Local deployment

Frequently Asked Questions

• What licensing and deployment options are available, and how do they impact cost of ownership?

  There are different subscription licenses for Acronis Cyber Protect are available for one, three or five years with maintenance included.
  
  We license both local (on-premises) and cloud systems, as well as virtual hosts. Additionally, any license supports an unlimited number of VMs. It couldn't be easier: simply count the servers, workstations, hosts and VMs you want to cover and you're done.

• For how long is version support guaranteed? Upgrades, compatibility with new OSs, etc.

  Acronis Cyber Protect Local emphasizes strong backward compatibility, supporting legacy operating systems from Windows XP upwards. It also supports modern hyper-converged infrastructures, ensuring long-term utility and broad OS compatibility.

• Does the solution integrate with virtual environments, cloud, SaaS and legacy systems?

  Yes, it integrates widely:
  
  - Virtual environments: Supports Nutanix and Proxmox, and enables easy workload portability and P2V / V2V migrations.
  - Legacy systems: Offers strong compatibility back to Windows XP.
  - Cloud / SaaS: While Local is on premises, the cloud deployment version of Acronis Cyber Protect includes cloud backup for Microsoft 365 and SaaS email archiving. Local deployments can still manage data protection across cloud and SaaS environments.

• What is the difference between local and cloud backup?

  Local backup stores data on premises, giving you direct control and meeting strict data sovereignty or air-gapped requirements. Cloud backup stores data in Acronis data centers, managed off-site, typically via subscription for capacity.

• How much bandwidth, network resources, storage IO / latency is required?

  These factors depend on the infrastructure, data volume, backup frequency, and recovery objectives.

• Why choose local deployment for compliance?

  Local deployment is crucial for compliance due to:
  
  - Data Sovereignty: Keeps all data within national/regional borders.
  - Strict Regulations: Meets specific security and compliance mandates that prohibit cloud solutions.
  - Air-gapped Environments: Secures critical systems in disconnected settings.
  - Control: Provides full control over data location and security, essential for many compliance frameworks.

• How does Acronis Cyber Protect Local secure OT and air-gapped systems?

  It secures these systems by:
  
  - On-premise deployment: Allows full deployment within your perimeter, meeting strict compliance for disconnected environments.
  - Rapid Recovery: Focuses on fast, image-based recovery to minimize downtime for OT, ICS, and specialty equipment.
  - Legacy Support: Compatible with major OT/ICS vendors and older systems.
  - Simplicity: Enables non-IT staff to perform recoveries, speeding up operational resumption.