Resources
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Datasheets
Datasheets
- Compass PlatformA technical overview of the Compass enterprise backup platform — unified protection, Zero Access® security, and analytics-driven automation across every workload.
- Compass Tape Gateway™Specs and capabilities for the most flexible IBM-approved VTL — SaaS-delivered virtual tape for IBM i that keeps BRMS unchanged.
- Compass Cyber Shield®How Compass detects ransomware behavior in backup data and enforces immutable, recovery-ready copies.
- Compass NAS AgentProtection for NFS and SMB/CIFS file shares and unstructured data at enterprise scale, under one policy engine.
- Compass Platform SupportThe operating systems, databases, applications, hypervisors, and cloud platforms Compass protects.
White Papers
White Papers
- Modernizing BackupWhy legacy backup architectures fall short of today's threat and recovery demands, and what a modern SaaS approach changes.
- CIO Best PracticesGuidance for IT leaders on building resilient, cost-effective enterprise data protection.
- Zero TrustHow Zero Access® architecture goes beyond zero trust by removing the logins and access attackers rely on.
- Backup for IBM Power Virtual ServerProtecting IBM i, AIX, and Linux on Power workloads running on IBM Power Virtual Server.
- Backup as a Service for Power VS with CompassAn IBM and Cobalt Iron paper on delivering enterprise backup as a service for IBM Power Virtual Server.
Tech Briefs
Technical Briefs
- Compass Automation & AnalyticsHow Compass automates daily backup administration with analytics-driven operations.
- Zero Trust Doesn’t Stop Hackers. Zero Access® Does.A closer look at why removing access beats merely authenticating it when protecting backup infrastructure.
- The Last Line of Defense — Part 1Part 1 of the series on making your backup environment the last line of defense against ransomware.
- The Last Line of Defense — Part 2Part 2 of the series: hardening backups with immutability and isolation against modern attacks.
- The Last Line of Defense — Part 3Part 3 of the series: detection and clean-room recovery when production is compromised.
Solution Briefs & Fast Facts
Solution Briefs & Fast Facts
- Compass Tape Gateway™ — Solution BriefA concise overview of how Compass Tape Gateway modernizes IBM i backup and replaces legacy VTLs.
- Compass Tape Gateway™ — Solution OverviewThe business and technical case for the IBM-approved, SaaS-based VTL for IBM i.
- Compass Tape Gateway™ — Fast Facts ReferenceQuick-reference specs, requirements, and key facts for Compass Tape Gateway.
- Compass for IBM Power VS — Fast FactsKey facts on deploying Compass for IBM Power Virtual Server from the IBM Cloud Catalog.
- Migrating to Compass Tape GatewayOverview: How tape cartridges move from your existing library into Compass Tape Gateway, and what you’ll need.
Manuals & Guides
Manuals & Guides
- Customer Support ManualCustomer support reference manual.
- Compass Tape Gateway User GuideUser guide for Compass Tape Gateway.
- Compass Quick Start Guide for IBM i Data ProtectionQuick start guide for IBM i data protection.
- Deploying Secure Automated Backup with CompassCompass deployment instructions.
Deploy Direct
Compass in the IBM Cloud Catalog
Deploy Compass to protect IBM Power Virtual Server workloads in under 15 minutes.