AppSync is a software that allows for application-consistent snapshots, which are crucial for ensuring that data is in a consistent state when a snapshot is taken. This is particularly important for applications that require a consistent set of data, like databases.

Application-Consistent Snapshots: AppSync enables the creation of application-consistent snapshots on XtremIO storage arrays. This means that the snapshots reflect the exact state of the application at the point in time when the snapshot was taken1.

Integration with VPLEX: When used with VPLEX, AppSync allows for these application-consistent snapshots to be taken even when the storage is virtualized behind VPLEX. This ensures that the benefits of both VPLEX virtualization and XtremIO’s powerful snapshot capabilities can be utilized together1.

Benefits for Application Owners: For application owners, this integration means that they can have confidence in the consistency of their data when using these snapshots for purposes such as development, testing, or backup and recovery1.

Operational Efficiency: The ability to take application-consistent snapshots on XtremIO with VPLEX in the data path simplifies operations. It allows for efficient use of storage resources and reduces the complexity of managing snapshots across different storage systems1.

Use Cases: This capability is particularly beneficial for environments running critical applications such as databases, where having consistent snapshots is essential for tasks like replication, data recovery, and testing1.

In summary, the key benefit of using AppSync with VPLEX and XtremIO is the ability to take application-consistent snapshots on XtremIO while VPLEX is in the data path, providing a reliable and efficient way to manage snapshots for critical applications.