Protection Policies are the foundation of Nutanix DR, defining how recovery points are created, replicated, and retained. This post explores the three replication types—Asynchronous (1-24 hour RPO), Near-Synchronous (1-15 minute RPO), and Synchronous (zero RPO)—covering configuration, performance impacts, distance …

Nutanix offers two distinct approaches to disaster recovery: Protection Domains (the battle-tested foundation) and Nutanix DR (the policy-driven evolution). This post explores both methods, their capabilities, when to use each approach, and how they complement each other. Understanding the difference is crucial for …