High availability and disaster recovery
A sound strategy around high availability and disaster recovery is a must in every enterprise -- especially for production workloads that can't afford downtime. Apply the tips and advice in this section to build resiliency into cloud architectures and prepare for a range of disaster recovery scenarios.
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Tip
08 May 2023
7 factors to consider in network redundancy design
Network pros should consider multiple factors when adding redundancy to network design, including network equipment, protocols, backup, processing and subnet connections. Continue Reading
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Feature
19 Jan 2023
Cloud backup vs. traditional backup: Advantages, disadvantages
Cloud backup vs. traditional backup is an important discussion. Although the cloud backup market is soaring, traditional backup players also have much to offer your organization. Continue Reading
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Feature
18 Jan 2023
The 7 critical backup strategy best practices to keep data safe
This comprehensive guide explains backup basics, the issues affecting risk and the seven critical backup strategies you need to keep data safe. Continue Reading
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Tip
18 Jan 2023
Data backup failure: Top 5 causes and tips for prevention
What can you do to prevent data backup failure? Learn how using the 3-2-1 rule, turning to cloud backup and following other practical steps can help protect your data. Continue Reading
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Feature
03 Nov 2022
8 key characteristics of cloud computing
Companies rely on the cloud for modern app development. Learn the key features that differentiate cloud computing from traditional, on-premises IT architectures. Continue Reading
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Tip
06 Dec 2021
Understand the role of an SRE vs. cloud engineer
While SREs can play a distinct role in cloud computing, they don't replace the need for cloud engineers. Learn how the two roles can work together toward reliability goals. Continue Reading
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Tip
11 Oct 2021
On premises vs. cloud: The major similarities and differences
An organization deciding whether to run a workload on premises or in the cloud must carefully evaluate security, reliability, costs and other factors -- and ask four key questions. Continue Reading
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Tip
07 Sep 2021
Understand the 5 main benefits of hybrid cloud for businesses
Why choose between public cloud and private systems when you can have both? With hybrid cloud, enterprises can address workload requirements, business demands and budgetary needs. Continue Reading
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Tip
20 Aug 2021
Hybrid cloud connectivity best practices and considerations
Private and public clouds stress networks in different ways and don't always play well together. Here's what to know to set up a cost-effective hybrid cloud network architecture. Continue Reading
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News
11 Aug 2021
SIOS Protection Suite update enhances HA for cloud and SAP
Improvements to the SIOS Protection Suite include planned failovers of SAP S/4HANA with zero downtime, GCP support and integration with third-party tools via CLI. Continue Reading
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News
22 Jun 2021
DxEnterprise brings SQL Server AGs to Kubernetes
DxEnterprise for Containers enables SQL Server availability groups to work in Kubernetes, solving a problem that prevented SQL Server users from moving into production. Continue Reading
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Tip
26 Feb 2021
How to create snapshots for Azure VMs and managed disks
Learn best practices for creating VM snapshots in Microsoft Azure. Follow along with these step-by-step examples to try in your Azure environment. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
22 Feb 2021
Build a cloud resiliency strategy with these best practices
Implement these tips and strategies to minimize downtime and support resiliency in your cloud-based organization. Continue Reading
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News
09 Dec 2020
HPE GreenLake delivers high performance computing cloud
Looking to protect its advantage in the HPC market, HPE showed off a series of cloud services to be delivered via its GreenLake cloud platform. Continue Reading
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Answer
22 Oct 2020
Why is high availability important in cloud computing?
How many "nines" does your own cloud app really need? High availability is still an important factor in a cloud SLA, but uptime needs vary for each service and company. Continue Reading
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Tip
19 Oct 2020
Explore the tools for disaster recovery on AWS, Azure and GCP
Utilize cloud infrastructure for your disaster recovery plan. Learn about the tools and services from AWS, Google and Microsoft to see if they fit in your DR plan. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
24 Aug 2020
COVID-19 and the cloud: How to maintain systems resilience
Kishore Durg explains how enterprises can leverage systems resilience to ensure that they don't experience any cloud disruptions during the pandemic. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
29 May 2020
Try an Azure Site Recovery setup for DR needs
Administrators who need some assurance that mission-critical workloads will stay up when trouble strikes can try out Microsoft's cloud-based disaster recovery service. Continue Reading
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Tip
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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Tip
14 Apr 2020
Overcome these common cloud bursting challenges
Cloud bursting might seem like a great way to handle traffic spikes, but it's rife with complications. Still, it's not impossible. Incorporate these strategies in your IT plans to get your hybrid cloud up and running. Continue Reading
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Tip
09 Apr 2020
Optimize data protection as a service with these tips
A cloud-based data protection platform can make critical tasks easier on your organization. These tips help you make the most of this valuable service. Continue Reading
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Answer
26 Mar 2020
How has backup as a service evolved and improved?
