Disk-based backup
Disk-based backup technology is popular for data backup and recovery applications. Explore resources on disk backup, including tips on migrating to disk and putting together a disk-based backup and recovery plan. Read about how disk backup can help you meet your backup recovery objectives and learn about how to choose a disk backup vendor.
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News
12 Mar 2024
VergeIO's IOguardian protects VM data loss with syncing tech
The IOguardian capability for VergeIO's OS enables virtual machine replication and data syncing without the continuity lag common with disaster recovery software. Continue Reading
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News
27 Feb 2024
Cohesity CEO on customer choice following Veritas merger
Sanjay Poonen, CEO of Cohesity, talks about his company's recent purchase of Veritas, what customers should expect in the year ahead and if other mergers are possible. Continue Reading
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Answer
25 Nov 2014
What is Data Domain Boost and what is it used for?
SearchDataBackup Senior Site Editor Andrew Burton explains what EMC's Data Domain Boost software is designed for, how it works, and which products it supports in this Expert Answer. Continue Reading
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Answer
31 Jan 2014
Choosing the right data snapshot approach
Independent backup expert Brien Posey compares the various methods for creating a data snapshot in this Expert Answer. Continue Reading
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Tip
25 Nov 2013
How to dispose of unwanted backup media
Brien Posey looks at the inherent problems with backup media disposal. Because it contains sensitive data, you must dispose of it safely. Continue Reading
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Answer
14 May 2013
As a backup target, when is VTL better than NAS?
Eric Slack of Storage Switzerland says that, as a backup target, a VTL might be a better choice than NAS. Continue Reading
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Feature
18 Apr 2013
Backup challenges: Slow backup and recovery, growing capacity demands
Our recent survey data indicates slow backup and recovery, growing capacity demands and virtual server backup remain IT pain points. Continue Reading
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Photo Story
10 Apr 2013
Backup challenges: Slow backup and recovery, growing capacity demands
Our recent survey data indicates slow backup and recovery, growing capacity demands and virtual server backup remain IT pain points. Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Jun 2012
Protecting petabytes: Best practices for big data backup
How do you protect the massive data sets? Learn the best practices and products used for big data backup disaster recovery. Continue Reading
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Tip
18 May 2012
SAN backup and recovery
Moving data can complicate your backup efforts. In this tip, you’ll learn backup goals for SAN environments and backup methods to achieve those goals. Continue Reading
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News
18 May 2011
Quantum plans source-side dedupe for DXi
Quantum's CEO Jon Gacek revealed that the company plans to add source-side data deduplication to its DXi disk backup platform during a quarterly earnings call this week. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
08 Nov 2010
Data archiving methods and best practices for small businesses
Improper data archiving methods or improper use of archiving software can lead to legal problems in your business. Find out how to avoid data archiving problems with these top six articles on data archiving. Continue Reading
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Feature
01 Nov 2010
Solving common data deduplication system problems
Still not getting the deduplication ratios vendors are promising? Learn about the most common problems with deduplication systems and how to fix them. Continue Reading
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News
28 Jun 2010
As the WORM turns: The pros and cons of WORM disk vs. tape
Learn about how WORM disk is still an important option for data retention, and about the pros and cons of using WORM disk vs. tape. Continue Reading
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Podcast
15 Apr 2010
Virtual tape libraries vs. disk-to-disk backup in small business storage environments
SMBs have several disk backup options to choose from. Which is more popular, VTLs or disk-to-disk backup? Continue Reading
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Feature
20 Oct 2009
Data backup and recovery FAQs
Check out our FAQs for information on a variety of topics from tape backup to data deduplication to CDP and more. Continue Reading
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Tip
07 Oct 2009
Fail-in-place systems: Avoiding hard disk drive failures
Fail-in-place storage systems, such Atrato's V1000 and Xiotech's Emprise 5000 or ISE, can virtually eliminate hard disk drive replacement service calls. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
07 Aug 2009
Virtual tape libraries: A tutorial on managing VTL technology
In this tutorial on virtual tape library technology, learn about buying and managing a VTL, VTLs and data deduplication, and virtual tape library vendors and products. Continue Reading
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Feature
06 Jul 2009
Symantec Veritas NetBackup best practices: Using the maximum jobs per client setting
This is the second in a multi-part series discussing Symantec Corp. Veritas NetBackup best practices to help you make the right choices for your data backup system. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Jun 2009
Backing up your virtual environment
Learn all about backing up your virtual environment, whether with traditional backup and backup scripts in this except of Eric Seibert's new book "VMware VI3 Implementation and Administration." Continue Reading
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Tip
22 Jun 2009
Symantec Backup Exec troubleshooting performance tips
If you're using Backup Exec and your performance isn't what it should be, some troubleshooting may be in order. Here's a list of potential things to look out for. Continue Reading
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Tip
11 May 2009
Understanding data deduplication ratios in backup systems
Data deduplication ratios can be very confusing. Learn about how to estimate a data deduplication ratio in your backup system and how to evaluate a dedupe product in this tip. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
11 Mar 2009
Data backup and recovery technology tutorials
Learn about the latest data backup and recovery technology trends in our technology tutorials. Continue Reading
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News
04 Aug 2008
The true role of a backup administrator
When asked what they do on a daily basis, some data backup administrators often opt for the short answer and reply, "I look after data backups." While this is not necessarily the wrong answer, it is not the full answer. Continue Reading
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Tip
19 May 2008
Four ways to streamline your data backup process
Are your data backup operations out of control? Here are four tips to help you streamline your data backup and recovery process. Continue Reading
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Tip
15 Apr 2008
The cost of tape vs. disk data backup
Here's how to determine the cost of disk vs. tape in your data backup environment. Continue Reading
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Tip
15 Feb 2008
Five tips for creating a backup service-level agreement
Learn how to write a backup service-level agreement that will keep the peace between IT and information users. Continue Reading
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Tip
30 Jan 2007
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager vs. traditional backup
Learn about the architectural concepts behind IBM's Tivoli Storage Manager backup software and the main differences with what are often referred to as "traditional" backup products. This piece is the first of a series of four on Tivoli Storage Manager. Continue Reading
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News
14 Jun 2006
All-in-One Guide: Backup
This All-In-One Guide covers a lot of ground from traditional tape to emerging technologies such as continuous data protection and content-addressed storage. Get started learning now. Continue Reading
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News
16 Jan 2004
Resource guide to disk-based backup
Our resource guide to disk-based backup is the place to start when looking for the most up-to-date content on what the experts have to say. Continue Reading
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News
15 Dec 2003
How to do hybrid backup
Traditionally, backups have been usually targeted to tape drives, but more and more disk storage is being incorporated into the backup process. One common approach with disk-based backups is using disk as a staging area before copying data to tape, which is known as a two-stage backup architecture. Continue Reading
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News
15 Dec 2003
Can disk speed up lethargic backups?
Backup to tape is fraught with problems, not the least of which is that it's time-consuming. Storage managers already use cheap ATA disk to store secondary copies of data because it's more reliable and easier to restore from than tape. Can disk also help you reduce the amount of time it takes for you to do your backup in the first place? Continue Reading