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    Commvault’s Clumio Backtrack manages AWS versioning for S3

    Clumio offers management tools for AWS S3 versioning backups with granular recovery for billions of objects in its first release under the Commvault banner.

    By Tim McCarthy • Nov. 26, 2024
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    3-2-1 backup strategy explained: Is it effective?

    The 3-2-1 backup strategy is a time-tested data protection and recovery methodology for ensuring that data is protected adequately and up-to-date backup copies of the data are available when needed.

    By Rich Castagna, Alexander Gillis • Nov. 25, 2024
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    Arctera emerges as spinoff from Veritas-Cohesity merger

    Three separate backup and storage offerings from Veritas will continue development under the name Arctera. One analyst believes the spinoff will be a boon for SMB customers.

    By Tim McCarthy • Nov. 14, 2024
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    When to use a mirrored site disaster recovery

    Mirrored disaster recovery sites are a good fit for businesses that require rapid failover and have the right resources to build a duplicate data center.

    By • Oct. 29, 2024
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    Expert Advice // Linux backups for new users, pros and everyone in between

    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.

    By • Oct. 28, 2024
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    4 cloud disaster recovery best practices

    The cloud is a widely implemented technology for flexible and reliable disaster recovery. Businesses can optimize a cloud DR strategy with these four best practices.

    By • Oct. 25, 2024
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    Arcserve prioritizes cloud choice with UDP platform update

    Data backup specialist Arcserve is expanding the data resilience capabilities of its flagship platform with Azure support, multi-replication and malware detection from Microsoft.

    By Tim McCarthy • Oct. 23, 2024
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    Cohesity’s generative AI Gaia gets keyword search tool

    A new search, questioning and data visibility feature arrives in Cohesity's generative AI Gaia with Data Explore. The update also expands Gaia's support for file storage systems.

    By Tim McCarthy • Oct. 22, 2024
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    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.

    By • Oct. 21, 2024
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    6 disaster recovery site requirements for businesses

    Building a disaster recovery site provides organizations with a high degree of control over the facility. It also makes them responsible for several critical requirements.

    By • Oct. 21, 2024
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    Eon makes cloud backups available across major hyperscalers

    Cloud backup vendor Eon, which emerged from stealth earlier this month, offers a platform for hyperscaler migrations with features like granular restores and automated tagging.

    By Tim McCarthy • Oct. 10, 2024
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    Commvault integrates recent acquisitions into portfolio

    At its Shift conference this week, Commvault will highlight new functionality for Commvault Cloud that stems from its Appranix and Clumio buys and bolsters offerings beyond Azure.

    By Tim McCarthy • Oct. 8, 2024
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    Expert Advice // Open source for disaster recovery: An essential guide

    4 open source emergency management tools for DR teams

    Emergency management can be a hectic and expensive process. Open source tools can help keep costs down and pool information from a wide array of resources.

    By • Oct. 2, 2024
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    Expert Advice // Improve lagging data backup performance

    How to improve backup performance

    Achieving and maintaining optimal backup performance is a continuous process that requires a proactive approach to monitoring, analysis and optimization.

    By • Oct. 2, 2024
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    Expert Advice // Open source for disaster recovery: An essential guide

    6 open source data recovery software options to consider

    Data loss can plague just about every organization, and costs of recovery can add up. Open source software tools provide a reliable, cost-effective recovery option.

    By • Sept. 30, 2024
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    Veeam acquisition of Alcion supports push into as-a-service, AI

    Veeam embarks on the acquisition path again with its purchase of Alcion. The deal brings several employees who specialize in AI and as-a-service knowledge.

    By • Sept. 27, 2024
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    Commvault acquisition of Clumio for S3 speaks volumes

    Commvault's acquisition of Clumio doesn't wade into billion-dollar territory, but it does illustrate some trends happening in the cloud data protection and backup markets.

    By Nicole Laskowski • Sept. 26, 2024
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    SIOS focuses on failovers in LifeKeeper for Linux update

    SIOS updates LifeKeeper for Linux in a new version that adds to its high-availability features and simplifies management and security privileges through its console.

    By Adam Armstrong • Sept. 25, 2024
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    What is a business continuity plan (BCP)?

    A business continuity plan (BCP) is a document that consists of the critical information an organization needs to continue operating during an unplanned event.

    By Vicki-Lynn Brunskill, Cameron Hashemi-Pour • Sept. 24, 2024
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    Expert Advice // The ultimate guide to network disaster recovery

    Use network fault monitoring to prevent malfunctions

    Network fault monitoring systems are essential tools to optimize network performance and availability. They are also key components of proactive disaster recovery.

    By • Sept. 20, 2024
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    Druva’s Dru Investigate guards backup data from cyberattacks

    The latest generative AI service from Druva, Dru Investigate, adds a new copilot option to its backup software that identifies anomalies and offers remediation suggestions.

    By Tim McCarthy • Sept. 12, 2024
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    Google Cloud Backup service expands with vault offering

    The latest updates to Google Cloud's backup and recovery offering adds immutable and invisible data vaults for VMs and databases, alongside other features.

    By Tim McCarthy • Sept. 10, 2024
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    In $1.9B deal, Salesforce buys data backup company Own

    In the lead-up to its annual user conference, Salesforce buys Own Company for $1.9 billion, its second acquisition of the week and its third for 2024.

    By Tim McCarthy • Sept. 6, 2024
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    Expert Advice // The ultimate guide to backup and DR for small businesses

    Prepare your small business for ransomware attacks

    Ransomware is a threat to all organizations, but small businesses are particularly at risk. Mitigation efforts and recovery planning are key to keep smaller companies in business.

    By • Aug. 26, 2024
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    Expert Advice // The ultimate guide to backup and DR for small businesses

    Example disaster recovery plan for small businesses

    Small businesses make significant investments in IT infrastructure. They must protect those investments from unplanned and potentially destructive events with a DR plan.

    By • Aug. 19, 2024