Tutorials

Tutorials

• How to deploy Data Duplication on Windows Server

  Data deduplication is necessary to stay ahead of storage demands and maintain available space. Windows Server Data Deduplication is one tool that can help.  Continue Reading

• How to use rsync to streamline centralized backups

  The Linux rsync utility is a powerful tool in the hands of a knowledgeable administrator. Learn how an organization might use rsync for backups with this step-by-step tutorial.  Continue Reading

• Inline deduplication vs. post-processing deduplication

  Will inline or post-processing deduplication work better for your data protection strategy? Learn more about each method with this tip.  Continue Reading

• How to use rsync and scp for data protection

  The rsync and scp tools are available to Linux, macOS and Windows users. These two simple utilities have several use cases for disaster recovery and data protection.  Continue Reading

• How to use Time Machine to back up your Mac

  Mac Time Machine backup is a useful tool for small businesses. It does not support cloud targets, but has a user-friendly interface and simple scheduling options for basic backups.  Continue Reading

• How to use the duplicity backup tool

  Open source tool duplicity can help sys admins manage many file servers, as well as back up and restore large amounts of data. Learn how to install, run and troubleshoot duplicity.  Continue Reading

• Get started with the Kopia backup tool

  Backup applications have evolved for increased speed, flexibility and new storage locations. Open source tool Kopia is one option backup admins might consider.  Continue Reading

• Windows Server backup to the cloud: A step-by-step guide

  Backups are critical when using Windows Server. While third-party cloud vendors offer protection, Windows Server admins can back up to Azure using only native Microsoft tools.  Continue Reading

• How to create Group Policy backups in Windows Server

  Group Policy Objects represent a significant time investment and an important configuration management tool. Follow these simple steps to protect them.  Continue Reading

• How to back up a Windows DHCP server

  The Windows DHCP server creates an automatic local backup of its configuration regularly, but Windows Server admins can configure a stronger backup with this tutorial.  Continue Reading

• Tutorial: Use Linux rsync backup to protect files

  Rsync is a file transfer utility designed to move data from one Linux network host to another, which has made it a popular option for backing up critical data.  Continue Reading

• How to restore a Kubernetes cluster from an etcd snapshot

  In case of an event that leads to the loss of a Kubernetes cluster, it's important to be restore-ready. Here's how to restore a cluster from an etcd snapshot with commands.  Continue Reading

• 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

• Backup testing: A step-by-step tutorial

  Testing backups is a key piece of the data protection puzzle. Explore the different approaches and frequencies you can use to make sure your backups work.  Continue Reading

• 6 best practices for choosing a cloud backup provider

  Learn six criteria for choosing the best cloud backup vendor for your organization. Key among these is knowing your unique needs.  Continue Reading

• Ten KPI templates for your dashboards

  KPIs help companies gauge success, but how do you choose the right metrics to create useful reports? Here you'll find 10 KPI examples to inspire your executive dashboards.  Continue Reading

• Structuring data integration models and data integration architecture

  Get tips on structuring data integration models and data integration architecture. Learn how to build a business case for data integration modeling and leverage process modeling.  Continue Reading

• Using logical data models for data integration modeling

  Learn about using logical data models for data integration modeling. Get an overview of using a target-based data integration design technique.  Continue Reading

• Tape backup encryption best practices

  Tape backup encryption is being used for many organizations, but figuring out how to implement it can be challenging. Learn about tape encryption best practices in this article.  Continue Reading

• Bulletproof your disaster recovery planning process

  Learn how to bulletproof your disaster recovery planning process with this free guide.  Continue Reading

• An introduction to enterprise architecture framework and MDM patterns

  Get an introduction to enterprise architecture framework and MDM enterprise architecture patterns. Learn about MDM framework concepts and a definition of SOA.  Continue Reading

• Oracle upgrades: Tips and trends

  If you’re planning an Oracle upgrade, start here to learn about the latest Oracle upgrade trends. Also, get expert advice from Oracle gurus and learn about the current state of Oracle Fusion Middleware upgrades.  Continue Reading

• Examples of decision support systems (DSS) aiding business decision-making

  Learn how decision support systems can help the business decision-making process. Find out why decision support is needed and what IT skills business managers need for DSS.  Continue Reading

• Network disaster recovery and business continuity technology tutorial

  Whether you are getting started with server virtualization, are creating a disaster recovery network checklist or need to learn more about protecting your VoIP systems, we have the answers in our disaster recovery networking tutorial.  Continue Reading

• Buyer’s Guide: Choosing and understanding MDM software

  Read up on master data and master data management, plus get expert advice on choosing MDM software and tools and what to look for in an MDM product or service.  Continue Reading

• Creating key performance indicator (KPI) reports and dashboard design

  Learn about key performance indicator (KPI) reports and the benefits of KPI reporting. Read about common executive dashboard design mishaps and see examples of KPI scorecards.  Continue Reading

• Data deduping explained: Deduplication in data backup environments tutorial

  Learn everything you wanted to know about data deduping in our tutorial on data deduplication and data backup.  Continue Reading

• VMware vCenter Site Recovery Manager disaster recovery best practices

  In this tutorial on SRM disaster recovery best practices, learn what you need in place to use SRM, how to test and execute your DR plans and if SRM is a good fit for your DR strategy.  Continue Reading

• Oracle virtualization introduction guide

  This introductory guide to Oracle virtualization is designed to help you define and understand the basics of Oracle virtualization including Oracle's VM.  Continue Reading

• Oracle applications learning guide

  This learning guide is a one-stop shop for information on Oracle's changing role in the enterprise applications space, with news, analysis and tips on Oracle's acquisitions, Project Fusion, E-Business Suite and other apps, the battle between Oracle ...  Continue Reading

• Data backup and recovery technology tutorials

  Learn about the latest data backup and recovery technology trends in our technology tutorials.  Continue Reading

• A step-by-step guide to implementing data deduplication

  The best way to select, implement and integrate data deduplication can vary depending on how the deduplication is performed. Learn some general principles that you can follow to select the right data deduplication approach and then integrate it into...  Continue Reading

• Backup software product specifications

  Backup and replication software are powerful tools used to protect data against loss due to hardware failure, natural disasters, and other problems. Features like encryption, key management, compression, data de-duplication, WAN support and content ...  Continue Reading

• Oracle database performance tuning guide

  Learn the tricks of industry experts for identifying and eliminating performance problems in this guide. Topics include tuning fundamentals and fallacies, explanations of performance tuning tools, disk I/O and SQL tuning specifics, and common ...  Continue Reading