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01 Dec 2021
Dell extends Cyber Recovery ransomware protection to AWS
Dell EMC's PowerProtect Cyber Recovery launched in AWS Marketplace, providing customers with a way to isolate their data in AWS-based storage instead of on premises. Continue Reading
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30 Nov 2021
Zerto launches DR orchestration tool for AWS EC2
The new Zerto In-Cloud is standalone DR automation and orchestration software that uses EBS snapshots and AWS APIs instead of Zerto's continuous data protection technology. Continue Reading
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30 Sep 2020
How to resolve 5 Veritas NetBackup status code messages
NetBackup status codes present varying degrees of challenges, from general errors to failed restores. Dive into details about how to fix some of the more common issues. Continue Reading
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29 Sep 2020
Compare AWS CloudEndure vs. Azure Site Recovery services
Learn how DRaaS heavyweights AWS CloudEndure and Microsoft Azure Site Recovery compare when it comes to architectures, features, integrations, pricing and other considerations. Continue Reading
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29 Sep 2020
ISO 22301:2019 vs. previous versions: What's changed?
The International Organization for Standardization is continually updating its BC standards. Older versions may still be relevant, but keep an eye out for significant changes. Continue Reading
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28 Sep 2020
A Florida law firm raises defense with Clumio cloud backup
With aging backup storage hardware and most employees on virtual desktops, Morgan & Morgan found it made more sense to switch to Clumio cloud backup when renewal time came. Continue Reading
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25 Sep 2020
Druva dives into SaaS-based Kubernetes backup
Druva beta support for Kubernetes allows customers to recover, migrate and clone Kubernetes workloads from Druva CloudRanger using the backup vendor's stored snapshots. Continue Reading
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Tip
25 Sep 2020
It's time to update your pandemic disaster recovery plan
Your DR plan may be unprepared for a pandemic, and while mid-pandemic is not the ideal time to be discovering issues, you should use this time to make changes. Continue Reading
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24 Sep 2020
Common virtual disaster recovery errors and how to avoid them
Frequently testing a disaster recovery plan is one reliable way to ensure that a virtual recovery will go smoothly and not set an organization back. Continue Reading
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23 Sep 2020
Ransomware recovery steps important for 'constant battle'
Are you ready to recover from ransomware? Actifio Data Driven sessions detailed guidelines for your recovery plan that could save your business time and money. Continue Reading
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23 Sep 2020
Backup vendors ready for AWS Outposts
Commvault, Veritas, Cohesity, Clumio and Rubrik are certified as AWS Outposts Ready, ensuring their data protection products are supported on the Amazon-owned on-premises platform. Continue Reading
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Tip
17 Sep 2020
5 tips for remote backup systems to strengthen your defense
There are lots of options for remote backup. Take the time to evaluate your needs in the age of remote work and construct your backup platform wisely. Continue Reading
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16 Sep 2020
Bad actors target voter data to erode election confidence
Protecting voter data has its own unique challenges compared with enterprise data. Experts say even unsuccessful attacks can sow seeds of doubt and propagate misinformation. Continue Reading
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15 Sep 2020
Back up Hyper-V: Native limitations and other methods
Microsoft offers native protection to back up Hyper-V workloads, but is it enough for your organization? Find out what third-party vendors offer that Microsoft doesn't. Continue Reading
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10 Sep 2020
Commvault launches dedicated disaster recovery product
Commvault split off the disaster recovery capabilities from its Complete Data Protection into a separate product and added automation and recovery validation functions. Continue Reading
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09 Sep 2020
Horizon Bancorp adds Zerto to its portfolio
Zerto reduced Horizon Bancorp's recovery times and improved reporting for auditors. Zerto's cloud-to-cloud replication also helps as Horizon increases its cloud usage. Continue Reading
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Tip
31 Aug 2020
Post-pandemic data backup and recovery planning guidelines
Following the coronavirus pandemic, you might have to modify your backup and recovery strategy. Overcome the data protection challenges presented by the changes in daily life. Continue Reading
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26 Aug 2020
Cohesity gives DataPlatform an I/O Boost for flash storage
As enterprises demand faster backup and recovery, Cohesity adds software advances to DataPlatform that enable it to work better with all-flash appliances from Cisco and HPE. Continue Reading
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26 Aug 2020
Explore the best free cloud backup services on the market
There are free cloud backup options for businesses, not just consumers. Discover some of the top choices, plus the limitations of free vs. paid versions. Continue Reading
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25 Aug 2020
Terms to aid your pandemic recovery planning process
When updating your organization's pandemic plan, it can help to have these terms handy. These tools, processes and standards are key to a solid recovery plan. Continue Reading
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25 Aug 2020