The backup-as-a-service platform is a popular use of cloud-based infrastructure. With new products and features launching, it's important to plan out your BaaS environment. Continue Reading
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Tip
19 Feb 2020
3 cloud-based data management challenges
Your organization has data in the cloud, but there are still concerns as to how you and your data protection vendor manage that data to maintain performance and costs. Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Dec 2019
Vendors detail cloud-based backup past, present, future
As part of TechTarget's 20th anniversary, we're looking at some of the top trends and technologies over those years. Here, vendors that offer cloud backup discuss this newer trend. Continue Reading
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Tip
13 Dec 2019
Where cloud-based disaster recovery is headed in 2020
To understand how the cloud will be used for disaster recovery in 2020, it will help to look at its recent trajectory. While growth is inevitable, there are bumps along the way. Continue Reading
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Tip
13 Dec 2019
Prepare for an AWS outage with these preventative steps
Set up the proper data protection and recovery measures before a cloud outage hits. Follow these backup and disaster recovery tips to keep workloads running during and after an outage. Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Nov 2019
The pros and cons of cloud disaster recovery
Cloud DR is a great option, but it's not as easy as it might look. For starters, you'll need to carefully prepare data and have servers prebuilt as VMs in the cloud. Continue Reading
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News
14 Nov 2019
AWS, Azure and Google peppered with outages in same week
Cloud outages hit AWS, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud within the past week, an outcome that suggests customers must take a more sophisticated approach to ensure maximum uptime. Continue Reading
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Opinion
06 Nov 2019
Important questions about DRaaS you're not asking your vendor
Not all DRaaS vendors are created equal. Expose any weaknesses and shortcomings in your current or prospective providers by asking the following questions. Continue Reading
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Tip
02 Oct 2019
Weigh the challenges of multi-cloud disaster recovery
An enterprise could craft a multi-cloud backup strategy, but that doesn't mean it should. Weigh the potential benefits against the myriad challenges presented by this approach. Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Sep 2019
Choose the AWS backup strategy that best fits your needs
What's the best way to back up your valuable AWS data? Compare the recently launched AWS Backup product versus data protection offerings from other vendors. Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Sep 2019
Experts detail cloud backup market evolution, where it's headed
As part of TechTarget's 20th anniversary, we're taking a look at some of the top trends and technologies in IT over those years. Here, experts discuss the newer cloud backup trend. Continue Reading
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News
09 Sep 2019
Microsoft extends Azure networking with satellite connections
Microsoft Azure customers can now tap satellite internet providers through the private Azure ExpressRoute service. The move follows the release of AWS Ground Station in May. Continue Reading
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Photo Story
30 Aug 2019
6 steps to survive a cloud outage
Providers aren't perfect and outages are inevitable. The key is to have a DR plan in place before a problem occurs. The following slides illustrate the six key steps to get back up and running. Continue Reading
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News
29 Aug 2019
Clumio backup seeks to simplify with SaaS
Clumio has come out of stealth to try to make its mark in a crowded backup market. The cloud-based vendor claims to make it easier to install and manage backups. Continue Reading
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Guide
08 Aug 2019
Multi-cloud backup and recovery best practices and offerings
Multi-cloud data protection is a key element to include in a backup strategy. We provide tips for backup and recovery in multiple clouds and info on some of the leading providers. Continue Reading
