Cyber Infrastructure

The main articles are:

• Virtualization. Classification and applications
• Backup system
• Firewall
• Storage system

Cyber Infrastructure (formerly Acronis Infrastructure) is a network and secure storage in one solution.

2024

Cyber Infrastructure 6.0 with improved performance and fault tolerance

On July 11, 2024, Cyberprotect announced the release of an updated version of Cyber ​ ​ Infrastructure 6.0, a universal solution that combines software-defined storage and a virtualization platform into one product and contains all the necessary components for building a reliable, affordable and scalable enterprise IT infrastructure. The functionality of the computing service has been implemented, the capabilities of object S3 storage have been expanded, the system fault tolerance has been increased, support for network equipment has been improved and a number of errors have been fixed.

This release adds EVC technology to Cyber Infrastructure to configure virtual machine CPU emulation mode. It is useful for working in a cluster of mixed equipment. Selecting the EVC mode of operation allows you to adjust the balance between the ability to migrate VMs between cluster nodes and the performance in such a cluster.

The added ability to import external DSS allows VM disks to be located on external classic storage systems. It became possible to use external storage using the iSCSI protocol to host volumes with the operating system, applications and data of virtual machines deployed in a computing cluster. This provides additional options for scaling and optimizing storage utilization.

Users can now more efficiently manage objects in S3 storage with support for Tagging and Lifecycle. S3 Lifecycle is lifecycle management of objects in a bucket that allows you to configure automatic deletion of objects or versions of objects according to specified conditions and schedules.

S3 Tagging manages object tags to support bulk work with permissions for object groups. With this functionality, you can organize mandatory control over access to stored data to ensure compliance with security requirements.

Among the changes is a convenient mass configuration of storage disks with role management of all disks on one screen. The ability to select a group of disks to assign roles to them or reset a previously assigned configuration has been added. The function simplifies the process of configuring and managing disks, making it more convenient and intuitive.

The possibilities for creating a metro cluster have been expanded. The full metro cluster configuration from the control panel is now available. Options for a 4-replica replication scheme and efficient redundant coding schemes with an increased number of parity blocks and fault tolerance are included. The configuration of the cluster sensitivity level to node failure and support for writing to storage after complete loss of redundancy is implemented.

It is possible to increase the number of replicas of the control panel to 7 instances, which corresponds to the failover of the cluster at the level of 3 nodes. If the management server fails or becomes unavailable over the network, an instance of the control panel on another server will take over the panel service so that it remains available at the same dedicated IP address. This improves fault tolerance and ensures the continuity of critical applications and services.

This version of Cyber Infrastructure has made many other improvements and changes aimed at performance, fault tolerance and convenient work with storage, expanded the range of compatible equipment.

Based on S3 storage in Softline Multi-Cloud

Softline Group of Companies (PJSC Softline) has launched S3 object storage in Softline Multi-cloud. The solution is deployed on the basis of the Russian Cyber ​ ​ Infrastructure system of Cyberprotect, it will allow more efficient storage of large volumes of data and the introduction of new services. Softline announced this on June 3, 2024. Read more here.

"Cyber Infrastructure" 5.5 with the possibility of creating VDI for domestic OS

On April 25, 2024, Cyberprotect announced the release of an updated version of Cyber ​ ​ Infrastructure 5.5, a universal solution that is a multi-protocol software-defined storage and virtualization platform in one product. It became possible to deploy a virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), automatic load balancing between virtualization hosts (DRS), automatic volume balancing between storage tiers, S3 bucket policy functionality was implemented. Many other changes have been implemented to improve system performance, convenience, and flexibility.

System users can now deploy virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) for Russian operating systems Astra Linux 1.7.x, Red OS 7.3, Alt Server and Alt Workstation 10. Client connection via RDP and web browser is supported.

A significant improvement was the emergence of the ability to load balance (DRS) over CPU and RAM, which allows you to automatically and non-stop move virtual machines between virtualization servers to improve VM performance. The administrator can exclude individual virtual machines from the process, limit the frequency and schedule of migration.

The function of balancing storage levels is implemented. In multi-tier environments, you can now configure automatic data movement between tiers to ensure optimal performance and reliability. You can select different scenarios for setting up balancing, such as optimizing space usage, reducing response time, or providing minimal redundancy.

Other changes affected improving the performance of storage that uses NVMe disks, expanded the functionality of S3 object storage, and support for Intel and Broadcom network cards using the RoCE protocol.

With each update of Cyber ​ ​ Infrastructure, we are moving towards making our product more convenient, reliable and productive, "said Ivan Smirnov, Cyber ​ ​ Infrastructure product manager at Cyberprotect.

Cyber Infrastructure is deployed on standard server hardware and provides centralized management of all system components. The solution includes virtualization, software-defined storage, and network. This architecture allows you to configure the system for different use cases.

2022

Russian virtualization. Review of 15 developers of domestic products

The TAdviser analytical center studied who is on the Russian virtualization market, analyzed the functional and integration capabilities of products, and assessed the experience of development companies. Among the companies and products studied are Cyber ​ ​ Cyberprotect (Cyber ​ ​ Infrastructure product). Read more about the research here.

Expanding support for domestic operating systems in Cyber ​ ​ Infrastructure 5.0

On November 28, 2022, the company Cyberprotect"" announced the release of the next version of hyper convergent the Cyber ​ ​ Infrastructure 5.0 system - a universal solution that is also software-defined storage virtualization in one product. This version provides support for more guests, OS including domestic ones, implements the ability to quickly deploy the product to and on public clouds others hypervisors , as well as convenient migration from, virtual machines VMware improved work, and storages other improvements.