BackupAssist ER offers a cheaper, slower path to DRaaS
BackupAssist ER offers disk-to-disk-to-cloud replication as a low-cost alternative to DRaaS, but lacks the recovery speed of DRaaS. It is suited for small enterprises willing to make that tradeoff. Continue Reading
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25 Aug 2020
Veeam backup software helps California city streamline IT
Rancho Cucamonga, a city in Southern California, moved from tape backup to Veeam software. Amid the pandemic and new protection needs, it's looking at other ways Veeam can help. Continue Reading
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24 Aug 2020
ISO and FFIEC business continuity standards compared
Global standards aid the process of creating and updating a business continuity plan. The requirements of two popular standards can ensure that your BC team doesn't miss any steps. Continue Reading
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21 Aug 2020
Best practices for intelligent data management use
The intelligent data management platform helps organizations get more out of their data. Explore why this trend has taken off and three best practices for use. Continue Reading
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21 Aug 2020
Acronis True Image 2021 is backup and antivirus in one
Acronis True Image 2021 added malware detection, monitoring and quarantining capabilities. It can now deliver both backup and security in one product, on one UI. Continue Reading
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18 Aug 2020
Asigra Cloud Backup piles on extra layers of cyberdefense
As cybercriminals circumvent immutable backup by stealing admin credentials, Asigra 14.2 counters with Deep MFA, asking for permission whenever changes to backup policies are made. Continue Reading
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17 Aug 2020
Scale Computing woos public sector with hardened backup
Scale Computing HC3 integrated Acronis SCS Cyber Backup 12.5 Hardened Edition to provide a strong ransomware defense offering for public sector customers. Continue Reading
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13 Aug 2020
Pure Storage, Cohesity combine on all-flash backup appliance
Pure Storage's new FlashRecover appliance combines its FlashBlade hardware with Cohesity DataProtect backup software in response to customers' needs for faster restores. Continue Reading
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10 Aug 2020
Flexible Metal bends toward Arcserve backup
Flexible Metal's IT manager was trying to do site-to-site replication for backup and DR using Veritas Backup Exec but found it too slow. Arcserve was faster and more reliable. Continue Reading
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10 Aug 2020
Gearset adds Salesforce backup to its toolbox
Gearset Data Backup takes backups more frequently than Salesforce's native tools and uses Gearset's deployment engine, normally used for DevOps, for recoveries. Continue Reading
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06 Aug 2020
Backup and recovery Magic Quadrant shows cloud significance
Representatives from vendor leaders Rubrik, Cohesity, Veeam and Commvault give their impressions of Gartner's 2020 Magic Quadrant for backup and recovery products. Continue Reading
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Tip
06 Aug 2020
Overcome common cloud backup security issues in remote work
Your cloud backup and storage usage may be on the rise. Make sure you take the necessary security precautions detailed here to keep your data protected. Continue Reading
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31 Jul 2020
What are Microsoft Teams backup and recovery best practices?
Backup and recovery of Microsoft Teams is often a complex process. Explore these guidelines to help simplify the important protection of your Teams data. Continue Reading
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30 Jul 2020
MinIO object storage supports Veeam backup
MinIO's partnership with Veeam promises it can make Veeam Backup and Replication run at primary storage speeds while also providing immutability for backup data. Continue Reading
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Tip
29 Jul 2020
Steps to building a pandemic business continuity plan
Your business continuity plan may address some concerns that come along with a pandemic, but COVID-19 has emphasized the importance of having remote work as part of it. Continue Reading
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29 Jul 2020
NetBackup 8.3 adds cloud data protection, DR
NetBackup 8.3 folds in two other Veritas products, expanding its data protection into public clouds and providing resilience against ransomware attacks. Continue Reading
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28 Jul 2020
Backblaze cloud offers free S3 migration service
Backblaze provides a point-and-click migration service out of Amazon S3. In related news, the Backblaze S3-compatible APIs became generally available. Continue Reading
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27 Jul 2020
Igneous Systems' new CEO talks about cloud and COVID-19
Igneous CEO Dean Darwin said COVID-19 and increased cloud adoption have increased the demand for unstructured data management. He sees a chance for Igneous to fill that demand. Continue Reading
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23 Jul 2020
14 leading data backup software tools of 2020
The enterprise backup software market consists of traditional vendors and newer technology companies that offer appliances and other cloud-native data protection products. Continue Reading
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23 Jul 2020
Nexsan Unity taps into cloud and Assureon archive
The third generation of Nexsan Unity appliances introduced interoperability with Assureon for extra ransomware defense and the ability to connect and migrate to 18 public clouds. Continue Reading
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23 Jul 2020
What are 5 backup management best practices?