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News
30 Jul 2019
VMware on Google Cloud deal gives users another choice
VMware's deal with Google is the latest among top-tier players supporting each other's cloud. The question now is: How will Microsoft and IBM-Red Hat respond? Continue Reading
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News
15 Jul 2019
HYCU Protégé offers multi-cloud disaster recovery, migration
HYCU is seeking to make the process of multi-cloud data protection and migration more seamless. While many organizations use multiple clouds, they can lead to complexity issues. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
12 Jul 2019
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
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Tip
28 Jun 2019
Navigate public cloud availability zones for optimal performance
Google's recent outages show that AZs aren't a panacea for high availability. See how differences in cloud vendors' approaches to isolation can affect workload performance. Continue Reading
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News
27 Jun 2019
Cloud data management finding its place as volumes soar sky high
Is a cloud data management platform right for your organization? Experts discuss its benefits and drawbacks as more data moves to the cloud for a variety of uses. Continue Reading
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Tip
13 Jun 2019
Ask these 5 questions before deploying cloud HA
IT teams can build HA into their organization's cloud apps, but is it worth it? And how much is too much? Ask these and other critical questions before architecting for HA. Continue Reading
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Tip
13 Jun 2019
Know the tools needed to bake cloud HA into apps
The cost for HA might outweigh the benefit for many cloud apps. But, before you can debate the need to architect a highly redundant system, you need to know the tools at your disposal. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 May 2019
Using the cloud for disaster recovery? You'll need these key terms
If you're planning on implementing a cloud-based disaster recovery plan, be sure to familiarize yourself with core aspects of crafting a cloud DR plan and choosing a provider. Continue Reading
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News
10 May 2019
Microsoft to reduce Azure outages with Project Tardigrade
Microsoft's plans to make Azure more reliable include Project Tardigrade, which keeps running VMs alive even when their host platforms go down due to hardware problems. Continue Reading
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Tip
29 Mar 2019
Set the foundation for a solid cloud backup strategy
Behind any effective cloud DR strategy is a solid backup plan. Follow these tips around common backup methods, tools and replication to get started. Continue Reading
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Tip
29 Mar 2019
How to evaluate DRaaS providers
DR-as-a-service providers need to be vetted properly to ensure that the services you have purchased are deliverable and meet expectations during a disaster. Continue Reading
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News
28 Mar 2019
Backblaze cloud backup pays off for financial software firm
Talisys IT staff finds Backblaze backup can reliably protect the financial software firm's data at work, but is simple enough to pay for to use at home for personal data. Continue Reading
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News
21 Mar 2019
XenData backup packages Wasabi in new cloud product
A new cloud service lets customers put XenData backup on Wasabi's cloud, making a cheap option for active archiving by taking advantage of Wasabi's lack of egress fees. Continue Reading
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News
15 Mar 2019
Google Cloud outages resolved, but stakes still high for users
Several Google Cloud services suffered some recent hiccups, but analysts gave the service provider high marks for quick resolution and transparency. Continue Reading
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Answer
12 Mar 2019
Cloud disaster recovery options: Public or purpose-built?
Despite the popularity of public cloud for disaster recovery, it's not the only option out there. Purpose-built clouds can offer greater flexibility and provider assistance. Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Feb 2019
How do I know if cloud backup and recovery is right for my data?
