Discover how the DWA transformed its data management with Open-E JovianDSS, ensuring top-tier security, high data protection, and seamless scalability.
The German Association for Water, Wastewater, and Waste (DWA) faced mounting challenges as its digital landscape expanded. Managing websites, e-learning platforms, and sensitive data required more than just data storage — it demanded security, scalability, and resilience against threats like ransomware. To meet these needs, the DWA turned to Open-E JovianDSS. This cutting-edge solution delivered a robust, flexible infrastructure designed to protect critical data while ensuring seamless operations. With a three-tiered system providing failover protection, high availability, and optimal security, the DWA transformed its data management approach. Explore the case study to uncover the system's architecture, hardware setup, and the remarkable outcomes achieved with Open-E JovianDSS.
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Challenges
The DWA required a cost-effective, hardware-agnostic data storage system with an easy-to-use interface, to support key applications, ensure data security against ransomware, and adapt to growing demands driven by digital transformation. The organization sought a solution that could provide flexibility, security, and future-proofing for its critical data and operations.
Solution
The DWA implemented three Open-E JovianDSS Single Node systems: a main system for primary data, a backup system for local failover protection, and a cloud system for off-site backup and hosting critical applications. This setup utilized Open-E JovianDSS On- & Off-Site Data Protection features for local and geo-redundant backups. The open-source monitoring platform Checkmk was integrated to enhance security.
Achieved Result
By implementing Open-E JovianDSS, the DWA gained a user-friendly, reliable, and flexible data storage solution. The ZFS technology and hardware independence provided the necessary conditions to manage complex data storage requirements effectively. The three-tiered system ensured optimal data security, failover protection, and high availability for the DWA's diverse tasks.
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