The task of managing backups can seem overwhelming. These straightforward guidelines should help, as there are procedures and technologies that can make your job easier. Continue Reading
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22 Jul 2020
Small business pandemic plan should cover supply chain, staff
COVID-19 has many organizations shifting gears when it comes to pandemic planning, and SMBs are no exception. For small companies, adaptability is the key to recovery. Continue Reading
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22 Jul 2020
Commvault unveils Hyperscale X, Hedvig container support
Revealed during the keynote of Commvault's FutureReady virtual event, Hyperscale X marks the first time a Commvault product has integrated Hedvig technology. Continue Reading
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16 Jul 2020
Catalogic copy data management supports HPE Nimble Storage
Catalogic is reacting to market appetite for putting copy data management on primary storage. Flash customers want to get more out of their arrays, and the hardware can handle it. Continue Reading
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16 Jul 2020
CEO: OwnBackup funding will power more SaaS platform support
The latest OwnBackup funding round is the SaaS backup vendor's largest. While Salesforce backup remains important, other top SaaS platforms are on the roadmap. Continue Reading
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15 Jul 2020
Datto quietly files for IPO
Industry analysts say despite economic uncertainty, the data protection market seems unfazed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Datto offered no comment on the IPO matter. Continue Reading
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15 Jul 2020
Remote backup and recovery, protection changes that will stick
Your organization likely saw big changes in IT processes as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Explore the backup and recovery shifts you should expect to remain. Continue Reading
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13 Jul 2020
Backup, security join forces for ransomware protection
Ransomware can take out backup systems, which are the last line of defense against data loss. To defend backups, data protection vendors are partnering with security companies. Continue Reading
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10 Jul 2020
10 guidelines to secure your data backup
Data backups are essential to effective security, but backup mismanagement can often increase security woes. Luckily, there are some best practices that can help. Continue Reading
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09 Jul 2020
HubStor takes on Veeam, goes virtual with backup service
The HubStor backup and archive platform offers two types of models for its vSphere support. One customer called the platform an 'incredibly valuable' collection of functions. Continue Reading
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08 Jul 2020
Commvault partners with Microsoft for joint engineering
Chart Industries, which manufactures highly engineered cryogenic equipment, is early beneficiary of joint engineering partnership between Azure and Commvault's Metallic SaaS backup. Continue Reading
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06 Jul 2020
Actifio sues Rubrik for patent infringement
Actifio's complaint alleges Rubrik's products, including its 'Brik' appliances and Cloud Data Management software, infringes on four of Actifio's patents. Continue Reading
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02 Jul 2020
Veeam hybrid cloud, virtual VeeamON reflect tech changes
While Veeam is planning on a physical user conference next year, its virtual event in June drew tens of thousands. The company highlighted its advancements in cloud and CDP. Continue Reading
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02 Jul 2020
Use disaster recovery standards to guide pandemic planning
International quality management and compliance standards can help an organization kick off a disaster recovery plan for unprecedented scenarios, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue Reading
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02 Jul 2020
VMware reaches agreement to acquire Datrium DRaaS
Datrium will continue to operate independently post-acquisition, and the product will remain separate from VMware Site Recovery, but there is no word on any staff changes. Continue Reading
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01 Jul 2020
Hardware replication vs. software replication: The differences
Hardware replication and software replication have different use cases and pros and cons, so it's important to do your research before choosing one over the other. Continue Reading
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30 Jun 2020
End of Salesforce Recovery highlights need for SaaS backup
Experts say this retirement means little change for customers, because they should have been relying on third parties for Salesforce backup in the first place. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
30 Jun 2020
Choose the right remote site backup approach
Remote office backup is mission-critical for organizations that have employees working outside of the main office. Explore options for this type of data protection. Continue Reading
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24 Jun 2020
Backup training for general IT admins in the wake of COVID-19
In addition to the resources already available within a typical IT department, many external resources are available for all kinds of IT training requirements. Continue Reading
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24 Jun 2020
HPE Cloud Volumes Backup consolidates data formats
HPE Cloud Volumes Backup provides common data format for Commvault, TrendMicro, Veeam and Veritas backups to serve secondary workloads in the public cloud. Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Jun 2020
Ransomware resilience starts before cyberattacks hit
Ransomware is still common, especially in the coronavirus age, so you need to be ready. Explore ransomware recovery tips from an IT manager who dealt firsthand with an attack. Continue Reading
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23 Jun 2020
Zerto pockets $53M funding round to prove 'self-sufficiency'
Zerto CEO Ziv Kedem said the company is focused more on profit and self-sustainability than growth. The funding will go toward improving products, marketing and partnerships. Continue Reading
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22 Jun 2020
Veeam CEO talks IPO, M&A, going virtual for VeeamON 2020
