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Druva NAS backup aims for cheaper, smarter protection

The Druva Cloud Platform now features NAS support that can automatically tier to cold storage and exclude data that doesn't need protection, cutting down on costs.

By Paul Crocetti • Oct. 15, 2020

Cohesity plans to launch entire suite as a service on AWS

Cohesity has chosen AWS as its preferred cloud provider and plans to launch all its data protection and management products on the cloud platform, starting with DataProtect.

By Johnny Yu • Oct. 14, 2020

Does your data backup system ensure data protection?

With so many dangerous threats in the IT landscape, make sure you protect your data backups from the likes of corruption, unauthorized access and leakage.

By Paul Kirvan • Oct. 13, 2020

Commvault serves up a slice of cloud for backup storage

Metallic Cloud Storage Service lets customers use Azure cloud as a backup target for Commvault backup software and HyperScale X, but as a fully managed service through Commvault.

By Johnny Yu • Oct. 12, 2020

Datto IPO doesn’t mean other backup vendors will follow

Experts say Datto's deep investment in MSPs and the SMB market made it well-positioned for an IPO, and it doesn't mean other data protection vendors should do the same.

By Johnny Yu • Oct. 7, 2020

Veeam acquisition of Kasten boosts Kubernetes backup

Veeam makes another move in the emerging field of Kubernetes data protection with its acquisition of Kasten. Veeam and Kasten had a technology, sales and marketing partnership.

By Paul Crocetti • Oct. 5, 2020

Datrium DRaaS relaunched as VMware Cloud Disaster Recovery

Datrium DRaaS is now VMware Cloud Disaster Recovery as part of integration with VMware. It replicates directly to VMware vCloud and doesn't need Datrium DVX to run.

By Johnny Yu • Oct. 5, 2020

Understanding BC, resilience standards and how to comply

Follow these nine steps to first identify relevant business continuity and resilience standards and, second, launch a successful compliance program at your organization.

By Paul Kirvan • Oct. 2, 2020

CCPA compliance still unclear long past deadline

Despite the July 1 CCPA compliance deadline having long past, many executives are still unclear how the law applies to their business. Privacy experts weigh in on the latest enforcements.

By Mary Pratt • Oct. 2, 2020

Cohesity tries to fill ‘SLA gap’ with backup-DR combo

Cohesity's new SiteContinuity product is an automated disaster recovery product that uses the company's backup and continuous data protection capabilities based on the data's SLA.

By Johnny Yu • Oct. 1, 2020

Microsoft 365 disaster recovery options: Native vs. third-party

While Microsoft offers disaster recovery for its 365 platform, you might need more protection. Explore some of the available options, plus how to create a DR plan.

By Brien Posey • Sept. 30, 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.

By Brien Posey • Sept. 30, 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.

By Brien Posey • Sept. 29, 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.

By Paul Kirvan • Sept. 29, 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.

By Johnny Yu • Sept. 28, 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.

By Johnny Yu • Sept. 25, 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.

By Nick Cavalancia • Sept. 25, 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.

By Stuart Burns • Sept. 24, 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.

By Paul Crocetti • Sept. 23, 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.

By Johnny Yu • Sept. 23, 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.

By Paul Crocetti • Sept. 17, 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.

By Johnny Yu • Sept. 16, 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.

By Brien Posey • Sept. 15, 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.

By Johnny Yu • Sept. 10, 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.

By Johnny Yu • Sept. 9, 2020