Cyber Infrastructure is a hyperconverged system that easily deploys on standard industry equipment. The solution includes three main blocks: virtualization, network, and software-defined storage. This architecture allows you to customize the system for any use case: to create a private or public cloud infrastructure, such as file storage, general-purpose storage, S3 object storage, fast block storage for hot data, or backup storage for Cyber Backup RMS.

In this version, each of these blocks received a functional improvement. Thus, work was carried out to support a wide range of guest operating systems based on Linux, including Russian ones, such as Alt, RED OS, ROSA, Astra Linux and others, and support for Windows Server 2022 was added. Cloud QCOW2 images with cloud-init support have been added, which allows you to deploy the solution in popular cloud services such as Yandex Cloud and VK Cloud. Support for interregional replication (CRR) in S3 is implemented.

"The creation and development of a flexible, reliable and secure IT infrastructure built on domestic solutions is a task that is relevant for November 2022 for many organizations. In the development of our product, we follow the requirements of customers, increase the versatility and ability to integrate into the technological stack to solve new problems and replace foreign products, "says Andrey Kryuchkov, Director of Technology Marketing at Cyberprotect.

The hyper-converged Cyber ​ ​ Infrastructure system can be used in conjunction with the Cyber ​ ​ Backup system, the flagship product of Cyberprotect. This allows you to not only deploy a reliable, convenient and cost-effective infrastructure, but also protect your enterprise from losing critical data. The latest versions of Cyber Backup provide agentless backup of virtual machines that operate in a hyper-converged Cyber Infrastructure environment.

Cyber Infrastructure, like Cyber Backup, are included in the Unified Register of Russian ProgramsThe Ministry of Digital Industry of Russia, are available for procurement by organizations to meet state and municipal needs, as well as for the purpose of transferring enterprises to the use of domestic software.

2021: As part of the solution for rapid private cloud deployment

New cloud technologies, Acronis ITProtect and ICL have developed a joint solution for the rapid deployment of the organization's private cloud for document, mail, calendar, and contact collaboration. This was announced on January 28, 2021 by ICL.

The solution also includes Acronis Infrastructure. Read more here.

2020

Price reduction for healthcare facilities and pharmaceutical companies

On April 23, 2020, the company Acronis ITProtect"" announced a 50% reduction in the price of its products for, and backup protection recovery, data as well as for creation. As part of IT infrastructures a combined effort to combat the pandemic crisis, the company is giving all state and commercial medical institutions, as well as pharmaceutical manufacturing and retail organizations, a special discount on its data protection solutions "" and "Acronis Data Protection Acronis Infrastructure." The promotion is valid until July 31, 2020. More. here

Inclusion in the Unified Register of Russian Programs

On April 9, 2020, Acronis ITProtect"" announced that its Acronis Infrastructure solution, which combines, virtualization networking and protected storage in one product, is included in. Acronis Unified Register of Russian Programs Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media Russia Infrastructure is now available for procurement by organizations to meet and state municipal needs, as well as for purposes import substitution in companies with government participation.

"Acronis Infrastructure" is easily deployed on standard industry hardware, suitable for any use case: for creating a private or public cloud infrastructure, such as file storage, general purpose storage, S3 object storage, fast block storage for hot data, and backup storage for "Acronis Data Protection."

Often, the IT infrastructure of an enterprise has to be assembled from individual components, this requires significant efforts to ensure their collaboration, integration into the organization's already operating IT ecosystem, and for government agencies - finding all components in the Unified Register of Russian Software. In Acronis Infrastructure, we have combined three main components: virtualization, software-defined network and storage, and easy enterprise-class scalability. At the same time, you can manage the entire system from a single console, which is very convenient for the administrator, says Andrey Kryuchkov, director of product marketing at Acronis ITProtect

Previously, two other Acronis ITProtect products were included in the Registry: Acronis Data Protection and Acronis Data Protection Advanced. By sharing Acronis Infrastructure and Acronis Data Protection, you can not only deploy a reliable, convenient, and cost-effective infrastructure, but also protect your enterprise from the loss of critical data.

2019: Presentation of the "Acronis Infrastructure" solution

On December 12, 2019, Acronis-Infozashchita announced the product - Acronis Infrastructure. It is a Russian software-defined solution that integrates virtualization, storage, distributed routing and firewall networking, and all the benefits of integrating backup and data protection technologies into a single product. The system is easy to install, scale and customize for the tasks of organizing any structure and size.

"Acronis Infrastructure" is easily deployed on standard industry equipment. The solution includes three main blocks: virtualization, software-defined network, and software-defined storage. This architecture allows you to customize the system for any use case: to create a private or public cloud infrastructure, such as file storage, general-purpose storage, S3 object storage, fast block storage for hot data, and backup storage for Acronis Data Protection. Simple system management and configuration, as well as flexible licensing policies, combine these scenarios and use them to solve all tasks in the enterprise IT infrastructure.

Our solution will be in demand by those who plan to build or upgrade their IT infrastructure and want to get a reliable, convenient, economical, secure and at the same time productive system. The time has come when the transfer of system software to Russian reliable, import-independent and compatible solutions can save significant time and money in the future. says Elena Bocherova, executive director of Acronis-Infozashchita

According to international analytical agencies, the growth of the hyperconverged infrastructure market will be more than 30 percent in 2020. In Russia, there is regulatory regulation aimed at stimulating the transition of state bodies and companies with state participation to the predominant use of domestic software. In particular, the methodological recommendations of the Ministry of Telecom and Mass Communications of Russia prescribe to double the share of the use of domestic virtualization tools in state-owned companies in 2020 - up to 60%.