William Largent became Veeam CEO in January after a multibillion-dollar acquisition and before a pandemic. Here's his take on 2020 so far, and what lies ahead following VeeamON. Continue Reading
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19 Jun 2020
Private cloud backup vs. public cloud vs. service providers
Whether you choose public or private cloud or a cloud service provider for backup, it comes down to your needs in such areas as cost and security. Explore how each one differs. Continue Reading
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18 Jun 2020
Remote data protection and DR in the work-from-home boom
Building a data protection strategy around remote working requires companies to enable employee access to data while ensuring that it is protected from threats such as shadow IT. Continue Reading
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18 Jun 2020
Veeam enhances Microsoft Teams backup, AWS protection
The latest update to Veeam's popular Microsoft 365 data protection product features native Teams backup and recovery. Veeam also launched other product updates at VeeamON 2020. Continue Reading
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17 Jun 2020
Flexential launches nationwide backup-as-a-service platform
Seeing an increasing trend of data protection buyers, Flexential has rolled out a new backup-as-a-service offering and introduced a cheaper, 'self-service' tier. Continue Reading
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17 Jun 2020
Ensure your backup networking and infrastructure work together
How can you effectively modify your backup process to fit your network speed? Because bandwidth constantly varies, employ best practices for a range of scenarios. Continue Reading
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16 Jun 2020
Alabama universities plan to share DRaaS, Nutanix HCI
One university's disaster recovery as a service can serve as a cloud for shared services with other schools in Alabama seeking to shrink their data center footprint. Continue Reading
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15 Jun 2020
Druva integrates with FireEye Helix for secure backups
The partnership allows security admins to see access history and activity in Druva through FireEye Helix's console, enabling quicker responses to security anomalies. Continue Reading
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11 Jun 2020
IFDS goes hands-on with Zerto's Kubernetes backup
Technology and services provider IFDS was one of the first to try the alpha build of Zerto's Kubernetes backup. The company relies on containers for greater resource efficiency. Continue Reading
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11 Jun 2020
Virtual VeeamON 2020 seeks interactivity, cloud focus
VeeamON seeks to overcome the challenges of virtual conferences that have become common in 2020. Veeam also released a report that details the challenges in data protection. Continue Reading
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09 Jun 2020
What are 5 hyper-converged backup best practices?
Compatibility, connection and cost are key considerations for hyper-converged data backup. Dive into these best practices to improve your data protection efforts. Continue Reading
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08 Jun 2020
Manoj Nair joins Commvault's Metallic as general manager
New general manager Manoj Nair's focus for Metallic is on geographic and product expansion. Nair plans to expand Metallic beyond the U.S., starting with a launch in Canada. Continue Reading
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05 Jun 2020
WANdisco, Azure do data migration dance
WANdisco has deepened its Microsoft partnership, integrating LiveData as a native service in Azure. Customers can access LiveData through Azure Portal for backup and other uses. Continue Reading
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03 Jun 2020
3 backup-as-a-service benefits for remote workers
When employees are dispersed, data backups need to move off site, too. Here's why organizations should consider using backup as a service in these tumultuous times. Continue Reading
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03 Jun 2020
Ransomware data protection grows in increasingly WFH world
As COVID-19 increased the number of people working remotely, experts have found that more businesses move to bolster their backup for protection against ransomware attacks. Continue Reading
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29 May 2020
Acronis remote backup makes clutch play for Boston Red Sox
For the Boston Red Sox, Acronis remote backup took on enhanced meaning during the coronavirus crisis. Acronis also provides the team with recovery and security capabilities. Continue Reading
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27 May 2020
Odaseva app replaces Salesforce data recovery service
Odaseva said its new DailyExport.io app fulfills the needs of customers who use Salesforce Weekly Export and the soon-to-be-shuttered Salesforce Data Recovery Service. Continue Reading
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27 May 2020
Kasten, Veeam team up on Kubernetes backup
Veeam and Kasten, two leaders in their respective markets, are collaborating on backup for Kubernetes, which one analyst called the 'de facto standard' in container management. Continue Reading
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26 May 2020
2nd Watch launches cloud-based disaster recovery service
COVID-19 is accelerating interest in disaster recovery as a service (DRaaS), and 2nd Watch says it can facilitate the process and reduce cost using AWS. Continue Reading
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21 May 2020
Arcserve enhances portfolio of Sophos-secured backup
Arcserve extended its Sophos suite of cybersecurity products aimed at protecting backups from ransomware to include cloud and Microsoft Office 365 workloads. Continue Reading
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21 May 2020
Business continuity challenges emerge as work from home ends
As governments consider reopening, organizations must address how it affects business continuity planning, such as accounting for WFH employees returning to offices and the potential for outages. Continue Reading
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20 May 2020
Looking back at Rubrik Forward
Storage analysts have had a lukewarm response to 2020 virtual shows. Rubrik Forward showed small improvements but failed to escape the 'long webinar' formula that lacks pizzazz. Continue Reading
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20 May 2020
What are 5 top Microsoft 365 backup considerations?
