What is Zerto?

Zerto is a comprehensive disaster recovery and data protection solution designed to provide continuous data protection (CDP) and replication. Zero is an HPE company and part of the HPE software portfolio.

This software enables businesses to recover from disruptions quickly and efficiently, minimising downtime and data loss. Zerto’s unique approach to disaster recovery ensures that your critical applications and data are always protected, whether they are on-premises, in the cloud, or in hybrid environments. 

How Does Zerto Work? 

At the core of Zerto’s functionality is its continuous data protection technology. Unlike traditional backup solutions that take periodic snapshots, Zerto continuously captures and replicates data changes in real-time. This approach ensures that you have a near-zero recovery point objective (RPO), meaning you can recover data from just seconds before a disruption occurs. 

Continuous Data Protection (CDP) 

Zerto continuously monitors and captures changes to your data, ensuring that every modification is replicated in real-time. 

Journal-Based Recovery 

Zerto maintains a journal of all data changes, allowing you to rewind to any point in time within the journal’s retention period. This feature is crucial for recovering from ransomware attacks or accidental deletions. 

Replication 

Zerto replicates data to a secondary site, whether it’s another data centre, a cloud environment, or a hybrid setup. This ensures that your data is always available, even in the event of a site-wide disaster. 

Orchestration and Automation 

Zerto’s platform includes powerful orchestration and automation tools that streamline the recovery process. You can create and test recovery plans, ensuring that you can recover quickly and efficiently when needed. 

Zerto Support 

One of the key strengths of Zerto is its robust support infrastructure. Zerto support is designed to assist businesses in deploying, managing, and optimising their disaster recovery solutions. Whether you need help with initial setup, troubleshooting, or ongoing maintenance, Zerto’s support team is available to ensure that your disaster recovery strategy is always up and running. 

Zerto Compatibility Matrix 

The Zerto compatibility matrix is an essential resource for businesses looking to implement Zerto in their IT environments. This matrix provides detailed information on the supported platforms, hypervisors, storage solutions, and cloud providers that are compatible with Zerto.  

By consulting the compatibility matrix, you can ensure that your existing infrastructure is fully supported, allowing for seamless integration and optimal performance. 

Key Benefits of Zerto 

Near-Zero RPO and RTO 

 With continuous data protection and real-time replication, Zerto ensures minimal data loss and rapid recovery times. 

Scalability 

Zerto is designed to scale with your business, whether you have a small IT environment or a large enterprise infrastructure. 

Flexibility 

Zerto supports a wide range of platforms and environments, including on-premises, cloud, and hybrid setups. 

Ease of Use 

Zerto’s intuitive interface and powerful automation tools make it easy to manage and execute disaster recovery plans. 

Zerto is a powerful and versatile disaster recovery solution that provides businesses with the tools they need to protect their data and ensure business continuity. With its continuous data protection, robust support, and comprehensive compatibility matrix, Zerto is an ideal choice for organisations looking to enhance their disaster recovery capabilities. 

If you’re interested in learning more about Zerto and how it can benefit your business, don’t hesitate to reach out to our team for expert guidance and support. Protect your data, minimise downtime, and ensure business continuity with HPE Zerto.