Are you ready to implement cloud backup and disaster recovery? There are a number of questions you need to answer first, from the financial to the operational. Continue Reading
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Tip
07 Feb 2019
DRaaS benefits that make ditching traditional DR worth it
The benefits of disaster recovery as a service include lower cost, enhanced reliability and streamlined administration. It's no wonder that more organizations are being drawn to it. Continue Reading
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News
06 Feb 2019
New Arcserve appliances tightly integrate DR capabilities
The third generation of appliances from Arcserve combines backup workloads with disaster recovery with the ability to spin up copies directly on an appliance or to the cloud. Continue Reading
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News
05 Feb 2019
Dell EMC backup appliance lines support GCP, Alibaba Cloud
Dell EMC backup appliances get a software update that improves speed and expands public cloud support, showing a conscious push for multi-cloud and midsize customers. Continue Reading
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News
22 Jan 2019
Veeam cloud backup gains tiering, mobility, AWS enhancements
The Veeam cloud backup platform becomes more comprehensive as backed up data continues to shift to the cloud. Updates allow users to move data around easier. Continue Reading
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News
14 Jan 2019
CloudEndure acquisition expands AWS' cloud migration tools
AWS' acquisition of CloudEndure underscores the move toward multi-cloud, as well as demand from customers for an easier path to public cloud. Continue Reading
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News
14 Jan 2019
AWS acquires CloudEndure disaster recovery, backup services
Amazon Web Services purchases startup CloudEndure to bolster application and data migration, backup, and disaster recovery services for enterprise customers. Continue Reading
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Tip
10 Jan 2019
Cloud disaster recovery services evolve, but gaps remain
A severe outage can cripple a business, which is why a disaster recovery plan is critical. While today's DRaaS offerings make it easier to recover, there's still room for growth. Continue Reading
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Tip
09 Jan 2019
Implement cloud failover, replication for workload protection
Businesses increasingly use public cloud services as workload protection targets. But cloud failover and replication are hardly hands-off processes for IT teams. Continue Reading
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Tip
30 Nov 2018
How to use Azure Site Recovery Deployment Planner
A successful disaster recovery procedure is more complicated than most people think. Learn how an Azure service can streamline the process of VM replication and failover. Continue Reading
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Tip
25 Sep 2018
How the top cloud storage vendors stack up for backup
Don't pick a cloud storage and backup vendor just because you've heard it's reputable. We lay out the features you need to compare among the Big Three providers. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
13 Sep 2018
Learn from these Microsoft's Azure outage postmortem takeaways
Microsoft shed more light on last week's major Azure outage that generally confirm what everyone already knew - a storm near the Azure South Central US region knocked cooling systems offline and ... Continue Reading
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News
07 Sep 2018
Azure outage spotlights cloud infrastructure choices
One difference in Microsoft's cloud infrastructure design may have contributed to the extended outage this week in an Azure region that hit a large number of customers. Continue Reading
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Tip
21 Jun 2018
Enterprises wrestle with OpenStack backup, DR challenges
To work around the manual and often tedious processes associated with OpenStack DR and backup, some enterprises have turned to third-party tools. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 May 2018
Azure Availability Zones enable more resilient cloud apps
'Downtime' is a dreaded word for mission-critical applications. Learn how availability zones in Azure can promote uptime and keep your workloads running. Continue Reading
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News
08 Mar 2018
VMware cloud services tidy up AWS migration path
VMware Cloud on AWS has improved migrations, cost controls and availability, as VMware pitches customers on the value of hosting vSphere-based workloads on the public cloud. Continue Reading
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News
08 Jan 2018
Microsoft advances Azure hybrid strategy with Avere deal
Microsoft's acquisition of Avere Systems addresses a shortcoming in Azure storage services and could help steal some business from AWS and GCP. Continue Reading
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Tip
02 Nov 2017
Cloud data backup services minimize outage, security risks
Backups are critical in any cloud strategy, but where you store that data is just as important. Explore these automated backup tools and services to avoid risks later. Continue Reading
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Tip
31 Jan 2017
Using Azure Site Recovery for data and VM replication
Data replication is a critical part of a disaster recovery plan, and the devil is in the details. Ease your plan with automation through Azure Site Recovery. Continue Reading
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Tip
19 Jul 2016
Build a cloud redundancy strategy using multiple providers
No cloud platform is perfect; there is always a risk of an outage or data loss. Consider a multicloud model to ensure redundancy and backup. Continue Reading
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Tip
28 Aug 2014
Five steps to moving mission-critical applications to the cloud
Some enterprises see migrating mission-critical apps to public cloud as an insurmountable obstacle. But, common sense precautions can smooth the transition of even the most crucial workloads. Continue Reading
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Tip
16 Jul 2014
Attain magical five nines availability for cloud applications
Every company seeks the magical five nines -- or 99.999% availability. If major providers can't promise it, how can you get it? Continue Reading
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Podcast
27 Jun 2014
Microsoft, Google claw for cloud market share with AWS
Amazon has dominated the early stages of cloud. With Microsoft and Google getting stronger, can AWS keep a stranglehold on the market in the future? Continue Reading
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Tip
30 Jan 2013
Building redundancy into your cloud outage strategy
Any effective cloud computing strategy should include measures to protect against outages. The best defense you can have is to plan for redundancy. Continue Reading