
Benefit #2	Reduced storage space by 36%
Benefit #3	Less than 10 minutes per week to maintain

Benefit #1

Reduced backup management time by 90%

Benefit #2

Reduced storage space by 36%

Benefit #3

Less than 10 minutes per week to maintain

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From Backlogged to Backed up: Save Time, Storage Space, and Costs with Barracuda Backup

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