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## IBM i Data Protection with
## Compass Tape Gateway™
### Why Compass Tape Gateway is the Smart Move for IBM i Backup
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Built-in Security
You need enterprise-grade security delivering the robust data protection you can trust. Compass security features are built-in, not added-on. Protect your data with security features including Zero Access®, Ransomware Detection, and Isolated Zones.
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Hybrid IBM i Integration
Deploy data protection exactly where you need it: SaaS, hybrid, or on-premises. Compass delivers data protection for IBM Cloud, Amazon AWS, Alibaba Cloud, Google Cloud Platform, and Microsoft Azure.
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Automated Software-Defined VTL
What if your data was protected by an integrated VTL for IBM i? Virtualize legacy tapes, eliminate data silos, and promote IBM i protection to a tier 1 player in enterprise data protection. All of this through the built-in VTL within Compass®, you no longer have to piece together software and hardware for a backup, security, and recovery solution for your IBM i data.
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Simplicity not complexity
Eliminate up to 80% of the daily management of backup with Compass automation and centralized control. Deploy in minutes instead of months for a rapid time to value, modern data protection.
Other Resources
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[Compass Tape Gateway Solution Brief](https://info.cobaltiron.com/compass-tape-gateway-solution-brief?hsLang=en)
[Compass Opportunity Sizing](https://www.cobaltiron.com/compass-ibm-sizing/)
[Compass - IBM Catalog](https://cloud.ibm.com/catalog/services/cobalt-iron---secure-automated-backup-with-compass?catalog_query=aHR0cHM6Ly9jbG91ZC5pYm0uY29tL2NhdGFsb2cjaGlnaGxpZ2h0cw%3D%3D)
Discover how Compass Tape Gateway streamlines IBM i tape backup - eliminating complexity and reducing risk - while working seamlessly with your existing environment.
\*Free trial of Compass on IBM Cloud available now - support for IBM i workloads coming soon!
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# Turn It On!
Ready to turn on Compass® in your PowerVS environment? Here's a few overview videos to get you started!
Create VTL
Tapes, Volumes, and Drives
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