What level of backups and restores does the NetApp Cloud Backup Service support?

The NetApp Cloud Backup Service supports volume-level backups and volume-level restores, which is critical for users managing large datasets in cloud storage. This functionality ensures that entire volumes, encompassing all their contents and configurations, can be backed up efficiently. When a restore is needed, the service can reinstate the entire volume to a specific point in time, ensuring data integrity and continuity.

This capability is particularly beneficial for organizations with complex data structures, as it simplifies backup management and reduces the risk of data loss. By offering volume-level operations, the service allows for comprehensive backup solutions that cater to the full scope of data recovery needs, making it a robust choice for cloud data management.

In contrast, options that mention backups or restores at lesser granularities—such as bucket-level or directory-level—fail to provide the same level of comprehensive data protection and recovery that the volume-level approach offers. Hence, the focus on volume-level operations distinguishes this service as particularly effective in safeguarding and managing cloud data.