Minnesota Life Virtual technology simplified business continuation process for Minnesota Life. In order to meet a recoverability objective of 48 hours and to complete daily and weekly backups faster, Minnesota Life needed a solution that would simplify its business continuation process and save valuable time. Financial Benefits SnapShot, using InstantBackup, snaps 400 volumes in five minutes.
Tapes are ready to ship to off-site storage two hours faster.
Daily IMS and DB2 online hours of availability were extended from 30 minutes to 20 hours, depending on the day of the week. Three StorageTek Iceberg systems were consolidated on two SVAs. About Minnesota Life Minnesota Life is a leading provider of mortgage life insurance for policyholders in 49 states and Puerto Rico. The company employs over 4,400 home office associates and field representatives. About Minnesota Life Minnesota Life is a leading provider of mortgage life insurance for policyholders in 49 states and Puerto Rico.