SaaS application backup is increasingly prevalent, and for good reason -- it's critical for ensuring data protection. These five guidelines will help you protect Microsoft 365. Continue Reading
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14 May 2020
DRaaS guide: Benefits, challenges, providers and market trends
Disaster recovery once involved setting up an off-site facility and duplicating expensive storage gear. Today, DRaaS offers an alternative to traditional approaches. Continue Reading
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14 May 2020
Quest launches NetVault 13 after CEO change
NetVault's Quest for stability: Version 13 adds a REST API and Teams backup for Office 365. Analysts say it's a good product, but can Quest's new CEO improve its market execution? Continue Reading
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14 May 2020
Strategies for kicking off your pandemic recovery plan
Before resuming business activities after a pandemic, establish a timeline and plan for recovery. Reviewing a business impact analysis and creating a recovery framework can help. Continue Reading
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13 May 2020
Backblaze S3-compatible APIs set up cloud battle
Backblaze releases S3-compatible APIs for its B2 Cloud Storage. Several vendor partners joined the launch with integrations. Uses include backup and archiving. Continue Reading
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11 May 2020
Rubrik Polaris enhancements unveiled at Forward summit
Rubrik Polaris data management platform extended its support to several cloud workloads popular among enterprise customers: AWS RDS, Google Cloud Platform and Microsoft OneDrive. Continue Reading
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11 May 2020
Rubrik CEO talks pandemic impact, Forward digital conference
Rubrik CEO says 'We are social beings, and nothing can replace the face-to-face connection' of a physical user conference. But Rubrik's virtual show will attract a wider audience. Continue Reading
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07 May 2020
How cloud backup can help remote workers
As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, some companies that were hesitant before may finally push the button for cloud backup. Remote data is a solid use case. Continue Reading
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05 May 2020
How to understand DRaaS pricing and budgeting
Learn how to get the most value out of your disaster-recovery-as-a-service investment by conducting a thorough business impact analysis and following a few simple steps. Continue Reading
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05 May 2020
DRaaS market faces multiple challenges in 2020
Difficult times are creating a strong DRaaS market, yet providers must still deal with many critical issues over the next several months, such as supporting growing customer base. Continue Reading
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05 May 2020
Trilio's Kubernetes data protection enters early access
TrilioVault for Kubernetes backs up and recovers applications within Kubernetes containers. It is one of the few third-party offerings for Kubernetes backup, but demand is growing. Continue Reading
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Feature
01 May 2020
DRaaS vs. cloud DR: What are the differences?
Disaster recovery as a service and cloud DR have the same end goal, but there are pros and cons to each approach that admins must consider before going with one over the other. Continue Reading
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01 May 2020
12 steps for a successful DRaaS implementation
Thinking of activating disaster recovery as a service? As you start this important process, consider these best practices that will help protect your organization. Continue Reading
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30 Apr 2020
Iland vs. Recovery Point: Compare these DRaaS providers
Iland and Recovery Point Systems are two leading providers of managed DRaaS. Learn how each vendor's services compare and how they differentiate themselves. Continue Reading
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30 Apr 2020
7 remote data backup terms for protection during a pandemic
In this glossary, you'll find important background information on remote backup. It's crucial to think about everything from network connections to backup devices and sites. Continue Reading
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News
29 Apr 2020
Clumio backup adds Microsoft 365 protection
Clumio takes aim at the 'vulnerable' area of software as a service. Its backup for Microsoft 365 includes security features and assorted restore options. Continue Reading
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29 Apr 2020
Rubrik ramps up backup speed and test/dev clones for Oracle
Rubrik Andes 5.2 doesn't add any groundbreaking features, but it focused on using backup capabilities to enhance test/dev and improving backup speed for large datasets. Continue Reading
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29 Apr 2020
5 of the hottest backup and recovery software startups to watch
Several backup and recovery vendor startups have recently introduced products designed to address varied environments, including VMware, AWS, Nutanix, Kubernetes and Salesforce. Continue Reading