A Hybrid Cloud Cyber Security Solution using IBM Spectrum Virtualize for Public Cloud on Azure and IBM Spectrum Virtualize Safeguarded Copy

The document describes the configuration and end-to-end architecture for configuring the logical air-gap solution for cyber resiliency using IBM® Spectrum Virtualize for Public Cloud (SV4PC) on Azure, IBM Spectrum® Virtualize Safeguarded Copy, and IBM FlashSystem®.

This blueprint guide provides the following information:

• A solutions architecture and related solution configuration workflows, with the following essential software and hardware components:
– IBM FlashSystem
– IBM Spectrum Virtualize for Public Cloud on Azure
– IBM Copy Services Manager
• Detailed technical configuration steps for building the cyber resiliency solutions

This technical report does not provide performance analysis from a user perspective or replace any official IBM manuals or documents.

This technical paper assumes that the reader is familiar with the following areas:

• Basic kowledge of IBM FlashSystem
• Azure Cloud fundamentals
• Hybrid Cloud network connectivity
• IBM Copy Services Manager