Enterprise databases are growing faster than ever. While data growth drives business intelligence, it also increases the cost and complexity of database backups. Traditional backup strategies—full copies stored on expensive storage systems—are becoming financially unsustainable.
This case study shows how a global manufacturing enterprise achieved an 80% reduce database backup storage costs and a 93% faster restore time using Clonetab’s Virtualized Backup Solution.
The Client
- Industry: Global Manufacturing
- Database Environment: Oracle E-Business Suite & Oracle Database, 20+ TB in size
- Backup Method (Before): Weekly full backups + daily incrementals on on-prem NAS
- Annual Backup Storage Spend: approximately $250,000
The Challenge
The client’s DBA team faced multiple pain points:
- Excessive Storage Costs – Retention of multiple full backups filled up high-performance storage.
- Long Backup Windows – Full backups were spilling into peak usage hours.
- Slow Restores – Restoring a 20TB database took over 14+ hours.
- Tape Dependency for Archives – Retrievals from tape could take days.
- No Verification Process – Backup integrity wasn’t tested regularly, creating risk during emergencies.
The Solution: Clonetab Virtualized Backups to Reduce Database Backup Costs
Clonetab implemented Virtualized Backup Technology designed for large ERP and database environments.
Key Features Implemented:
- Incremental Forever Backups: Only changed data blocks were backed up after the initial full copy.
- Storage Virtualization: Deduplication and compression reduced footprint by over 70%.
- Instant Recovery: Virtual clones allowed immediate mount and restore.
- Automated Verification: Every backup was automatically tested for recoverability.
- Hybrid Storage Integration: Archived backups were moved to low-cost cloud storage while keeping active backups on fast local storage.
The Results
| Metric | Before | After Clonetab | Improvement |
| Annual Storage Spend (Approximate Estimation) | $250,000 | $50,000 | 80% Savings |
| Restore Time | 14 hours | Under 1 hour | 93% Faster |
| Backup Window | 18 hours | 4 hours | 78% Reduction |
| Backup Verification | Manual & infrequent | Automated daily | 100% Reliable |
Business Impact
- Cost Efficiency: Freed up $200,000 annually in storage spend.
- Operational Agility: Enabled test, development, and analytics teams to spin up copies instantly.
- Disaster Recovery Readiness: Guaranteed recoverability through daily integrity checks.
- Zero Downtime Risk During Backups: No impact on production workloads.
Client Feedback
“We were on the verge of buying more expensive storage when Clonetab showed us virtualized backups. Now, not only are we saving hundreds of thousands each year, but we also recover databases in under an hour. This has transformed our DBA operations.”
— Senior DBA, Global Manufacturing Enterprise
Why Clonetab for Virtualized Backups?
Clonetab’s platform is purpose-built for ERP & large database environments, offering:
- End-to-end Backup, Restore, and Disaster Recovery in one platform.
- ERP-Aware Virtualization for Oracle EBS, PeopleSoft, and large RDBMS platforms.
- Cloud & On-Prem Integration with AWS, Azure, OCI, and local datacenters.
- Security-first Design with encryption and role-based access control.
Conclusion
Virtualized backups aren’t just a storage cost-saving measure—they’re a strategic advantage for DBA teams managing large, mission-critical databases.
If your organization is struggling with soaring storage bills, slow restores, or backup reliability issues, Clonetab can help you achieve similar results.
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