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APEX Protection Storage (DDVE) is the software-defined data protection solution based on industry-leading Dell PowerProtect DD. It is a virtual deduplication appliance that provides data protection for entry, enterprise, and service provider environments. Like any DD system, DDVE is always paired with backup software.
DDVE runs the DD Operating System (DDOS) and includes the DD System Manager (DDSM), graphical user interface (GUI), and the DDOS command line interface (CLI) for performing system operations.
DDVE includes the following features: