CDP vs Scheduled Backup
  

George Fady Lv2Posted 2026-May-30 07:12

1. Main Differences
FeatureScheduled BackupCDP
RPO1 Hour MinimumNear Zero
Backup TypePeriodic SnapshotContinuous IO Logging
Best ForGeneral ProtectionCritical Systems
Storage UsageLowerHigher
LicenseIncludedAdd-on Required


2. Scheduled Backup
FeatureDetails
Schedule TypesHourly / Daily / Weekly
Backup CopySupported
Full BackupSupported
Repository TypesaSAN / Local / iSCSI / FC



3. CDP Features
FeatureDescription
Logging Interval1 or 5 Seconds
Recovery TypeAny point in time
File RecoverySupported
VM RecoveryNew VM or overwrite



4. Recommended Strategy
VM TierProtection Type
Mission CriticalCDP + Backup Copy
Business ImportantHourly Backup
StandardDaily/Weekly Backup



5. Backup Lock
FeaturePurpose
Backup LockPrevents deletion of important backups
UsageCompliance / Audit purposes

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