What does Microsoft DPM stand for?

Data Protection Manager
This version of Data Protection Manager (DPM) has reached the end of support, we recommend you to upgrade to DPM 2019. The method System Center Data Protection Manager (DPM) uses to protect data varies according to the type of data being protected, and the method of protection you select.

What is DPM in technology?

In simple words, Data protection management (DPM) is the process of managing and monitoring data backup and data protection services of any computer network. This technology uses various tools and techniques to protect information inside the IT environment.

What is DPM in SQL Server?

System Center Data Protection Manager (DPM) provides backup and recovery for SQL Server databases. In addition to backing up SQL Server databases you can run a system backup or full bare-metal backup of the SQL Server computer.

What is DPM storage?

DPM backs up data to disk for short-term storage by saving data to the DPM storage pool. The storage pool is the set of disks and volumes on which the DPM server stores the recovery points for the protected data. Before you can store data on disk, you’ll need at least one disk or volume in a storage pool.

What is DPM in Azure?

DPM can store backup data to: Disk: For short-term storage DPM backs up data to disk pools. Azure: For both short-term and long-term storage off-premises, DPM data stored in disk pools can be backed up to the Microsoft Azure cloud using the Azure Backup service.

What is data protection management?

Data protection management (DPM) makes sure that backups are performed correctly and on time and that adequate storage is available when needed. It also covers privacy, security and compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. See continuous data protection and backup types.

What is DPM physics?

DPM – Drop Physics Module.

Which versions of SQL Server are supported by DPM?

SQL 2017 is supported as a database with DPM 1801 in upgrade scenarios. With DPM 2019, SQL 2017 is supported as a DPM database, in both new installation and upgrade scenarios of DPM.

How do I add storage to DPM?

Follow these steps:

  1. In the DPM Management console > Disk Storage , click Rescan.
  2. In Add Disk Storage , click Add. After the volumes are added, you can give them a friendly name.
  3. Click OK to format the volumes to ReFS, so DPM can use them as MBS.

What is recovery Services Vault?

A Recovery Services vault is a management entity that stores recovery points created over time and provides an interface to perform backup-related operations. These operations include taking on-demand backups, performing restores, and creating backup policies.