Veritas NetBackup 8.1.2 Announced (What is New and New Key Features)

Veritas Technologies announced the latest version of its Veritas NetBackup, version 8.1.2. The new version brings new major features to adapt the rapidly expanding data protection needs. Version 8.1.2 also brings new functionality for backup up VMware as well as other virtualized workloads. 

New in NetBackup 8.1.2

• Introducing a simple, web-based user interface with optimized workflows.
• Secure, role-based administration with access control and audit tracking.
• Agentless point-and-click restores of files on virtual machines.
• Orchestrate snapshots of cloud workloads in AWS, Microsoft and Google.
• Automate provisioning and ticket creation with extensive REST API libraries.
• Faster upgrades with automatic client updates and more Appliance options.
• Real-time usage and consumption reporting through Smart Meter.

Key Features in 8.1.2 – GA Release: Sep 12, 2018

• New web UI – Enjoy a simple, secure, web-based user experience
• Role-based access – Grant limited access to specific users and roles
• VMware Instant Access – Faster, easier VM restores without agents
• NetBackup for VMware Cloud on AWS – Protect VMware VMs in AWS
• NetBackup for HBase – Database-aware backup of HBase systems
• NetBackup for MongoDB – Database-aware backup of MongoDB systems
• Protect cloud workloads – Orchestrate AWS, Microsoft, and Google snapshots
• Automatic client updates – Faster and easier client software upgrades
• Amazon Glacier Vaults – Enforce compliance controls through AWS
• Parallel Streaming SDK – Developer kit to create 3rd party plug-ins
• REST API libraries – Expanded calls to enable more programmatic functions
• GDPR ready – User audit alerting flags for inspection
• Veritas Smart Meter – Monitor usage and consumption from web portal

Source : https://www.veritas.com/product/backup-and-recovery/netbackup-8