Changeover: New solution DaSi.NRW replaces IBM Spectrum Protect Changeover: New solution DaSi.NRW replaces IBM Spectrum Protect

The University of Bonn is taking part in the new, state-wide data backup solution DaSi.NRW, which is implemented using Commvault software. This cross-university project enables all universities in North Rhine-Westphalia to store their data efficiently and securely. At the University of Bonn, the transition affects all institutes that wish to back up their non-research and non-archived data. All existing users of IBM Spectrum Protect (ISP, formerly TSM) will be affected by the changeover to Commvault and have already been informed by the HRZ if possible.
The new DaSi.NRW solution is explicitly aimed towards the institutes of the University of Bonn that require central backup services. End Device backups for individual workstations and backups for students are currently not intended.

Test phase and changeover to the active phase

As the necessary contract documents for DaSi.NRW had not been finalized so far, the solution was initially launched in a test phase. This phase served to identify technical challenges and adapt the new processes. Now that the formal requirements have been completed, the backup service can officially go live in November 2024.

Step-by-step shutdown of IBM Spectrum Protect services

To ensure a smooth transition, the previous IBM Spectrum Protect services will be deactivated in steps. Initially, ISP/TSM will be set to “read-only” mode so that existing data can still be restored if required. After a transition phase, the old service will be shut down for good and completely replaced by the new Commvault solution.
This modernization of the backup service should ensure that all institutes of the University of Bonn have a sustainable and reliable data backup in the future.