Sangfor Cloud Platform Features
Core Functions (3)
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Server Virtualization
Virtualize server resources into one or more isolated virtual environments.
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Storage Virtualization
Virtualize and distribute storage capabilties through abstraction.
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Network Virtualization
Virtualize network administration and monitoring for other virtualized resources.
General Functionality (4)
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Dynamic Scaling
Scale resources automatically, adjusting for usage demands.
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High Availability
Maintain high performance and uptime for all users.
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Data Security
Offer security options for data and infrastructure access, e.g. encryption, key management, and MFA.
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Backup and Recovery
Offer backup and recovery capabilties for virtualized resources.
Configuration (2)
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Appliance Independence
Hyperconverged infrastructure solution is appliance independent and functions on a variety of compatible hardware.
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Hardware Integration
Integrate with other data center storage and server hardware, as well as software infrastructure.
Functionality (18)
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On Premises Recovery
Provide failover and recovery capabilities for on premises data and systems.
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Cloud Recovery
Provide failover and recovery capabilities for cloud data and systems.
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Prior State Recovery
Recover systems and infrastructure to a like state as before failure.
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Recovery Automation
Provide both manual and automatic recovery capabilities.
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Replication
Replicate data and infrastructure in real time on a separate system for immediate, seamless failover.
Backup and Recovery
Create backups and provide methods to recover deleted/lost data
Data Replication
Process of copying and storing data in more than one site or node
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OS Integration
Runs smoothly with a variety operating systems (Windows, Linux, etc.).
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Resource Saving
Optimizes CPU and storage resource efficiently.
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Performance Management
Monitors virtual workload and physical hardware performance at a glance.
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Security
Meets data protection and compliance standards.
Third-Party Integrations
Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes
User Management
Manage user accounts, profiles, roles, permissions, and other details across applications, devices or networks
Compliance Management
Track and manage adherence to policies for any service, product, process, or supplier
Task Management
Create, manage and track all task activities and progression
Simplified Management
Manages different storage environments easily.
Monitoring Tool
Provides visibility across different environments in one tool.
Cost-Saving
Reduces IT overhead and capital expenditure.
Management (11)
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Local Management
Allow businesses to locally manage what, how, and where data and systems are restored.
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Infrastructure Compatibility
Be compatible with a variety of on premise, cloud, and/or virtual infrastructure.
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Solution Integration
Integrate with other management, resilience, and backup solutions.
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Real-Time Analytics
Track data and system backups, replication, and failover events.
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RTO and RPO Management
Specify recovery time objectives (RTOs) and recovery point objectives (RPOs), and track how those objectives are met.
Data Management
Ability to handle large datasets
Policy Management
Create, manage, and track policies and procedures within an organization
Incident Management
Manage and track all disruptions and incidents
Action Management
Detailed plan including steps, milestones, assignments, and timeline needed to complete a project, strategy or goal
Risk Management
Process of identifying, evaluating, mitigating, addressing and reporting on potential risks or uncertainties
Third-Party Integration
Addition of necessary external data, applications, tools, or features
Performance (8)
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Scalability
Allocates host resource to create additional instances quickly.
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Portability
Provides efficient server and storage migration between hosts.
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Data Recovery
Creates recovery data in other hosts automatically.
Disaster Recovery
Plan and implement business continuity measures in case of unforeseen events
High Availability
Provides low server downtime.
Low Latency
Provides low latency transfer.
High Scalability
Modifies resource capacity based on real-time data.
Fast Application Deployment
Easily deploys applications and services
Security (2)
Business Continuity
Includes immediate data recovery from interruptions or disasters.
Data Security
Secures data storage and transfer between environments.
Agentic AI - Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI) Solutions (3)
Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
Adaptive Learning
Improves performance based on feedback and experience
Decision Making
Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives
Agentic AI - Server Virtualization (7)
Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
Multi-step Planning
Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes
Cross-system Integration
Works across multiple software systems or databases
Adaptive Learning
Improves performance based on feedback and experience
Proactive Assistance
Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting
Decision Making
Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives
File Transfer
Move files across different systems or networks
Agentic AI - Disaster Recovery (2)
Intrusion Detection System
Identify and alert about security breaches by third parties
Scenario Planning
Develop potential scenarios to identify risks and opportunities
Additional Functionality (43)
Encryption
Convert data into a code for security
AI Copilot
A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users
Remote Access/Control
Access work applications remotely, for when working away from the office and/or traveling
Data Loss Prevention
Safeguard confidential data and meet compliance regulations
API
Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases
Secure Data Storage
Securely stores data to prevent data loss or breaches
VM Backup
Copying of data on a virtual machine (VM) in a VMware environment to prevent data loss
Generative AI
Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.
Risk Analysis
Analyze potential risks across the organization
Access Controls/Permissions
Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems
Activity Dashboard
Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities
Security Auditing
Systematic evaluation of the security of a company's overall security system and situation
Continuous Backup
Backup of computer data automatically saving a copy of every change made to that data
Deduplication
Data compression technique for eliminating duplicate copies of repeating data
Archiving & Retention
Moving and separately storing data that is not actively used or continuous storage of data for compliance purposes
Continuous Monitoring
Conduct tracking and assessment of application and device behavior without breaks or interruptions
Sensitive Data Identification
Identify sensitive or personal information collected from users
Business Impact Analysis
Predicts the consequences of disruption to a business function.
Business Continuity Exercising
Scenario-based process that test the validity of business continuity plans and procedures.
Alerts/Notifications
Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges
Cloud Computing
A network of remote servers which allow businesses to store, manage, and process data through the cloud instead of a local server
Archiving & Retention
Moving and separately storing data that is not actively used or continuous storage of data for compliance purposes
Issue Tracking
Record and follow the progress of every issue
Virtual Machine Migration
Server Monitoring
Continuously scan servers on a designated network to monitor health and search for any irregularities or failures
Status Tracking
Track the status over time for a request, process, asset, or transaction
Secure Login
At least a username and password is required to access the system
Activity Dashboard
Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities
API
Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases
Graphical User Interface
A visual way of interacting with an application or operating system using items such as windows, icons, and menus
Secure Data Storage
Securely stores data to prevent data loss or breaches
Alerts/Escalation
System alerts about the need to escalate an issue or request
Generative AI
Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.
Virtual Server
Creates a virtual server that replicates all the functionalities of a dedicated physical server
Remote Update/Installation
Deploy updates or install new software remotely
Data Verification
Process of checking different types of data for accuracy to avoid errors or inconsistencies
AI Copilot
A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users
Reporting & Statistics
Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns
VDI
Database Support
Supports common databases such as MySQL and Oracle
Data Synchronization
Synchronizing data between two or more devices/systems and automatically updating changes to maintain consistency
Data Replication
Process of copying and storing data in more than one site or node
Virtual Machine Monitoring
Track and manage virtual machines (VMs) running on physical host machines


