Backup Add-On

IBM i Safe-Guarded Copy

An add-on for IBM i Backup SnapShot that enables immutable or safe-guarded backup copies designed to resist alteration or deletion.

Backup and Availability

Program Overview

Safe-Guarded Copy extends Backup SnapShot into immutable-backup territory, which is especially relevant for ransomware and recovery-governance discussions. The product is positioned as an add-on that lets the IBM i LPAR trigger a safe-guarded copy that cannot be altered or deleted in the same casual way as ordinary disk copies.

That matters because many backup conversations now include tamper resistance as a first-class requirement. Buyers comparing continuity platforms should check whether immutable behavior is native, add-on based, or dependent on surrounding storage architecture.

Best Fit

Best fit for IBM i teams that already see ransomware resilience or copy tamper-resistance as part of the backup project, not as a later enhancement.

What this program helps with

  • Immutable or safe-guarded copy support as an extension of Backup SnapShot
  • Stronger protection against deletion or alteration of recovery copies
  • Alignment with ransomware-oriented backup conversations
  • A practical enhancement when restore confidence depends on copy integrity

What to vet before shortlist

  • Confirm how immutable protection is enforced and for how long copies remain protected
  • Review recovery workflow so immutable design does not complicate urgent restore needs
  • Compare whether immutable copies are enough alone or need wider DR planning too

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