HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.F.6. Purchase of TimeScale CDP Software
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Memorandum
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Mark McNeill, City Administrator
FROM: Carrie Duckett, Information Technology Coordinator
SUBJECT: Authorization to Purchase TimeScale CDP
DATE: February 10,2009
Introduction
The City Council is asked to authorize the purchase of TimeScale CDP as part of the disaster
recovery solution for the City's IT network.
Background
In 2008, the City purchased a second Storage Area Network (SAN) to be housed at City Hall.
Our production SAN is located in our data center at the Police Station. To replicate data to the
second SAN, I am recommending that we purchase TimeScale CDP (Continuous Data
Protection). In order for us to be fully functional, two TimeScale CDP appliances will ultimately
be needed to replicate data between our data center and City Hall. With funds budgeted for
2009, we can afford to purchase one this year.
TimeScale CDP is a continuous data protection and recovery system, which is designed to
reliably and quickly recover the City's applications and data following unforeseen events. It
provides an easy-to-use solution for local and off-site data protection and recovery. It also
enables us to proactive1y protect our data from human error, software attacks, infrastructure
failures, and disasters that would otherwise keep the City from continuing business.
Budget Impact
The cost to purchase a single TimeScale appliance (including shipping and tax) is $43,473.30.
These funds will be taken from the adopted 2009 IT budget. The cost to purchase the second
appliance in a future year is estimated at $20,480.
Requested Action
If it concurs, the Council is asked to offer a motion authorizing appropriate City staff to purchase
the first half of TimeScale CDP (Continuous Data Protection) in an amount not to exceed
$43,480.